really appreciate the way you've structured this video and included crucial info like what to pack, what to do differently, how you got to and from ... thanks I will watch again before I set out at a much slower pace!
Hi John, nice video and great show case of the trail. Like others have mentioned yes you need to get the weight off your back and onto the bike. I don’t carry anything on my back not even a camelback. There are heaps of options for bike packing bags out there. Also I only ever carry two water bottles so about 1.5 litres on a trail ride like this because you have a town every 20 to 30km so it’s easy to top up. Also there are actual camping spots along the way. Yarraman weir is beautiful, linville, Toogoolawah etc. You should also check out the stock route from Yarraman to Nanango it’s excellent. Anyway all the best with your next rail trail adventure and happy cycling.
Thanks for the good advice. Yeah, I won't be doing the backpack gig again, but I do enjoy doing things the hard way first time around. Also, I'm a hiker, so I've not really really got the bike setup for this type of long term riding but was a good challenge to just up and ride. I'll check out that stock route... although I think my next run will be the Kilkivan to Wulkuraka length which incorporates that route I believe. Cheers.
Yep, absolutely the stock route forms part of the link between the KKRT and the BVRT so you’ll get to do it then. Just something to be aware of is that if it’s been raining you can get some small sections of sticky peanut butter mud on the stock route so it may take a little bit longer than you expect.
Found it! Great video and a very useful guide for anyone considering riding on this fantastic trail. We have done multiple sections as a there-and-back averaging 50km. We a "bit" older and fatter than you so don't judge... Again thank you for this great series. Next? Maybe do the Otago Ale Trail in NZ? Would love to see your take on that.
Thankyou... yes, day rides is definitely a great option and just as fun... without the hassle of carrying a ton of gear.😁 You'll love it no matter what. But gear a comfy gel seat. Here's a review of a cheap one I got recently: th-cam.com/video/xaJ-SRlki1c/w-d-xo.html
Hey John, Fantastic Vid Mate, Music Bed is perfect, I lived at saddliers crossing form 83 to 93, we used to hear the trains and railmotors heading up the Esk line and hitting the steel bridge at wulkuraka, they used to stop at Thomas Street station, only a stones through form our house. There is a heap of old gold workings up that line as well, around Gregors Creek, near the Yimbun Tunnel. By the way, that was named after Andrew Gregor, he was gruesomely murdered by Native people at what became Caboolture in 1846, the creek was maned after him. His "Housekeeper" was murdered too, She didn't seem to get a creek named after her. - T-Rocks 😎
Enjoyed your video as it is something I want to do before I take on the Mawson Trail in South Australia next year. I think I would be tempted to do it over 4 days staying in comfortable accomodation on the way.
There’s a company based here in ipswich that will take you and your bike up to yarraman in a small bus. Think it’s a great service. I have recently started to get back into cycling after 20+ years of not being on a pushy and riding the Bvrt is on my bucket list.
What a beast. Enjoyed this video. Love bike riding with daughter but damm that's a mission. I'm not as fit these days. Could probably do 2 towns at the most. Nice 1 Jel. What a champion.
Thanks so much.... the idea is to give people an idea of what to expect, and whether its only a couple of towns or the whole slog, its a wonderful line to ride. You'd love any section of it with your daughter. I can't recommend it enough😁
Another great video so, thank you! Did you need to do any bike repair / punctures at all? I'm looking at doing it shortly and will probably need to do it on my own as well! I've done a couple of sections previously but never ridden 151K's before! Keep up the great work sI love watching you enjoying a passion that we share!
Hi Dave, no bike repairs required or punctures experienced on my ride... but still take a repair kit along always just in case. This was great fun and a great adventure. Hope you have a great ride!! :)
Well made video, lots of useful tips, forget about the eyes on the helmet, have you ever watched the eyes don’t work magpie attack video? You are right about not carrying too much weight in the backpack, best to carry it off seat post or handle bars. Congratulations.
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This is cool! We are in north Brisbane and I’m thinking my partner and I could chop it up into sections over weekends and camp in the cruiser at several of the towns
Yeah! You did it! Getting more weight off your back and onto the bike would save your butt a bit too. I think I'd be carrying very minimal food and definitely not a can of spaghetti as there are many grocery shops along the way to get supplies. There is a bus company that can transport you and your bike to Yaraman and there are limited train services from Wulkuraka train station. Otherwise it's not that far to ride to Ipswich Train Station. Great video by the way.
