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The Handlebar – Stromlo Forest Park loop from District of Weston Creek

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Australian Capital Territory

The Handlebar – Stromlo Forest Park loop from District of Weston Creek

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The Handlebar – Stromlo Forest Park loop from District of Weston Creek

01:17

25.3km

240m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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After 5.80 km for 209 m

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5.91 km

View of Black Mountain from Stromlo Leisure Centre

Highlight • Viewpoint

Get warmed up for a chilly April start and +80km loop to Black Mountain and back. Be able to peel off the layers when its warmer and you are climbing Mt Ainslie and Black Mountain

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6.23 km

The Handlebar

Highlight • Cafe

6.33 km

Stephen Hodge Criterium Cycling Circuit

Highlight • Cycleway

Canberra's very own criterium circuit at the base of Mt Stromlo

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6.50 km

Stromlo Forest Park

Highlight • MTB Park

17.1 km

Mount Stromlo, Dairy Farmers Hill, and Black Mountain Peaks

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The National Arboretum in Canberra has beautiful cycling tracks that run across the whole place. It’s perfect for mountain or gravel bikes. The natural scenery combined with the zen of …

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25.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

8.35 km

3.84 km

911 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.8 km

10.3 km

184 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (550 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

17°C

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The Handlebar – Stromlo Forest Park loop from District of Weston Creek

View of Black Mountain from Stromlo Leisure Centre

The Handlebar

Stephen Hodge Criterium Cycling Circuit

Stromlo Forest Park

Mount Stromlo, Dairy Farmers Hill, and Black Mountain Peaks

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