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Royal National Park Cruise
Nice cruise on healthy mix of firetrail and single track, not straying too far from Loftus Oval start.
Starting at Loftus oval a short out and back on firetrail to warm up, before hitting single track, from which maybe 30-40% of this ride is made.
Head South and loop round before coming back along only a small part of the outbound leg. Complete another loop on the Northern section before crossing Farnell Ave, after which there's a nice lookout to take one final break and enjoy.
Remember to save some energy for the climb out of temptation creek on the way back to the start and you're done.
Big Royal National Park Loop
Large loop from Loftus Oval down to Lady Carrington Drive, up the road - maybe a little too much road for some 
- then back into the Park to finish with some nice single track and firetrail.
It used to be possible to ride along a firetrail between Waterfall and Heathcote trail stations, but no more. Note the GPS trail where I went looking for that trail and found it blocked.
At least the road section of this ride is dealt with quite quickly and then it's back into the park for some fun on the single track and firetrail sections there. Just past Heathcote station, this route enters the park again along the Bottle Forest trail:
From there it's easy to get a little lost so best to follow the GPS attached.
Cascades from Wyatt Ave
Single track loop, down Heath, up Quarry, along ridge, down Cascades and return. Easy fire trail with 2 big climbs.
Duck Hole + Waratah + Centre
Similar to the Duck Hole + Centre track loop but with some climbing road work up to Waratah out and back.
Duck Hole + Chiltern + Centre
Similar to the Duck Hole + Centre loop plus Chiltern track added for some tougher climbing.
Duck Hole + Centre Track
If we describe this as an 'easy loop' that is a bit deceptive as there are a couple of nasty climbs, but also some fun water bar filled down hills. Nothing too technical though, this is a pure XC loop.
From the shops head off towards McCarrs Creek Road and North along there, turning left at number 301/303.
100 metres or so of bitumen then through the gate to the ride proper. It starts a bit rocky and there are a couple of ups and downs but nothing too major. Things flatten out and can be a bit sandy along here, but then you come to the big downhill (you'll know when you get there). Weeeeeeeee.... but take it easy - some large channels can form in front of the water bars to catch unwary riders out.
Mont '07 Circuit
The well known (to those riding this for 24 hours!) course used for the 2007 Mont.
Recording of a practice lap:
Not much vertical in this, Paul's Pinch and the following off camber downhill section is the trickiest part from a technical angle. Run down to the start/finish easily the pick for fun stuff.
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