Cycling in Victoria's High Country takes you through vast landscapes and pristine environments.
Safety is essential especially when cycling in remote areas. Always pre-plan your route before setting out (including checking weather conditions), ride with equipment appropriate for your adventure, choose routes that match your experience level, cycle with a group and ride within your limits.
RIDER SAFETY CHECKLIST
- Check route distance and difficulty before setting out, ensuring your capability exceeds the requirements.
- Check weather conditions and Vic Emergency App before setting out.
- Obey road/trail signage and closures.
- Always carry adequate water and snacks for the length of your adventure.
- Wear sensible and layered clothing to cater for changeable weather conditions.
- Understand and prepare for remote conditions with limited services and mobile coverage.
- Carry maintenance equipment suitable for your route, such as spare tubes and a pump, and know how to use them.
- Be alert and respectful of wildlife and their habitat.
- Be aware of livestock and farming equipment in agricultural areas, giving way where possible.
- Ride with a group, especially when cycling routes that travel through remote areas.
- Always tell someone responsible where you are going and when you're expected to return.
- We recommend using a digital wayfinding/mapping device, plus downloading the Emergency Plus and Victoria's High Country Apps.
7 PEAKS CHALLENGE ALPINE SAFETY
- The 7 Peaks Challenge season runs from October to April ONLY. The 7 Peaks Challenge routes takes riders into Australia's alpine areas which are inaccessible to cyclists outside of this timeframe due to snow, ice and potential high winds.
- Alpine weather changes very quickly, even in summer, with snowfall possible year-round. Always check weather conditions and the Vic Emergency App before setting out.
- Check road conditions and any potential closures or hazards on the VicRoads website before setting out.
- Always follow all road cycling rules at all times. Check out VicRoads website for more details.
