The Warburton spring cycle retreat is a two day all expenses covered escape by bike along the Warburton rail trail. The cycle is a relatively flat, off road 35kms each way and is taken slowly with plenty of stops to eat, drink, socialise and take in the beautiful scenery. The accommodation is a serene and expansive riverside property a short distance outside Warburton with lovely facilities including an outdoor spa. The river setting and wellness workshops will enhance the feeling of true indulgence and escape for this weekend. A minibus will provide full support for the tour for weary riders.

The cost covers… 

• Accommodation in a double or twin room at the Yarra Valley Grange
• All meals and snacks for the two days including dinner at the Grange on Saturday night and buffet breakfast on Sunday morning
• Three wellness workshops over the two days – massage, stretching and mindfulness meditation
• Use of the Grange facilities including spa, lounges, beach volleyball, billiards and giant jenga
• Minibus support along the trail for luggage and weary riders
• Bicycle mechanical support as required
• Guidance and historical anecdotes along the rail trail
• A cycle/bus trip of historic Warburton on the Sunday morning

Itinerary and details

Meeting up

Option 1: 9:15 am: Parliament train station. Lonsdale St main entrance (Melways 1B V3)

Option 2: 10:15 am: Lilydale Railway Station main entrance (Melways 38 D4)

Option 3: 10:45 am: COG café at 4 Clancy Rd, Mt Evelyn (Melways ref 120 C1).

If you live in the northern or north eastern suburbs a home pick up may be possible. Email us to find out.

Saturdays itinerary

• Cycling the gorgeous Warburton rail trail
• Delicious pub lunch
• River walks and tour of Warburton (optional)
• Neck and shoulder massage workshop (optional)
• Free time to wander and relax at the lodge
• Dinner at local restaurant

Sundays itinerary

• Early bird stretching class (optional)
• Mindfulness meditation class (optional)
• Leisurely cooked breakfast
• Cycling along the picturesque O’Shannassy aqueduct trail
• Lunch by the river at Warburton
• Faster ride along Warburton rail trail (cycling option)
• Winery visit (non cycling option)
• Afternoon tea at tram cafe
• Minibus begins it’s return to drop off points from 5pm. Return to city by 6 – 6:30 pm

What to bring

• Wet weather gear
• Water bottle
• Bike helmet
• Money for extra drinks and snacks
• Spare tube incase of puncture

A small back pack or pannier for the above and other things you may need on the ride (sunscreen, hats, etc).

NB: All your meals are covered and your luggage will be carried for you. Once you are on the bike you won’t always have access to your luggage. Water and cordial is available regularly but you may wish to supplement this with other drinks along the way.

Pace of the ride

Slow – with lots of long breaks. This trip is all about enjoying the journey, although you’ll love the destination too!

What if I don’t want to keep riding? If your dickey knee plays up, or you just get over it, there is always the option to bail and get a lift in the support bus.

If you are a speed merchant then you’ll just have to be patient. If you have more energy to burn there will be a chance to head off on your own cycle once we get to our accommodation. Day two also gives faster riders an opportunity to have more of a workout.

The rail trail is suitable for a mountain bike or hybrid, but not a road bike with thin wheels – the Woori Yallock bridge and other bridges along the way can be a little rough.

To make a booking enquiry for this trip visit here