114km Lake Hume Hustle

Event Details

Distance: 114km (1,816m elevation)

Ride Type: Road

Start Time: 7:15 am

Ride Date: Sunday 14 February 2027

Price: $120. Early bird $110 until 31 December 2026.

Registrations close: 7:05 am on Sunday 14 February 2027

Riders can take advantage of the lakeside location to have a refreshing swim when they finish.

Terms & conditions apply

Strava Map

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Start Location: Ebden Reserve, Murray Valley Hwy, Ebden, Victoria

Bib Collection

Collect your bib before ride day at either session:

• Albury: Thursday 11 February 2027, 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm, Drummond Real Estate, 588 Stanley St, Albury
• Wodonga: Saturday 13 February 2027, 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm, The Cube, Wodonga

Or collect it on ride day, 30 minutes before the start of your ride.

Ride Description

The Hustle, a gruelling trek with the same DNA as the old Granya Grind. Not for the faint hearted, this ride is as challenging as it is picturesque. Riders climb 1,816m over 114km, nailing the four main “Gaps” around Lake Hume. The ride heads to Tangambalanga, then over to Old Tallangatta and Georges Creek, then to Talgarno and into Bethanga, where there is an optional 13km loop, then up and over Kurrajong Gap, over the Hume Dam wall and on to the finish at Ebden.

Starting at Ebden Reserve, riders head west along the rail trail, then turn left onto Mahers Road to head for Tangambalanga. Taking you through lush dairy country and alongside steep hills, roll into “Tangam” and turn left at the sportsground and swimming pool complex, where toilets are available. Continue along Lockharts Gap Road to the small settlement of Sandy Creek. Here, take a break with your fellow riders at the Rider Reviver at the Lockharts Gap Road and Bryants Gap Road intersection, at the 25km mark.

After recharging and a chat, the leg work really starts. Turn left onto Bryants Gap Road and climb up and over the Gap. The views will be worth it. Enjoy the wind in your face as you descend to the Murray Valley Highway, slowing on the way down to the T intersection, where you will need to stop and follow the instructions of the traffic marshal before turning right. Continue past Tallangatta and over the Lake Hume Mitta Mitta River Arm bridge, then turn left towards Old Tallangatta. Stop at the Georges Creek tennis courts for the Rider Reviver and toilets at the 44km mark. Turn right onto Georges Creek Road and climb over the gap, 437m at the 59km mark. Descend for about 5km to the T intersection with River Road, turn left and continue to Talgarno for a couple of kilometres, then turn left onto Talgarno Gap Road. There is a long climb over Talgarno Gap, then continue to Bethanga. A Rider Reviver and toilet stop is at the Bethanga Public School, just out of Bethanga on the left hand side heading towards Kurrajong Gap.

There is an optional 13km loop, turning left onto Springdale Road, then right onto Lake Road, then taking Bethanga Bay Road back into Bethanga. Turn left at the Bethanga Pub, head to the Rider Reviver and toilet stop, then warm up the muscles for the climb up Kurrajong Gap. This section ascends 140m in 2km, with grades of up to 10%. Once you reach the top, celebrate and catch your breath at the Kurrajong Gap Lookout. Take a few pictures of the panoramic views across Lake Hume, the dam wall and down the Murray River towards Albury Wodonga. Over the Gap there is a steep descent for your legs to enjoy, but riders beware, there is a tight left hairpin corner at the bottom. Turn right onto Lake Road and continue to the town of Bellbridge.

Continue on and roll across the majestic Bethanga Bridge, built in the 1930s, over the Murray River arm of Lake Hume, entering New South Wales with views back across the lake and the Victorian Alps in the background.

Not far to go now. Turn left again and roll through the tourist precinct of Lake Hume Village. Ride across the impressive art deco Hume Dam wall and across the 1km long earth wall, with more spectacular views.

Back in Victoria, turn left onto Bonegilla Road, and finally turn left with care onto the Murray Valley Highway. Only a couple of kilometres back to Ebden, so treat it as a cool down and roll through the finish arch knowing you have just had a great ride.

Nothing left to do but park your bike and enjoy a free soft drink and sausage sandwich, with a cool off in Lake Hume if you choose.

The Lake Hume Hustle is a challenging ride. Riders choosing to participate should be confident in their ability to complete the ride by 12:30 pm, when traffic management and the ride end.

Recommended bike: Road bike.