Yeah.... finally! Def looking to minimise my carrying for next time. Already got a much lighter 1 man tent. Next time I'll be starting at Wulkuraka and going to Yarraman and returning.
@@jelbuilderfilms I'd like to get the train to Gympie, ride to Kilkivan, do the Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail then link up with BVRT and finish at Ipswich. I like the idea of using the train to get to / from the start/ finish of the rail Trail. There's also lots of little side trips you can do or areas of forest trails and roads to explore. When they finish the Boyne and Bernett Rail Trail it will be possible to ride from Gladstone to Ipswich mostly on Rail Trails! One day, when I've got nothing else to do!!!
@@jelbuilderfilms Yeah my mates did stay at a pub when they did it. Was pretty well set up for ebikers to charge their gear. They parked them in a shipping container with power points.
Love your vid about the BVRT! I'll admit I'm a really inexperienced rider, only having started riding a bike last year. I have been enjoying it so much though. I'd like to ask if you think the Wulkuraka - Fernvale - Lowood sections are okay for beginners like me? Thanks!
Thanks so much. Yes, I would recommend just starting at Wulkuraka and ride to Fernwood and then Lowood if you have enough energy, then ride back.... Then you'll have an idea of what it's like to ride. You can always come back to do a bigger distance another time. The sections from Yarraman are more beautiful in my opinion but further to drive to start from... So up to you. Either way, any part of the BVRT is wonderful, you'll love it if you're interested in some significant history here.
As always John a great video. I intend to do this solo myself soon. I'm taking my 77 year old father to do yarraman to moore this week. He's on electric so should be ok. How's the incline to blackbutt?
Thanks - I went from Yarraman to Blackbutt and incline is no problem going that direction in my opinion.... its the best direction to go. Hope you enjoy the ride!
I've got a 500w ebike (720wh battery) and can get from wulkuraka to moore in around 6 hours (around 115km roughly off a single charge) due to the mild grade. I'll charge at Moore overnight and then the next day the incline up the range to blackbutt will basically drain the battery and it's only about 30-40km. Going in the other direction will be a walk in the park.
Great vid m8. Would you say that a mountain bike is mandatory for the BVRT, or can it be done on a gravel-style bike (road bike with fatter wheels and modified gears)?
Melbourne would have at least 200km of bike paths Criss crossing the city without even having to go onto a road. And all these bike paths are sealed. Unsealed, it’s in the 500kms
For Any cyclist or anyone else do not put Zipp Ties on your helmet to deter Swooping magpies, They are intelligent birds they will learn to get past the Zip ties and they are also a protected native bird , you already have a helmet on protecting your head !!
Get a GEL BIKE SADDLE (SEAT) for a much more comfortable ride. Check out my new cheap saddle purchase: th-cam.com/video/xaJ-SRlki1c/w-d-xo.html
Great video - something i'm wanting to try some time soon
Thank you for all the effort you put into filming your enormous ride on the BVRT
My pleasure.... hope you found it helpful. :)
really appreciate the way you've structured this video and included crucial info like what to pack, what to do differently, how you got to and from ... thanks I will watch again before I set out at a much slower pace!
Great! Glad you found it helpful.... this is a fantastic trail to ride. Can't recommend it enough.
@@jelbuilderfilms will probably do the Northern Rivers one first ... it is closer and I hear has a much better surface
Hi John, nice video and great show case of the trail. Like others have mentioned yes you need to get the weight off your back and onto the bike. I don’t carry anything on my back not even a camelback. There are heaps of options for bike packing bags out there. Also I only ever carry two water bottles so about 1.5 litres on a trail ride like this because you have a town every 20 to 30km so it’s easy to top up. Also there are actual camping spots along the way. Yarraman weir is beautiful, linville, Toogoolawah etc. You should also check out the stock route from Yarraman to Nanango it’s excellent. Anyway all the best with your next rail trail adventure and happy cycling.
Thanks for the good advice. Yeah, I won't be doing the backpack gig again, but I do enjoy doing things the hard way first time around. Also, I'm a hiker, so I've not really really got the bike setup for this type of long term riding but was a good challenge to just up and ride. I'll check out that stock route... although I think my next run will be the Kilkivan to Wulkuraka length which incorporates that route I believe. Cheers.
Yep, absolutely the stock route forms part of the link between the KKRT and the BVRT so you’ll get to do it then. Just something to be aware of is that if it’s been raining you can get some small sections of sticky peanut butter mud on the stock route so it may take a little bit longer than you expect.
