Each Easter, Bike North runs its Tour de Cowra, providing Bike North members and other cyclists the opportunity to ride independently around the Cowra countryside.

 

2026 is no different. Between Friday 3rd and Monday 6th April, Tour de Cowra will be ON!

 

There will be opportunities for open road cycling as well as some exciting new gravel rides, to allow you to immerse yourself in the beautiful countryside.

 

Details of the available rides are now listed on our Tour de Cowra web page – stay tuned for more information soon.  And read about gravel experiences from 2025in this article.

 

IMPORTANT: Book your Accommodation Now!

 

Cowra is a popular spot at Easter, situated as it is at the gateway to the Central West. There is plenty available for all budgets but must be booked ahead. Commit to a fun Easter long weekend and book your accommodation now.

 

We look forward to you joining us for a weekend of Easter Fun!

 

Tour de Cowra sub-committee

 

Last week I mentioned wrapping a wet towel around your neck to keep yourself comfortably cool whist riding on a hot day.

Here is another method but the same principle of evaporative cooling applies.

 

Wetting a cycling cap and wearing it under the helmet can provide temporary relief from the heat through evaporation, a process where water draws heat from the body as it turns into vapor. Its effectiveness is highly dependent on ambient humidity levels and the hat's material.

 

Soak the hat in cool, clean water.

Wring out any excess water to avoid a dripping mess.

Put the hat on to receive the cooling benefits of evaporation.

Re-wet as needed when the cooling effect diminishes.

 

Editor |Bike North