Brisbane Bicycle Touring Association Inc. Calendar for February ...

Brisbane Bicycle Touring Association Inc. 

Calendar for February - March ’11 

Riders must obey the road rules, and acknowledge that they ride at their own risk; 

bring ID, water, sunscreen, pump, puncture repair kit, tools, first aid kit; 

arrive early and be READY TO RIDE AT THE ADVERTISED STARTING TIME. 

Rides are open to non-members for up to 3 rides 

Website: http://www.bbta.org 

Email: rides@bbta.org 

Ride Coordinator – Geoff Snell 

NOTICE The rides shown here may vary. Please check the 

Online Calendar, or ring the Ride Leader if in doubt. Significant 

changes may be notified by an ‘Update’ email. 

http://www.bbta.org/calendarix/calendar.php 

2011 Bike Week 

March 14-18 More info inside 

Bicycle Qld have a great line up of events – check the website : 

http://bikeweek.bq.org.au/whats-on/ 

BBTA has added a range of Bike Week Leisure Rides. 

See them listed inside or on the Online Calendar. 

Please join the rides and make the week a success ! 

MULTI DAY TOURS 

Walloon – Atkinson Dam Weekend Tour 27 Mar L3 

78+61km Scenic ride along quiet back roads of the Lockyer and 

Brisbane Valleys. Saturday 78km, we start at Walloon station and ride 

through Rosewood (first break), Grandchester and Laidley for lunch 

before heading by Lake Clarendon then on to Camp at Atkinson Dam 

for the night. Sunday 61 km, we ride back to Walloon via Coominya, 

Lowood (for a break), Tallegalla and Haigslea. All roads are sealed. 

You can take the train to the start and take it home again. Come on 

the ride and help the valley recover from the floods. Leader: Peter 

Damm 0417 770 834 pdamm@aboutsolutions.com.au 

FUTURE TOURS 

Easter Tour Pre-Tour 17 Apr M3 350km 

A scenic ride along quiet back roads of the Lockyer and Brisbane 

Valleys. Come on the ride and help the valley recover from the floods. 

Leader: Torben ANDERSEN mob: 0413-927-957 wk:3664 4015 

torbenandersen@energex.com.au 

Easter Tour on the Dorrigo Plateau 22 Apr 2011 M3 

Grafton to Coramba 64klm, Coramba to Dorrigo 58klm, Dorrigo to 

Nymboida 77klm, Nymboida to Grafton 38klm More info on the 

website. Call leader to register your interest. 

Leader : Kate GUBESCH 0432 688 764 pgubesch1@iprimus.com.au 

BBTA REGULAR RIDES – Sample only 

Check Inside for more details of each ride 

3.00pm NORTHSIDE – Saturday Arvo Ride– 20km, S2 Easy 

Regular easy-paced ride, mainly on bikeways and back roads, with 

very few hills. A social ride with regular re-groups, this is a good way 

to get back into cycling. Start Windsor RWS car park. Leader: Varies. 

If not in calendar, check Online closer to the day. 

3.00pm SOUTHSIDE – Sunday Arvo Ride – 20km Easy 

NB May not be every Sunday – see On-Line calendar closer to the 

date. Our regular, easy-paced ride suitable for those getting back into 

cycling. These are 'Pot Luck' social rides. Distance between 15km to 

25km Start Lincoln St, Stones Corner. Leader: Varies. 

If not in calendar, check Online closer to the day. 

7:30am NORTHSIDE - Tuesday – Big Oasis MF1 67 km 

Starting from Everton Park. Pleasant nearly flat ride to Sandgate 

(coffee stop), spinning along the continuous Kedron Brook and Jim 

Soorley (Shultz Canal) bikeway. Leader: Geoff Snell 

0408 702 294 

3359 4688 or 

6:00am SOUTHSIDE – Saturday – Wynnum Dash F2 

60km; Long Cruise Q2 60km; Cruise MF2 53km 

Faster paced rides aimed at self sufficient ridesr. All riders share the 

short break together during ride and meet after ride for 

coffee/breakfast @ Cafe di Moda, Stones Corner. More info inside. 