Peanut butter... Lol. I think I'm waiting for spring to roll around... So I can get challenged by magpies also🙌
Great vid, you’ve inspired me to add this adventure to my bucket list
Glad to hear it.... you'll love it!
Thanks for this vid, Jel! Really informative! I'm doing the BVRT in two weeks :)
Most welcome... you'll love it! Starting to get a bit chilly though.
Found it! Great video and a very useful guide for anyone considering riding on this fantastic trail. We have done multiple sections as a there-and-back averaging 50km. We a "bit" older and fatter than you so don't judge...
Again thank you for this great series.
Next? Maybe do the Otago Ale Trail in NZ? Would love to see your take on that.
Glad you enjoyed it.... it's always great fun checking out these trails! :)
Fantastic video. I wouldn’t be up for this full ride but I would love to do some day rides from section to section. Very inspiring!
Thankyou... yes, day rides is definitely a great option and just as fun... without the hassle of carrying a ton of gear.😁 You'll love it no matter what. But gear a comfy gel seat. Here's a review of a cheap one I got recently: th-cam.com/video/xaJ-SRlki1c/w-d-xo.html
Absolutely gorgeous work my friend! This trail looks spectacular!
Was a great trail! Thanks, I appreciate it.
Hey John, Fantastic Vid Mate, Music Bed is perfect, I lived at saddliers crossing form 83 to 93, we used to hear the trains and railmotors heading up the Esk line and hitting the steel bridge at wulkuraka, they used to stop at Thomas Street station, only a stones through form our house. There is a heap of old gold workings up that line as well, around Gregors Creek, near the Yimbun Tunnel. By the way, that was named after Andrew Gregor, he was gruesomely murdered by Native people at what became Caboolture in 1846, the creek was maned after him. His "Housekeeper" was murdered too, She didn't seem to get a creek named after her. - T-Rocks 😎
That's Tony.... man you know too much stuff, lol. I love your knowledge that you share 👍👍
Really enjoyed that. Some good country towns along that way.
Loved those country towns!
Great video 👍
Nice one mate
Best B.V.R.T. video I've watched. 👍
Thanks a lot!
Enjoyed your video as it is something I want to do before I take on the Mawson Trail in South Australia next year. I think I would be tempted to do it over 4 days staying in comfortable accomodation on the way.
Fantastic to hear... It is a great training ride then for the Mawson. I don't blame you for wanting more comfortable sleeping arrangements 😋
There’s a company based here in ipswich that will take you and your bike up to yarraman in a small bus. Think it’s a great service. I have recently started to get back into cycling after 20+ years of not being on a pushy and riding the Bvrt is on my bucket list.
Great work Jel. Awesome insight to the ride and what to prepare for. And on a analogue bike too, great job!
Thanks, Parko.... was a great adventure on the MTB!
What a beast. Enjoyed this video. Love bike riding with daughter but damm that's a mission. I'm not as fit these days. Could probably do 2 towns at the most. Nice 1 Jel. What a champion.
Thanks so much.... the idea is to give people an idea of what to expect, and whether its only a couple of towns or the whole slog, its a wonderful line to ride. You'd love any section of it with your daughter. I can't recommend it enough😁
@jelbuilderfilms Definitely on the list. Luv what your doin big fella. Be careful on those camping missions as well.
Another great video so, thank you! Did you need to do any bike repair / punctures at all? I'm looking at doing it shortly and will probably need to do it on my own as well! I've done a couple of sections previously but never ridden 151K's before! Keep up the great work sI love watching you enjoying a passion that we share!
Hi Dave, no bike repairs required or punctures experienced on my ride... but still take a repair kit along always just in case. This was great fun and a great adventure. Hope you have a great ride!! :)
Thanks for the very informative video, well done.
Best video ever ! GREAT
Thanks mate.... Appreciated 👍👍
Well made video, lots of useful tips, forget about the eyes on the helmet, have you ever watched the eyes don’t work magpie attack video? You are right about not carrying too much weight in the backpack, best to carry it off seat post or handle bars. Congratulations.
Cheers.... The magpie eyes work very well for me the last few years, but sometimes there are simply psycho Maggies out there no matter what 😂
Thanks for a very comprehensive and informative video. Planning on doing the trip . Thanks for the tips
Great to hear you're doing the BVRT. You'll love it!
Very nicely done, an enjoyable and highly informative video. I might be getting an e-bike soon. Do you know if they are allowed on the BVRT?
