With Ballarat’s One Hour Coffee Ride, you can either challenge your mates on some of the most sought-after Strava segments in Ballarat, or take it at your own pace and enjoy the scenery through the Creswick State Forest.

The ride’s got a bit of everything – some steady up hills with short pinches to test the legs out and some fun descents and quiet farm roads.

Before you know, it you’ll be back in beautiful Ballarat, finishing off around the iconic Lake Wendouree before stopping for your second coffee at one of the popular cycling hot spots – Webster’s Market and Cafe.

Distance: 30.71km
Elevation: 368m
Ride type: Road
Start: L’espresso Cafe and have a quick coffee to wake the senses up before you tackle the most popular local cycling route.