Depart: Lincoln St, Stones Corner (north end). 

Leader: Ginny Scott 0408 596 168 or 3376 7781 

6:30am NORTHSIDE – Saturday – Sandgate Swift. MF1 

50km. Bunch ride (ie everyone keeps together) to Sandgate via 

Jim Sorley bikeway, Boondall wetlands and Shorncliffe, returning 

same way. Aim to average 26kph travelling at 30kph most of the 

way (on the flat). No stops during the ride just coffee, etc after at 

Billy Baxters. Ride will be cancelled if wet. More info inside. Leader: 

Jenni Eason 3868-1789 

6:30am NORTHSIDE – Saturday – Alternate Swift,. MF1 

50km. A pot luck bunch ride (ie everyone stays together) The route 

will vary each month - Gateway bridge to Manly, Jinker Track, 

Brighton and Woody Point. Aim to average 26kph travelling at 30kph 

most of the way (on the flat). No stops during the ride just coffee, etc 

after at Billy Baxters. Ride will be cancelled if wet. More info inside. 

Leader: Jenni Eason 3868-1789 

6:30am NORTHSIDE – Saturday – Sandgate Smooth 48 km B1. 

Brisk paced ride along the Jim Soorley Bikeway, Boondall wetlands to 

Sandgate for a 10 minute catch-up. Return via (almost) the same 

route. Waterbirds, native forest, wetlands and bay views. Coffee at 

Billy Baxter’s on return. Leader: Gary Sawyer 0411 220 902 

6:30am NORTHSIDE – Thursdays – Redcliffe Randonneur 

80 km MF1. Group ride from Hamilton to Redcliffe (5 minute stop) via 

Shultz Canal, Boondall Wetlands, Shorncliffe and Hornibrook Bridge. 

Return same way but with coffee stop at Sandgate Bakery. More info 

inside. Please ring ride leader if you wish to go on this ride. 

Leader: Jenni Eason 3868-1789 

6:00am NORTHSIDE – Saturday – Alternate Swift,. Group 

ride along Sandgate Road to Sandgate for a 10 minute stop and return 

via Sandgate Rd, Banyo and Schultz Canal. Average 27-29kph 

travelling at 30kph where possible. May split into 2 groups with 

regroup prior to returning along Sandgate Rd. Coffee after ride at Billy 

Baxters (or other). Subject to enough interest. More info inside. 

Please ring leader if weather is poor as ride may be cancelled. 

Leader: Lyn Bridge 0417 611 078 

MEMBERS’ MEETINGS 

Brisbane West Senior Citizens’ Hall, 132 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington 

Monday 14 th February – Rides Planning Night – 7 - 8pm 

The planning process for the April/May calendar begins tonight. Come 

along and be part of it! The library will be available for borrowing along 

with light refreshments. 

Monday 14 th March – Social Meeting – 7:30 - 9pm 

Come along and enjoy the company and presentations and have your 

say about how the BBTA should be run over the next 12 months. The 

library will be available for borrowing along with light refreshments. 

RIDE GRADING: Terms such as 

Easy, Hard etc. take account of the 

distance, speed, and difficulty of the 

terrain. Codes such as S2, MF3 etc. 

give information about the pace and 

terrain (only). 

L = Leisurely pace, lively conversation 

S = Steady pace (speedo average 15-17kph) 

M = Moderate pace (speedo average 18-20kph) 

B = Brisk (speedo average 21-23kph) 

MF = Moderately Fast (speedo av. 24-26kph) 

Q = Quick (speedo average 27-29kph) 

F = fast pace (speedo average 30kph plus) 

Note: "Trip average" speed will depend on the terrain, timing of stops, and other factors. 

