A unique combination of inspiring adventures, trails and local stories, Trail Towns is a new travel series, which will screen on SBS and is hosted by world champion mountain biker, Paul van der Ploeg (Vandy) and avid cyclist, Dieter Kahsnitz (Deetz).
Airing June 2021, the captivating television series combines cycling and travel, inspiring Australians to explore their own backyard and the paths less travelled both by foot and via two wheels.
Premiering Season One with six episodes, viewers will take a ride with Deetz and Vandy to discover Australian regional towns, cities and coastline trails to uncover the best food, sights and attractions.
Episode One takes the audience on a journey along Australia’s capital city, Canberra. Throughout the season, Deetz and Vandy leave no stone unturned, as they ride through the Victorian Goldfields and the High Country, then continuing onto New South Wales’ iconic Snowy Valleys and Western Australia’s Southern Forests and Valleys.
The true heroes of Trail Towns are the local personalities of each community. Engaging them as tour guides, Deetz and Vandy unlock and share valuable knowledge and tips on the best places to eat, drink, stay, and play in each episode.
“When we created Trail Towns, we wanted to shine a light on the local communities and encourage viewers to choose these regions for their next holiday,” says Deetz, Executive Producer and host of Trail Towns.
Vandy adds, “There are many stories to uncover. Bike holidays are more popular than ever as towns and regions are building bike parks, rail trails and opening new cafes, breweries, wineries and so much more! We wanted to help everyone discover new places to holiday.”
After decades of adventuring on bikes, Deetz and Vandy wanted to share their passion with the masses and encourage people to explore some of the world’s best cycling, right here in Australia. Trail Towns combines their expert knowledge to bring viewers a truly inspiring guide on how and where to holiday with your pushie!
Don’t forget your helmet because it’s going to be one wild ride!
Trail Towns premieres on Saturday, 5 June at 4pm on SBS.
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