The MAAP Beechworth Granite Classic rides as a love letter to the dirt roads surrounding Beechworth, in North East Victoria’s High Country on the lands of the Dhudhuroa, Wayrurru and Bpangerang people.

We spend four seasons living these routes; on undulating private farm lanes, bush tracks, fire roads or the famed ‘Champagne de Pilot’ - Scheming and dreaming on this course with a view to sharing the full gamut of the Beechworth gravel experience, with all the features and flair that come with an event made by local riders.

Sure, we may be biased, but we believe the gravel riding here is truly sublime. Each road brings a varied and inspiring adventure; from the winding red-clay-hard-pack and sub-alpine rainforest of Mount Stanley to the, faster than bitumen, granitic roads of Pilot and Barambogie forests and everything between. No matter how you cut it, this is a gravel-lovers paradise.

Whilst we acknowledge that people on bikes, at events, love to compete, Saturday’s big gravel dance is a strictly podium free affair. 

It’s a place for every one of you to revel in the glory of participation, of overcoming challenges, of pushing yourselves as much or as little as you like. It’s a place for connection, fun and frivolity!

We’ll be celebrating the achievements of all participants. Wanna chew your stem in the breakaway? We feel you. Wanna ride party pace with your friends, soaking up our famous on course vibes? Us too! Just trying to finish without feeling like a bag of old potatoes? Preach! 

We pride ourselves on championing diversity and inclusion and above all, providing an exceptional (and fun!) experience for YOU no matter where you are on your gravel journey. And we believe these guiding principles make gravel events and their surrounding community the BEST.

Look forward to riding with you all!

The Bridge Road Brewers team

Join the crew from KNOG as we warm up those legs with a 15-20km casual mixed surface loop in and around Beechworth.

The legends from SPOKEN will be sharing a sneak peak of their 2025 Show with us. Select frame builders, makers and brands, such as The Lost Workshop, Woods Bicycle Co., Simpatico, Wondercross and Tor Bikes, will showcase their wares in the Bridge Road Brewhouse.

So grab dinner, a drink and join us, as we marvel at the beautiful and incredible steeds and product on show. The evening will also act as pre-BGC registration and rider pack collection.

Be sure to check out SPOKEN in Sydney, 20-22 June 2025

Melbourne’s indestructible bag heroes, Crumpler have long been synonymous with bike culture.

For BGC25, they have partnered with the Bicycle Film Festival who will be curating an absurdly inspiring selection of bike short films.

• Screening in Beechworth Town Hall
  
• 7:30pm Friday and Saturday evening
• Entry is free - But spots are super limited
• Book your seat now, this will sell out!

2025’s routes take in a re-imagined combo of surfaces and landscapes in this low-key gravel mecca, with our signature 115km course introducing some 60km of new terrain!

We believe that the best gravel courses throw it all at you, striking the balance between technical, challenging, fun, fast and photo-worthy. Fear not, the iconic farm sectors will return and then some.

Our friends, Rapid Ascent, will be managing the ride component of BGC, keeping you supported, safe, and well-signed out there on course.

Join your host, Mitch Docker, as we share war stories from the day’s ride at a dinner party in the Beechworth Memorial Hall. 

You’ll dine on a restorative and delicious 3-course menu by the Bridge Road Brewers team.

Mitch will be joined by a selection of cycling world personalities in what is always a fun and illuminating evening.

• 5:30pm – 9pm
• Beechworth Memorial Hall

Join the crew from Specialized for a casual spin to the picturesque hamlet of Stanley and back via some glorious, gravel backroads in this BGC weekend tradition. 

Approx 2 hour round trip with coffee and sweet treats from Stanley General Store covered as part of your rego.

• Leaves at 10am from Event Village
• Approx 35km and 500m vert
• Ride with a group / Go at your own pace.
  
• This ride is un-supported
• Vegan/GF food options available

Beechworth is a 3 hour drive from Melbourne via the M31 Hume Freeway. Take the Great Alpine Road B500 to Tarrawingee and the C315 to Beechworth.

Sydney is a 6 hour drive to Beechworth via the M31 Hume Freeway to Wodonga, then follow the signs to Beechworth on the C315.

Albury airport is about 50 minutes from Beechworth. Qantas, REX (Regional Express) and Virgin operate several flights daily from Melbourne and Sydney. Check airline websites for current flight information. Hire cars are available from Albury Airport.

Rail services run daily from Melbourne and Sydney to Wangaratta and Albury. View VLine and NSW TrainLink XPT for timetable information.

VLine also operates regular coach service from Melbourne, Wangaratta and Bright. View timetables at www.vline.com.au

Beechworth has an abundance of accommodation available to suit all budgets. All of it is within a walk / short ride from the start line. In the case that town is at capacity (which does happen!) there are a plethora of accommodation options in surrounding towns : Yackandandah, Chiltern, Myrtleford, Wangaratta, Albury/Wodonga and Bright.

Motels / Hotels
A list of Accom providers here:
https://www.explorebeechworth.com.au/accommodation-search

Caravan Parks
Camping / powered sites & rooms available:

Lake Sambell Caravan Park
https://www.caravanparkbeechworth.com.au/  

Beechworth Holiday Park
https://www.beechworthholidaypark.com.au/