Stops to regroup or rest will be more frequent and longer on L and S rides than on M, MF 

and F rides 

1 = basically flat (uphill stretches are few and far between) 

2 = some hills (more than 2/3 of the ride is on flat terrain; steep climbs are short, and few and far between) 

3 = moderate hills (up to 1/3 of the ride is uphill; may include long or steep climbs, but not long AND steep) 

4 = serious hills (mostly hills AND/OR includes one or two climbs comparable to – but not more difficult than 

– Mt Cootha) 

5 = challenging (contact ride leader for details) 

 

means that riders are expected to phone/email the leader beforehand to register their interest in 

joining the ride

Tuesday 1 February 2011 

07:30 Big Oasis 

MF1 67 km 

Mainly flat ride to Sandgate (coffee stop) via Shorncliffe and return. Option for faster 

riders to do loop via Nudgee Beach. 

Location : Anaconda Carpark, South Pine Road, Everton Park 

Ride Leader : GeoffS 0408 702 294 or 3359 4688 

Thursday 3 February 2011 

06:30 Redcliffe Randonneur 

MF1 80 km 

Group ride from Hamilton to Redcliffe (5 minute stop) via Shultz Canal, Boondall 

Wetlands, Shorncliffe and Hornibrook Bridge. Return same way but with coffee stop at 

Sandgate Bakery. Aim is to average 23-24kph travelling at 27-30kph most of the time 

- no regroups as riders are expected to stay together (group ride). Coffee etc at 

Sandgate Bakery. Can meet other riders at Boondall (approx 7.10am) or Sandgate 

(approx 7.40am). Please ring ride leader if you wish to go on this ride. 

Location : Toombul - Bike Path/Melton Road (UBD 140 M4) 

Ride Leader : Jenni E 3868-1789 

09:00 Logan Bug Ride 

B2 0 km 

Not a BBTA ride, but a pleasant sociable Pot Luck ride that is open to all cyclists. 35 

to 80km. Please contact Kurt on 5546 3482 or Samantha 3200 4935 or 0488 749 026 

for details. 

Location : Loganlea RWS 

Ride Leader : James T 3357 7569 

Friday 4 February 2011 

07:30 Friday Trails 

S2 20 km 

Not a BBTA ride. Come and join us on the trails. The location varies - with Gap Creek, 

Samford Trails and Bunyaville State Forest tracks frequented regularly. Mountain bike 

or Hybrid with nobbles essential. See 5th Feb entry for more details. 

Location : Various 

Ride Leader : GeoffS 0408 702 294, TJ 0401 508 223 

Saturday 5 February 2011 

06:00 Wynnum Dash F2 60km; Long Cruise Q2 F2 0 km 

60km; Cruise MF2 53km 

Faster paced rides aimed at self sufficient riders. Outbound via Balmoral and Lytton, 

through Wynnum and along bay front to Whites Road. The Cruise takes a shorter route 

across the boardwalk while the longer rides continue to Manly Rd turning left and 

heading to Beth Boyd Park via Mary Pleasant Dr. With the Cruise taking another direct 

route all riders share the short break together. Return route via New Cleveland, Manly 

and Wynnum Roads to breakfast at Café Di Moda, Stones Cnr. These rides run 

together enable riders to progress to the next level if keen. 

Location : north end of Lincoln St Stones Corner 

Ride Leader : Ginny Scott 0408 596 168 or 3376 7781 

06:30 Sandgate Swift 

MF1 50 km 

The original concept and course of the Swift is back - a traffic light free bunch ride (ie 

everyone keeps together) to Sandgate via Jim Sorley bikeway, Boondall wetlands and 

Shorncliffe returning the same way. Aim is to average 26kph travelling at 30kph most 

of the way (on the flat). No stops during the ride just coffee, etc after at Billy Baxters. 

Ride will be cancelled if wet. 

Note: This ride is not designed for those who want to go faster every week or ride 

ahead of the group.. It is a ride at the stated pace where everyone keeps together 

(better hill riders slow and wait for the others) and can enjoy one another's company. 

