6:00pm Fri 10 - 12 June 2011

The Melrose Fat Tyre Festival centred in the attractive town of Melrose (Population 200) where the atmosphere is decidedly country but the facilities are everything a visitor could wish for. Each day riders will traverse through the gnarly Flinders Ranges. Youll climb and descend through old copper mines, historic stone ruins, beautiful farming land, untouched native scrub and majestic gum lined creeks. The rides are graded, with all abilities catered for. Rides vary from a double black diamond epic 5 hr circumnavigation of the local hills for the fit and skilled enthusiast, to an easy tour through the streets of Melrose, stopping at a local coffee shop. The friendly festival atmosphere is enhanced by skill sessions, a clunker criterion (dress up the daggiest bike you can find for a hilarious competition in the main street), 2 lovely country pubs and coffee shops, shake your booty to live music in the Melrose Institute on Saturday night. After eating in one of the lovely country pubs you can then rest weary bones in accommodation ranging from 5 star to 5 million stars.