Cycling in Victoria's high country (part 1): Mt Porepunkah gravel ride from Bright #StoryOfMyRide

This is the first of a series about a road trip to Bright in Victoria's high country, otherwise known as "cycling paradise". This part of Australia has invested heavily in creating a network of cycle-friendly routes for locals and visitors alike. There's something for cyclists of all kinds – ie. MTB, road, gravel – and all abilities. My visit was a short one but I was on the bike every day and I filmed the 'story of my ride' each time. Part 1 serves as an introduction to the series and covers only half of my first adventure, a gravel ride up Mt Porepunkah and then back down to my lodgings, Bright Velo Hotel. Click play and settle in for what I hope is a ride you'll enjoy. There's plenty more to come, so be sure to subscribe to RIDE Media's YouTube channel (and get notifications of fresh uploads). Big thanks to Bright Velo Hotel for being such fine hosts during a two-night stay in Victoria's glorious high country! Note: this video also includes comments about a review bike, as this was my first ride on the new Trek Checkpoint (which will get more content of its own in the next little while). – Rob _____ www.ridemedia.com.au Filming, editing and commentary by Rob Arnold _____ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:42 Bright Velo Hotel – the perfect lodging for a cycling holiday 02:07 Time to ride! 02:41 Route for the ride 04:00 Reason for the ride 09:26 Observations after an hour 13:41 Arrival at the top of Mt Porepunkah _____ Day One Part 1: This video Part 2: Rounding out the Mt Porepunkah loop    • Gravel riding in Victoria's high country (...   Day Two Part 1: Bright to Mt Beauty, VIC – cycling, gravel, discovery, scenery    • Ride High Country: Bright to Mt Beauty, VI...   Part 2: Mt Beauty to Bright – returning via Tawonga Gap    • Ride High Country: gravel turns to road #S...   Day Three Mt Hotham – 30km climb (1,330m elevation) road ride    • Cycling to Mount Hotham: up, then down! 30...   _____ Music: Starlight Fever / Dr. Delight / HMU1KRWNHREF8B6M Wild Ride / Ian Kelosky / 7TMWDBQHZAU7VTV7 Legacy / Ian Kelosky / R85AWCZAFEILDEUK Deal With It / Reveille / LUSMG7M8ZTWM9O43