Cheers, Rob. Yes, ebikes definitely allowed. Looking forward to "RideAboutWithRob" 😁
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Thanks Bat... Appreciate the info about the water 👍
This is cool! We are in north Brisbane and I’m thinking my partner and I could chop it up into sections over weekends and camp in the cruiser at several of the towns
Absolutely... That's a great way to do it too without carrying the big load. Either way you'll love it👍👍
Yeah! You did it! Getting more weight off your back and onto the bike would save your butt a bit too. I think I'd be carrying very minimal food and definitely not a can of spaghetti as there are many grocery shops along the way to get supplies. There is a bus company that can transport you and your bike to Yaraman and there are limited train services from Wulkuraka train station. Otherwise it's not that far to ride to Ipswich Train Station. Great video by the way.
Yeah.... finally! Def looking to minimise my carrying for next time. Already got a much lighter 1 man tent. Next time I'll be starting at Wulkuraka and going to Yarraman and returning.
@@jelbuilderfilms I'd like to get the train to Gympie, ride to Kilkivan, do the Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail then link up with BVRT and finish at Ipswich. I like the idea of using the train to get to / from the start/ finish of the rail Trail. There's also lots of little side trips you can do or areas of forest trails and roads to explore. When they finish the Boyne and Bernett Rail Trail it will be possible to ride from Gladstone to Ipswich mostly on Rail Trails! One day, when I've got nothing else to do!!!
Great video mate!!! Loved it. a couple of mates did it just last week but they went on ebikes. Probably another thing to change for next time LoL.
Thanks Andrew... It was fantastic. Ebike if "camping" at a pub, for sure... Not if sleeping under a bridge like a hobo (me).... 😁
@@jelbuilderfilms Yeah my mates did stay at a pub when they did it. Was pretty well set up for ebikers to charge their gear. They parked them in a shipping container with power points.
That must have been Tim.... He mentioned he was doing it on eeeb and camping at a pub😁
@@jelbuilderfilms Haha that was Tim! Did you meet him?
No, but he replied on one of my posts.... I loved his "pub camping" idea!
Love your vid about the BVRT! I'll admit I'm a really inexperienced rider, only having started riding a bike last year. I have been enjoying it so much though. I'd like to ask if you think the Wulkuraka - Fernvale - Lowood sections are okay for beginners like me? Thanks!
Thanks so much. Yes, I would recommend just starting at Wulkuraka and ride to Fernwood and then Lowood if you have enough energy, then ride back.... Then you'll have an idea of what it's like to ride. You can always come back to do a bigger distance another time. The sections from Yarraman are more beautiful in my opinion but further to drive to start from... So up to you. Either way, any part of the BVRT is wonderful, you'll love it if you're interested in some significant history here.
As always John a great video. I intend to do this solo myself soon. I'm taking my 77 year old father to do yarraman to moore this week. He's on electric so should be ok. How's the incline to blackbutt?
Thanks - I went from Yarraman to Blackbutt and incline is no problem going that direction in my opinion.... its the best direction to go. Hope you enjoy the ride!
I've got a 500w ebike (720wh battery) and can get from wulkuraka to moore in around 6 hours (around 115km roughly off a single charge) due to the mild grade. I'll charge at Moore overnight and then the next day the incline up the range to blackbutt will basically drain the battery and it's only about 30-40km.
Going in the other direction will be a walk in the park.
Great vid m8. Would you say that a mountain bike is mandatory for the BVRT, or can it be done on a gravel-style bike (road bike with fatter wheels and modified gears)?
No, heaps of people do this with their gravel racer bike. No issue at all 👍👍
Are those stones part of the actualy BVRT at 14:32 ?
Great video. Gonna do it!
Yes they are.... too far apart to ride over though, gotta walk that section. You'll love it!
Melbourne would have at least 200km of bike paths Criss crossing the city without even having to go onto a road. And all these bike paths are sealed. Unsealed, it’s in the 500kms
For Any cyclist or anyone else do not put Zipp Ties on your helmet to deter Swooping magpies, They are intelligent birds they will learn to get past the Zip ties and they are also a protected native bird , you already have a helmet on protecting your head !!
Geebus! what an overload of gear for one overnight er.🤣
Better safe than sorry.... Actually I was sorry.
Never carry anything on your back. Put it on the bike and give your body a break ;)
A coffee on me👍
Thanks so much, Paul.... very kind of you! I do love my coffee ☕
Moving your gear to your bike will fix your sore butt
Ah bloody top job bloke!
Thanks mate.... Appreciate it👍👍