Barrington BLITZ
The Barrington BLITZ is a 2Day GPS Navigation Ride from Gloucester, NSW.
BigBike friendly and well-suited to any skill level.
Traverse the magnificient rainforested highlands of Barrington Tops and stunning valleys, with an overnight stay in Tamworth.
2 uniquely different days of Adventure Riding.
Details
The Barrington BLITZ has been meticulously crafted with routes that provide the best mix of BigBike trails, sealed roads and amazing scenery in the region.
BigBike friendly and well-suited to any skill level, with around 600 km of mixed terrain covering wide open scenic trails, forests, lookouts, and lots of backcountry roads and trails.
The famous 'dry weather only' 20 creeks is optional and will also depend on weather.
This is a 2 day ride, (Sat-Sun) it starts and finishes at Gloucester NSW, previously some customers have taken advantage of the loop style of ride by trailering their bikes together and pre-arranged weekend parking with their accommodation provider or the show grounds.
Whether you've got years of experience or a newer rider, we've got you covered with our friendly and experienced Ride360 Crew, from loading your GPS File, on trail support riders and 4WD Backup with recovery trailer looking after you the whole way.
If you would like us to load your GPS Files, this can be done for you on Friday night or Saturday morning, see daily schedule for details.
Ride Information.
Dates:
Start:
Finish:
Distance:
20th - 21st Sep 2025.
7:30am Sat, Gloucester NSW.
4pm Sun, Gloucester NSW.
590kms to 740kms depending on your choices over the 2 days.
Accommodation:
Book your own.
Meals:
Breakfast lunch & dinner locations provided in daily schedule.
Luggage:
Fuel:
See notes on luggage below.
Start with a full tank and have a 200km range.
Difficulty:
Touring Route 1.0 - 2.0 see grading.
Final itinerary:
Updates and track files will be emailed 5 days prior to start date, other final instructions will be provided during briefings.
Not Included.
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Fuel.
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Meals.
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Accommodation.
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Personal Expenses.
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Travel and rescue expenses.
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Costs arising from unforeseen events (e.g., flight delays, natural disasters).
Includes.
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Premium RiderRoutes.
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GPS loading (if required).
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Lock up room in Gloucester of any valuables or excess luggage for duration of ride, ie duffle or panniers.
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Support riders, mechanical and technical support.
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4WD with trailer, recovery gear, tools and remote 1st Aid.
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Medical support.
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Monitored check points.
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Our crew and vehicles are monitored and connected by Satellite communications, for ultimate safety and response in the event of a breakdown or injury.
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Prizes, including a choice of Barkbuster Handguards for the rider that arrives closest to the average time.
Daily Schedule
Day 0 - Friday, Gloucester.
If you are arriving in Gloucester today, you can have us load your GPS and join us for dinner, it's a great way to meet everyone on the ride and ask any questions you might have before tomorrow morning.
GPS Loading.
Option 1. 4:30-5:30pm
Bucketts Way Motel (Carpark)
19 Church St, Gloucester NSW 2422
Option 2. 6:00-7:00pm
Drop it to us at dinner and collect it at the start tomorrow morning.
Dinner. 6:00pm
Roundabout Inn
28 Church St, Gloucester NSW 2422
Accommodation:
Bucketts Way Motel
19 Church St, Gloucester NSW 2422
Ph: 02 6558 2588
Crew is staying here.
Bucketts Way Motel: Book directly by calling Kerry & Peter or use the Motel booking system rather than booking.com etc
As an example, booking a triple room directly is cheaper than a single using other booking services.
Roundabout Inn
28 Church St, Gloucester NSW 2422
Ph: 02 6558 1816
W: roundaboutinn.com.au
Gloucester Country Lodge
4663 The Bucketts Way, Gloucester NSW 2422
Ph: 02 6558 1812
W: gloucestercountrylodge.com.au
Day 1 - Saturday, Gloucester to Tamworth.
A full breakfast is available at the start location, we will send a booking form 2 weeks prior to the start.
There are also cafe's and bakeries in the main street if you prefer.
Start location: 7:30am, Bucketts Way Motel, 19 Church St, Gloucester NSW 2422
If you need your device loaded this morning, please arrive at 7:00am
Depart: 8:00am.
Lunch: Moonan Flat Pub, 4/6 Mitchell St, Moonan Flat NSW 2337
Finish: Tamworth, approx 4:00pm
Distance: 2 routes, 295kms-350kms
Dinner: 6:00pm, Longyard Hotel, 10/12 The Ringers Rd, Tamworth NSW 2340
Beside the Golden Guitar Motor Inn.
