Cowra BLITZ
The Cowra BLITZ, starts in Goulburn and finishes in Mittagong, with overnight stays in Cowra and Bathurst, NSW.
BigBike friendly and well-suited to any skill level.
Over 1,000 km of mixed terrain covering wide open scenic trails, pine forests, lookouts, and lots of backcountry roads and trails.
Details
The Cowra 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 1,000 km of mixed terrain covering wide open scenic trails, pine forests, great lookouts, and lots of backcountry roads and trails, with a couple of optional 'dry weather only' forest sections.
This is a 3 day ride, (Sat-Mon) however, if you can only do (Sat-Sun), we have included a 2 day booking option that finishes at Bathurst.
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:
Accommodation:
Meals:
Luggage:
Fuel:
Sat 10th - Mon 12th May.
7:30am Sat 10th May, Goulburn NSW
4pm Mon 12th May. Mittagong NSW.
1100kms approx
Book your own.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner locations available.
Carry your own, travel light. See notes on luggage below.
Start with a full tank, furthest between fuel stops is 170kms.
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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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, Goulburn.
If you are arriving in Goulburn 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
Goulburn Motor Inn (Carpark)
80 Clinton St, Goulburn NSW 2580
Option 2. Friday, 6:00-7:00pm
Drop it to us at dinner and collect it at the start.
Dinner. 6:00pm
Tattersalls Hotel
76 Auburn St, Goulburn NSW 2580
Accommodation: Crew will be staying at the following location.
Goulburn Motor Inn.
80 Clinton St, Goulburn NSW 2580
Ph: 02 4821 4488
Day 1 - Saturday, Goulburn to Cowra.
Start location/breakfast: 7:30am, Cafe 5911, 10 Montague St, Goulburn NSW
If you need your device loaded this morning, please arrive at 7:00am
Briefing: 7:45am.
Depart: 8:00am.
Lunch: Wynagala.
Finish: Cowra, approx 4:00pm
Distance: 423kms, there's opt-out points to shorten the day if you need.
Dinner: 6:30pm, Imperial Hotel, Cowra.
Accommodation: Crew will be staying at the following location.
Townhouse Motel.
15-19 Kendal St, Cowra NSW 2794.
Ph: 02 6342 1055
Day 2 - Sunday, Cowra to Bathurst.
Start location/breakfast: 7:30am, Japanese Gardens, Ken Nakajima Pl, Cowra NSW
Lunch: Locations will be provided in final itinerary.
Finish: Bathurst, approx 4:00pm
Distance: 353kms
Dinner: 6:30pm, Panorama Motel Bistro and Bar, 51 Durham Street Bathurst.
Accommodation: Crew will be staying at the following location.
Panorama Motel.
51 Durham St, Bathurst NSW 2795
Ph: 02 6331 2666
Day 3 - Monday, Bathurst to Mittagong.
Start location/breakfast: 7:30am, Panorama Motel Bistro and Bar, 51 Durham Street Bathurst.
Lunch: Locations will be provided in final itinerary.
Finish: Mittagong, approx 3:00pm
Your final sign out to finish will be communicated in your final itnerary.
Distance: 353kms
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: 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 Cowra 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.
