Saturday 2 May
Morning Group Ride Options: Explore the Conondale National Park area
Ride choices:
- Long route: 52 km
- Short route: 33 km
Start options:
- 9:30 am — Long ride departing from Jimna Base Camp
- 11:00 am — Shorter ride departing from Sunday Creek EEC (a short drive from Jimna)
- Return around 2:00pm
Notes: Includes a stop at Yielo Lookout (both routes) for snacks, and to enjoy the view. Water cache available on route at Yielo Lookout turn off.
Afternoon / Evening
- 4:30 pm — Group photo at Jimna Base Camp (all riders and bikes encouraged)
- 4:45 pm — Sunset ride: Optional 3km round trip to nearby lookout – Sunset ~5:15pm
Evening:
- ~6:30pm — Catered dinner (prepurchased) & drinks at Jimna Sports Club (top side of camping area)
- Campfire socialise
Sunday 3 May
Breakfast: Under school building
- ~7:00am — Catered breakfast (incl in pre-purchased package) & espresso coffee (at own expense)
Morning Group Ride Options: Explore the pine plantations & area south of Jimna
Ride choices:
- Long route: 47 km
- Short routes: 35 km (or 30 km)
Departure:
- From Jimna Base Camp
- Start 8:30 am–9:00 am (once most of the bikepacking crew have headed off)
- Return approx. 12:00–1:00pm
Notes:
- Minor route changes from 2025 due to active logging areas
- Water cache available on route (at Ponderosa cattle yard and shack)
Sunday Afternoon / Evening
Relax in the camping area, enjoy some beverages, BYO dinner.
Decision to be made based on interest and energy levels regarding a Monday morning ride.
Monday 4 May
- If enough riders are keen: Informal Monday morning ride
- Probably ~20km taking in Peach Trees and area North of Jimna. Details to be confirmed with rider input on Sunday afternoon