TOCA NATIONAL - Rail Trail Biking Experience - *PUBLIC INFORMATION ONLY*

Summary Information

Open to: TOCA Members and their family only.

Children: Open to older children who can ride distances (e.g. teenagers).

Pet Friendly: No

Other: Bike transport and/or hire to be arranged by attendee. EV Stealth Solutions have hitches and bike rack solutions and give TOCA members discount.  Bikes need to be gravel, gravel hybrids, or mountain. Not suitable for road bikes as some sections are dirt/gravel.

**Note** All bikes must be legal. E-Bikes must comply with State laws as TOCA maintains a strict legal obligation to ensure all attendees comply with the law. Hacked or modified E-Bikes will not be permitted and non-compliant riders will be asked to replace their bike or not participate. Please don't be that person.

Introduction

TOCA NATIONAL is planning a mini rail trail riding event for those interested in a leisurely (or faster) bike ride along old disused railway tracks (well, that's what they tell me - get off the track if you hear a whistle) around the scenic Victorian countryside.  All fitness levels are welcome. 

The event will be over 2 days (plus travel time) along scenic rail trails in Victoria.  We will also plug in some sightseeing as well as our famous company over breakfasts, lunches and dinners.

Children

Children are welcome but parents will need to monitor their progress and possibly shorten the ride distance by a turnaround. The ride is not suitable for younger children.

Please keep checking this events page each week for additional updates.

Friday 8 May 2026- meet up at a pre-designated location and book into accommodation.

Saturday 9 May 2026- Day 1 ride along a beautiful old rail trail

Sunday 10 May 2026 - Day 2 ride.  Finish the ride and return home.

Optional Monday -  additional rail trails to be checked out for those keen.

If you can take the Friday and Monday off work, please do so and enjoy the extra short ride and lunch with the group!!

Accommodation

We will advise registered attendees of the motel details so we can stay as one group. We may change motels on the Saturday night to match our riding departure/destination.

From Family to Keen Trail Bikers

We plan to keep the trip open to all skill, fitness and age levels.  Again, depending on numbers, groups will be the leisurely, intermediate, and extremers.  While the aim is not to race but to see the sights, there may be some in the group who are interested in pushing through the trail.  Everyone can ride at their own pace.

It is also a flexible event.  Those wishing to ride more can do so.  The options are endless on the rail trails.  Key note here is communication for safety purposes.

**Important Note:  This is a social car club biking event.  We are not a biking club so every endeavour is made so everyone enjoys the journey.  Reasonable downtime and if need be, rides cut short depending on our muscles!!  For the more serious riders, this does not prevent you from riding ahead but please let the group leader know that you are going it alone.  This note is to manage expectations and minimise any disappointment, including itinerary changes (ride lengths etc) based on the group and the event coordinator.

First Aid and Support

Riders are encouraged to carry a First Aid Kit.  TOCA rep will hold a First Aid if required.  Designated riders will carry CB radios. Private CBs are also encouraged for comms between the riders.

The group will shuttle any riders wishing to stop or only travel one way and cars will be used to shuttle riders between towns.

Carriage of Bikes

Individuals will need to arrange the carriage of their bikes in their vehicles.  You will need to either fit your bikes in your vehicle, use a bike rack, or carry your bikes in a trailer.  If you have a choice of bike racks etc, please bring the largest one with spare spaces - this makes the car shuttling a little easier as you can carry other bikes.

Register Now

TOCA Members are asked to register to attend using the main event listing for this which is only accessible to TOCA Members.  Please log onto the TOCA website to register or use the MemberJungle Phone App.  The event registration will not appear on the TOCA Website unless you log on using your TOCA logon credentials.  Members can register here.

If you are a Non-Member and are a Tesla owner or enthusiast, you need to be a TOCA Member to attend. You can join TOCA here.  After joining TOCA, you will receive your logon details for our website which opens up more events.

The Rail Trail biking events are very popular. This is a mini version of the main bike riding event in September/October we hold each year. Please don't email requesting a spot after the event is closed and keep an eye on the closing date - it may change based on registrations.