Summer is here and it is time to ride! The past decade has seen an explosion of mountain bike trails around the country, and the past 5 years has seen more bike parks built to create a one stop shop for a fun day on the trails. Here’s our pick of some of the best bike parts to visit this summer, with shuttles or lift access, bike hire, toilets and more on offer.
THREDBO, NSW
Season dates: November 18 – April 28
Shuttles: One day lift pass from $89
Bike Hire: Downhill $179, Enduro $169, XC $79
Trails: 40km of lifted gravity trails
Who does it suit? Gravity fans!
What else should I do? Ride the Thredbo Valley Trail
Thredbo is an iconic destination for mountain biking in Australia. Many of Australia’s biggest mountain bike events have been held out of Thredbo Village, and with the Cannonball Festival returning in February 2024, that isn’t about to change.
Thredbo added more intermediate gravity trails for last summer, with more lift options opening as well. This has created a whole new zone of trails for less experienced riders who still want to benefit from lift-assisted runs. Of course, the Cannonball DH is still there to test riders, but gravity riding is just one side of mountain biking in Thredbo – you can also start epic backcountry loops from Dead Horse Gap, or ride the Thredbo Valley Trail all the way to the Trout Hatchery outside Jindabyne.
There is plenty of accommodation right in Thredbo Village, along with a full service bike shop. But the real drawcard are the lifts, something that truly sets Thredbo apart from every other bike park in Australia. With a