Location : Toombul Shopping Centre opposite Billy Baxters (UBD 140 M4) 

Ride Leader : Jenni E 0416 028 754 

Sunday 6 February 2011 

06:30 Mind the Gap 

B3 38 km 

If you can ride an average of 23kph on the flat and can ride up Mt Cootha then this is 

an interesting alternative training ride for the Mt Cootha Challenge. You will be riding 

the hills around Mt Cootha. We start by riding from Windsor up Enoggera Creek bike 

paths to St Johns Wood then across Waterworks Rd then up into the hills via Payne 

Rd Dillon Rd to Gap Creek Rd. Then down Brookfield Rd Jacaranda Av stopping at 

Rafting Ground and returning through Kenmore St lucia and the City. Note There will 

be a couple of hills but the views are worth it. Better riders will need to slow and wait 

for slower riders. Coffee will be at Roma Street Parklands. 

Location : Windsor Railway Station 

Ride Leader : MaryG 0438846221 

06:30 Penguins Sunday Rides (was Sunday B2 0 km 

morning cycle with Bob) 

Not a BBTA Ride, but members are welcome. This ride now has several routes and 

leaders. The ride details and maps are here: Penguins Sunday 

Rides 

Note that there are various distances, speeds and quantity of hills. Please check the 

website a day or two before the ride or contact Bob. 

Location : St Aidan 

Ride Leader : Bob Wagner, 0412 130 828 



MF1 67 km 







MF1 80 km 










B2 0 km 








S2 20 km 






06:30 Sandgate Smooth 

B1 48 km 

Brisk paced ride along the Jim Soorley Bikeway, then through the Boondall wetlands to 

Sandgate for a 10 minute catch-up. Return for coffee at Toombul. Waterbirds, native 

forest, wetlands and bay views. 

Location : Toombul Shoppingtown (Carpark opposite Billy Baxters) 

Ride Leader : Gary S 0411 220 902 

Saturday 12 February 2011

06:00 Sandgate Dash MF1 and Q1 

MF1 50 km 

Group ride along Sandgate Road to Sandgate for a 10 minute stop and return via 

Sandgate Road, Banyo and Schultz Canal. Aim is to average 27-29kph travelling at 

30kph where possible.This ride may split into 2 groups but will regroup prior to 

returning along Sandgate Road. Coffee etc after ride at Billy Baxters (or other Coffee 

shop for a change). Please ring leader if weather is poor as ride may be cancelled. 

Subject to enough interest 


Ride Leader : LynB 0417 611 078 












06:00 Griffith Uni and Minnippi Parklands 

M1 45 km 

Summer Ride Time, Too hot otherwise. Mostly bike paths with lovely bushland. Some 

roads, but lots of room for bikes. Three pesky inclines. Come ride with me. 

Coffee/breakfast to follow. 

Location : Lincoln Street, Stones Corner 

Ride Leader : Aileen F 3397 9598 

15:00 Saturday Arvo Ride 

S2 20 km 

Come along and try our regular easy-paced ride, mainly on bikeways and back roads, 

with very few hills. A very social ride with regular re-groups, this is a good way to get 

into or back into cycling. 

Location : Windsor RWS carpark 

Ride Leader : Stephen Jackson 0438 943 813 or 3376 5169 

Ride Leader : GeoffS 3359 4688 



MF1 67 km 





Wednesday 16 February 2011 

18:30 Wednesday Night Explorer 

L1 25 km 

A social night ride to explore the suburban and city bike paths and cycle routes. The 

city lights. The river. The suburban bush. The wildlife at night. The ... ‘I’m not sitting in 

front of the TV’ feeling. Finish with a shared pizza. 

Must have bicycle lights. 

Location : Windsor Railway Station carpark 

Ride Leader : Gary S 0411 220902 



MF1 80 km 










06:00 River loop and small lump 

Q3 40 km 

Basic river loop from Soutbank via Corination Drive, UQ, Indooroopilly, Tennis Centre 

and back via Corso, Hill End and Riverside Drive. Scenic detour via Mt Cootha 

included. Pleasently undulating. 