Accommodation: There is a large selection of accommodation in Tamworth to suit all requirements from premium to budget options, we have added the 2 popular ones used during our rides.
Golden Guitar Motor Inn.
2/8 The Ringers Rd, East Tamworth NSW 2340
Ph: 02 6762 2999
W: goldenguitarmotorinn.com.au
Crew is staying here.
Golden Guitar, Call Bec directly or use their website to book, it is flexible and cheaper than using booking.com
Motel 359
359 Goonoo Goonoo Rd, Tamworth NSW 2340
Ph: 02 6762 4100
Day 2 - Sunday, Tamworth to Gloucester.
Start location/breakfast: 7:30am,
Golden Guitar Motor Inn, 2/8 The Ringers Rd, East Tamworth NSW 2340
Room service breakfast is available, Maccas is across the road, or cafe's nearby.
Lunch: Locations will be provided in final itinerary.
Finish: Gloucester, approx 3:00pm
Distance: 2 routes, 295kms-390kms.
Your final sign out to finish will be communicated in your final itnerary.
Other Information
Navigation.
This is a GPS navigation ride, you need to have a GPS or Phone with a Navigation app.
If using a phone, it should be mounted to your bars or dash.
Navigation on phones can be power hungry and the battery may only last a few hours at best, so have a charging method, preferably from your bikes 12v system.
If you are new to navigation rides and need some help deciding on what to use, please contact us
If you are just starting out and do not have a navigation device yet, you must Buddy Up with another rider for the duration of the ride.
Luggage: On this ride you can leave any excess luggage in a lock up room at the Bucketts Way Motel prior to departure and collect on your return.
There are a few reasons our 2 and 3 Day BLITZ Rides are designed for riders to carry their own luggage. Importantly, setting up your bike with the luggage you would normally need when travelling isn't just convenient, it will improve your skills.
You might be a newer rider, not sure about what set up to go with, (racks, rackless or just a throw a bag over the back), joining a supported ride with other experienced riders allows you to look at different set-ups, ask questions, share ideas and improve your skills.
Not too many riders have the luxury of riding the world with a luggage truck, so learn to pack as light as possible for each ride, focus on your weight distribution and become a better rider because of it.
If you have hard panniers, we urge you to change to soft luggage, it's safer.
Food: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner locations will be listed on your itinerary and GPS file.
Always carry some trail snacks and 3lts of water, preferably in a hydration pack.
Buddy up: Although there are support riders, we suggest riding with someone else, if you're coming alone, it won't take long to meet new mates to ride with.
Personal Safety: Importantly, carry a Personal Location Device like a Garmin inReach, Zoleo or SPOT Tracker and a 1st aid kit.
Boots: We always recommend Motocross or Enduro Boots.
Tools: You shouldn't need a 20kg tool kit, carry enough tools to perform the basics like lever, mirror and handlebar adjustments, check and adjust your chain, remove wheels and fix a puncture (tubed or tubeless) and generally get yourself out of trouble on the trail. Our support riders and 4WD are also well equipped.
Even if you're not the most mechanically minded person out there, there's always a crew member or someone else willing to help, having the right tools for your own bike can make it more efficient.
Tyres: For the mid to large Adv Bikes, we suggest a minimum 50/50 tyre like the Anakee Wild, Metzeler Karoo4, Bridgestone AX41, to more offroad focused tyres like the Mitas Enduro Trail XT+, Pirelli Scorpion Rally Race, GoldenTyre GT823 or Motoz RallZ.
Our preferred tyre is the Mitas Enduro Trail XT+ (Dakar)
Contact us or consult your tyre shop if you're unsure.
Also see our Rider Information pages for other helpful recommendations.
WIN great prizes
BARKBUSTERS HANDGUARDS
Win a set of Barkbusters Handguards during the Barrington BLITZ
You'll be able to choose your colour and style to suit your bike, prize will be sent to you directly from Barkbusters Handguards.
ADVENTURE READY PRIZE PACK
For every $50 value of your booking, you'll receive an entry in the 2025 Adventure Ready Prize Pack.
One lucky rider will win the whole pack!
1 x Airoh Commander2 Helmet
1 x pair of FIVE Adventure Gloves
1 x set of Barkbusters Handguards
1 x set of Mitas Enduro Trail XT+ Tyres (1 Front, 1 Rear)
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Adventure Ready Prize Pack drawn on the 1st Dec 2025, the winner will be notified by phone and email.
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Colours and sizes subject to availability at time prize claimed.
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Prizes will be sent to the winner direct from the manufacturing brands or a chosen outlet in your area.
