Marys Mayhem
HardThird edition and finale of Graveleur's Bushranger Gravel Series, based at Three Tails Brewery in Mudgee with race day around Mudgee/Rylstone. Fast 'champagne gravel' courses plus a craft beer festival and a social Sunday ride.
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▌ Third edition and finale of Graveleur's Bushranger Gravel Series, based at Three Tails Brewery in Mudgee with race day around Mudgee/Rylstone
Oceania gravel event organized by Graveleur
12 SCORING DIMENSIONS
EFFORT MATRIX
EXPERIENCE MATRIX
GREEN FLAGS
- [+]160 km of hard gravel through Mudgee / Rylstone, New South Wales
- [+]Organized by Graveleur
- [+]Varied terrain: Gravel
RED FLAGS
- [!]Details not yet verified — confirm via official site
RIDER FIT
Built for hours in the saddle — your distance
Limited use for pure climbers
Single-day event with strong sense of place
Wrong format for bikepacking specifics
Smoother surfaces let raw speed talk
Single-day pace suits crit-style riders less here
TIRE INTEL
Mixed gravel with no extreme demands — go for rolling speed.
WEATHER PLAYBOOK
Mudgee / Rylstone, New South Wales in spring (October): expect mild conditions — pack for variable weather. Always check 7-day forecast race week and pack a packable shell.
PACING PLAYBOOK
Sit in. Let the start sort itself out. Pace by feel, not by rivals.
Where the field shatters. Stick to your power numbers, not the surge.
Save one match. The last 20% is where placement is decided.
WHAT TO FEAR
- [!01]Pacing mistakes — most issues here are self-inflicted
INSIDER INTEL
“Australian gravel has a wild edge to it — fewer rules, less infrastructure, more genuine adventure. Marys Mayhem has it.”
RACE LOGISTICS
Standard aid stations every 30-50 km with food, water, and basic mechanical help.
- +Timing chip + bib
- +Course markings + GPX
- +Aid station nutrition + water
- -Spare tubes / tubeless plugs
- -Lodging
- -Drop bag transport (unless specified)
Book 6+ months ahead for big events. Check the race partner-hotel list for discounts.
Often the best value for groups. Search the wider race region, not just the start town.
Many gravel events offer on-site camping for a small fee. Check race FAQ.
- ▸Carry at least one tube + plug kit even with tubeless. Mechanical bad luck is the #1 DNF cause.
TRAVEL OPS
Marys Mayhem is a quality oceania event — great if you're nearby or want to explore the region.