Month: April 2019

Bondi2Berry

Post author By claire
Post date April 4, 2019

The Ride to Remember is back in 2019… bigger and better… on Saturday 7 September 2019.

Why are we riding?

We are riding to raise awareness of dementia. Organisers Nick and Pierre have first hand experience with the disease. Both of Nick’s grandmothers passed away after suffering from dementia, and Nick’s father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2011. Pierre’s mother was diagnosed in 2015.

Their personal experiences, as well as those of many of their close friends, prompted the guys to use their passion for cycling to raise awareness and funds to help find a cure for the terrible disease.

Type:

Recreational – limited to 60 riders

Where:

Bondi-Berry, NSW, AU

When:

7 September 2019

Distance:

155km

Cost:

$100

Terrain:

Varied & Challenging

Australia New South Wales Ride Rotary

Gears & Beers

Post author By claire
Post date April 4, 2019

THE PERFECT PAIRING

Craft beer and picturesque cycling routes.

Festival atmosphere, outstanding locally roasted coffee, accompanied by local regional food plus first class musical entertainment. Fast becoming a must do event for cyclists around the country who enjoy a quality beer at the end of a ride.

It’s for charity

All rider registration proceeds go to local charities (distributed by the Wollundary Rotary Club).

Ride options range from 9km – 130km, to suit every level and ability. The Filthy 50 – a 50km ride with some pinchy climbs on rural sealed and unsealed roads, is perfect for intermediate riders on Mountain bikes, Road bikes or Cyclo Cross bikes. For experienced riders, the 105km ride through stunning country scenery could be just the ticket.

Type:

Open Recreational

Where:

Wagga Wagga, NSW, AU

When:

6 October 2019

Distance:

9km – 130km

Cost:

$20 -$120

Terrain:

Easy to Challenging

Australia Queensland

Tour of the Tropics

Post author By claire
Post date April 3, 2019

Tour of the Tropics is the re-branded Tour of the Tablelands cycling event which has been in operation since 1997.

Tour of the Tropics has come to life to incorporate not only a sporting event for cyclists, but a festival inspired food, wine and music event for not only sporting enthusiasts, but leisure travellers and families of all ages.

The event is about immersing yourself in the tropics and experiencing the wonderful fresh produce grown in Tropical North Queensland through the many food and beverage pop up food stall offerings available at the event, while also witnessing the cascading World Heritage Rainforest, lush green fields where the produce is grown and the native flora and fauna present at each race destination throughout the three day event between Cairns and the Atherton Tablelands.

Type:

Open Recreational

Where:

Cairns, QLD, AU

When:

2-4 August 2019

Distance:

Various km

Cost:

$100

Terrain:

Varied

Australia Queensland

Sunshine Coast Cycle Fest

Post author By steve
Post date April 3, 2019

The Giant Sunshine Coast CycleFest is a two-day celebration of everything pedal powered. Designed to encourage all recreational riders, there’s an event for everyone.When you have finished your ride, enjoy the festival environment at the CycleVillage in Cotton Tree Park with entertainment, demonstrations, food and beverage facilities.

Type:

Open Recreational

Where:

Maroochydore, QLD, AU

When:

2019 not yet available

Distance:

55km, 110km, MTB

Cost:

$55- $99

Terrain:

Fun & Achievable Challenge

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Australia Queensland

Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride

Post author By claire
Post date April 3, 2019

The Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride is a charity organisation that raises money for the Children’s Cancer Institute of Australia (CCIA) by holding a 3 day bike ride from Townsville to Cairns. We are riding for the kids !

Type:

Open Recreational

Where:

Townsville, QLD, AU

When:

25-27 July 2019

Distance:

358km

Cost:

$300 (+$500 fundraise)

Terrain:

Medium to Hard

Australia Queensland

B2SC Change the Cycle of Homelessness

Post author By claire
Post date April 3, 2019

The B2SC is working today to change tomorrow – to change the cycle of homelessness

According to the ABS Census of Population and Housing, there are over 19,000 people who have been left homeless in Queensland. In the words of the Commonwealth Government’s The Road Homewhite paper, “To reduce homelessness, particularly the numbers of people sleeping rough, it is critical that services work to end homelessness for their clients permanently.”