Location : Goodwill Bridge, Southbank side UBD 159 P16 

Ride Leader : Brian L ph 0417 202 881 





Rides 





15:00 Sunday Arvo Ride 

S1 20 km 

Our regular, easy-paced ride suitable for those getting back into cycling / recovering 

from injuries, or who want to find new cycle routes on the southside. These are 'Pot 

Luck' social rides .. the destination to be decided by participants (Normally St Lucia, 

Bulimba, Nathan, or New Farm). and the distance will vary from 15km to 25km. Each 

ride will feature some small hills - but are mostly flat, and almost entirely on cycle paths 

or quiet suburban streets. All rides start at and end at Stones Corner with coffee to 

follow 

Location : Stones Corner (Lincoln St Carpark, Northern end) 



B2 0 km 








S2 20 km 


















Monday 14 February 2011 

19:00 Rides Planning Night + Committee Meeting L1 0 km 

Help put together the next rides calendar. Supper provided. The BBTA library is 

available for borrowing. 

Location : Brisbane West Senior Citizens Hall, 132 La Trobe Terrace Paddington

06:30 Alternate Swift 

MF1 50 km 

A pot luck bunch ride(ie everyone stays together) where the route will vary each month 

- rides will include Gateway bridge to Manly, Jinker Track, Brighton and Woody Point. 

Aim to average 26kph travelling at 30kph most of the way (on the flat). No stops during 

the ride just coffee, etc after at Billy Baxters. Ride will be cancelled if wet. 

Note: The ride this month is will be a one-off and include Mt Coot-tha and the river 

loop (at least to Indooroopilly) as training for the Mt Coot-tha Challenge so rating for 

this ride will be B3. 



06:30 Reverse Sandgate Smooth (Starts at B1 48 km 

Sandgate) 

Starts at Sandgate. Brisk paced ride through Deagon, Boondall wetlands, Jim Soorley 

Bikeway to the Nundah Criterium for a 10 minute catch-up, then return for coffee at 

Sandgate. Waterbirds, native forest, wetlands and bay views. 

Location : Flinders Parade Shelter Shed (opposite Sonomas) 



S2 20 km 





Ride Leader : Rob A 0417 615 372 


06:00 Coffee with One Lump 

B4 60 km 

Try out your hill climbing legs with a trip up to Mt Nebo village. Travel via Waterworks 

Rd, The Gap and Mt Nebo Rd. Returns same route. Coffee stop at Mt Nebo Village. 

Location : Gregory Tce near Fortescue St (UBD Map 18 K) 

Ride Leader : Brian L 0417 202 881 





Rides 







MF1 67 km 







MF1 80 km 










B2 0 km 








S2 20 km 






18:00 FRIDAY NIGHT RIVER LOOP RIDE 

L2 50 km 

Come celebrate the end of the month with a night river loop ride. 

Bring all your lights and brights to see the way as we leave New Farm Park and head 

along the floating boardwalk, along Coro drive, through to UQ and then to Chelmer 

before heading back through to West End and then over the Story Bridge. 

Dinner will be at New Farm 

Location : Brisbane Power House, UBD Map 24 B1 

Ride Leader : Torben A MOB: 0413 927 957 WK: 3664 4015 



MF1 50 km 




















06:00 Griffith Uni and Minnippi Parklands 

M1 45 km 

Summer Ride Time, Too hot otherwise. Mostly bike paths with lovely bushland. Some 

roads, but lots of room for bikes. Three pesky inclines. Come ride with me. 

Coffee/breakfast to follow. 

Location : Lincoln Street, Stones Corner 



B1 42 km 

Brisk paced ride. Brighton and Sandgate via the Muller Road bikeway and Deagon 

Deviation bikeway for a 10 minute catchup. Then return via the wetlands and Jim 

Soorley bikeway for coffee at Toombul. Quite suburban streets, bikeways, waterbirds, 

native forest, wetlands and bay views. 




