SARAH HOLMES

 

Southern Flinders Ranges Cycle Tourism Ambassador

mountain biker

 

Melrose - Southern Flinders Ranges...

Mt Remarkable - Bartagunyah - Mawson Trail

Intimacy on dirt. We are talking more intimate than simply hugging trees - it is about the sulphurous grinding of scree quartzite under your feet and tyres, the coughing of the wattlebird, the giant earthworms on the southern slopes, the cool shade of the massive red gums, and a refreshing dip in a spring-filled hidden oasis, and so much more... Note: this might sound a little 'earthy' on the net but if you have been here you will know what we are talking about, and if you haven't, then come along and see for yourselves.Now.

There are approximately 75km of single track around Melrose but many more in the districts of Jamestown, Laura, Wirrabarra and Wilmington. Some trails are on private property; but are freely open to the public - The goodwill of Don & Margaret McCallum, and Rob and Christine Smart and their family cannot be understated. Without their hospitality these trails would not exist.. Loops such as Greener Pastures and Hellrose have become famous for their extreme amounts of fun and frivolity. The beauty of Melrose is that most of the tracks are accessible within minutes from your accommodation whether staying at the pub, cabins, or camping in Melrose or at the Showgrounds.

Over The Edge Sports build trails that take people on bikes and foot into some truly special parts of this planet. We build trails that are spectacular and fun, and we build them to last. This is because our trail design incorporates a passionate love for nature, dirt, tranquility and adrenalin.

 

The place to be.

 

 

Adelaide, South Australia   sarah@otesports.com.au +61 (0) 423 940 065