To this end, we are a nonprofit organization focused on bringing awareness to the crisis of homelessness and aiming to Change the Cycle. We have created a great cycle ride called the Brisbane to Sunshine Coast (or B2SC), to raise much needed funds for The Shack Community Centre in the hinterland suburb of Nambour.

Our goal is to raise funds to build six new homes for the homeless in the region.

Type:

Open -limit 100 riders

Where:

Brisbane-Sunshine Coast, QLD, AU

When:

1 September 2019

Distance:

118km

Cost:

$130 (+$250 fundraise)

Terrain:

Challenging

Australia Queensland

Ride for Isabel

Post author By claire
Post date April 3, 2019

The ride was founded by Curtis Pitt and his wife Kerry to honour the memory of their daughter Isabel and aims to raise awareness and funds for Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Support (SANDS) Queensland, and support parents and families who experience the death of their baby before, during or shortly after birth.

All proceeds from the ride will be donated to SANDS Queensland and will support counselling and bereavement services, as well as events like the ‘Walk to Remember’ being held in Cairns later this year.

Type:

Open Recreational

Where:

Gordonvale, QLD, AU

When:

28 July 2019

Distance:

50km & 100km

Cost:

$90

Terrain:

Varied

Australia Queensland

Cardiac Challenge

Post author By claire
Post date April 3, 2019

Every year, hundreds of cyclists from around Australia and overseas are drawn to the city of Cairns in tropical Far North Queensland to saddle up for the Mount Franklin Cardiac Challenge. The three-day, 333-kilometre ride attracts people from all walks of life, appreciating the opportunity to experience the dramatically varying terrain of Far North Queensland in a very “up close and personal” way. From the leafy, sun-dappled Kuranda Range road, winding upwards through lush rainforest to the Atherton Tablelands, across rolling golden savannah lands and on to the shores of the sparkling Coral Sea at Cooktown.

Type:

3 Day Tour

Where:

Cairns, QLD, AU

When:

21-23 September 2019

Distance:

333km

Cost:

$380 (+$500 fundraise)

Terrain:

Challenging

Australia Gold Coast Queensland

Robbies Gran Fondo

Post author By claire
Post date April 3, 2019

This year’s Robbie McEwen Granfondo has something for everyone. Whether you choose the Piccolo, Sportive or Robbie’s Signature ride – the Granfondo over the mountains of the Gold Coast hinterland you’ll have 3 amazing cycling courses to choose from. Kids can also enjoy riding in the safety of the closed, traffic free circuit at Nerang Cycling Centre while the “bigger kids” are out on course. Robbie has again personally designed 3 courses that will not only challenge many but will put the Gold Coast Hinterland on the world stage for its beauty and incredible cycling courses.

Type:

Open Recreational

Where:

Gold Coast, QLD, AU

When:

22 September 2019

Distance:

62km, 106km, 147km

Cost:

$80, $100, $130

Terrain:

Flat to Challenging

Australia Queensland

Brisbane Blast

Post author By claire
Post date April 3, 2019

Brisbane Blast

The Brisbane Blast will be one of Australia’s leading inner city criteriums, offering a competitive and entertaining cycling race conducted with a national and international profile that embraces the iconic South Bank destination. The proposed course will see cyclists race around Grey Street – Tribune Street – Merivale Street – Glenelg Street. Whether you’re an avid cyclist or not, come down to South Bank and enjoy the best of Brisbane’s exciting cycling culture.

Type:

Race Categories & Social/Corporate

Where:

Brisbane, QLD, AU

When:

2019 date not yet available

Distance:

30-40 min + 1 lap

Cost:

$40 – $65

Terrain:

Achievable Challenge