S2 20 km 






Sunday 27 February 2011





Rides 





15:00 Sunday Arvo Ride 

S1 20 km 

Our regular, easy-paced ride suitable for those getting back into cycling / recovering 

from injuries, or who want to find new cycle routes on the southside. These are 'Pot 

Luck' social rides .. the destination to be decided by participants (Normally St Lucia, 

Bulimba, Nathan, or New Farm). and the distance will vary from 15km to 25km. Each 

ride will feature some small hills - but are mostly flat, and almost entirely on cycle paths 

or quiet suburban streets. All rides start at and end at Stones Corner with coffee to 

follow 

Location : Stones Corner (Lincoln St Carpark, Northern end) 


Tuesday 1 March 2011 


MF1 67 km 





Wednesday 2 March 2011 


L1 25 km 







Thursday 3 March 2011 


MF1 80 km 










B2 0 km 






Friday 4 March 2011 


S2 20 km 

















06:30 Sandgate Swift 

MF1 50 km 

The original Swift is back - bunch ride (ie everyone keeps together) to Sandgate via 

Jim Sorley bikeway, Boondall wetlands and Shorncliffe, returning same way. Aim to 

average 26kph travelling at 30kph most of the way (on the flat). No stops during the 

ride just coffee, etc after at Billy Baxters. Ride will be cancelled if wet. 




B1 48 km 

Brisk paced ride along the Jim Soorley Bikeway, then through the Boondall wetlands to 

Sandgate for a 10 minute catch-up. Return for coffee at Toombul. Waterbirds, native 

forest, wetlands and bay views. 



Sunday 6 March 2011 

06:00 Dayboro bakery tour 

B3 100 km 

A pie lovers delight. From the city and out via Ferny Grove and Samford to Dayboro. 

Return via Petrie and northern suburbs. 

Location : Gregory Tce (Fortescue St intersection) UBD 18 K 11 

Ride Leader : Brian L 0417202881 





Rides 







MF1 67 km 







MF1 80 km 









Saturday 5 March 2011


B2 0 km 








S2 20 km 






Saturday 12 March 2011 


MF1 50 km 

























Rides 





Monday 14 March 2011 

09:00 Bike Week Leisure Ride - Ormiston to S1 20 km 

Wellington Point 

Hilliards Ck Park at Ormiston out to Wellington Point and back. It is part bikeway, part 

back streets, part road to the point and we have a stop-over for coffee on the way back. 

Location : cnr Old Cleveland Rd East and Starkey St, Hilliards Ck Park, Ormiston 

Ride Leader : Trevor Dredge 0422247939 

19:30 Social Night 

L1 0 km 

Enjoy an evening of cycling and/or touring talks, slide shows and/or displays (an 

agenda will be posted on the web closer to the date). Then chat with fellow-members, 

as you enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and a biscuit. The BBTA library is also available for 

borrowing. 

Location : Brisbane West Senior Citizens Hall 132 La Trobe Terrace Paddington 

Ride Leader : Administrator 



MF1 67 km 











Wednesday 16 March 2011 







09:00 Bike Week Explorer Ride - Bulimba 

S1 20 km 

An easy-paced ride suitable for those getting back into cycling or who want to find new 

cycle routes on the southside. The ride is from Stones Corner to Bulimba with some 

small hills - but are mostly flat, and almost entirely on cycle paths or quiet suburban 

streets. Ride starts and ends at Stones Corner with coffee to follow 

Location : Stones Corner (Lincoln St Carpark, Northern end) UBD 180 E4 

Ride Leader : Brian L 0402 110 645 

10:00 Bike Week Leisure Ride - Rocks River Ride L2 18 km 

One of the Bike Week 2010 rides. A leisurely ride around some of the Centenary 

suburbs, on bikeways and quiet roads, a few inclines, not too bad, really. Regroups as 

needed, so no one gets lost, with toilet and water stops. Should be finished by 12:00 

noon We start and finish at Chase the Rider coffee shop, corner of Arrabri and 

Curragundi, Jindalee, UBD 177 K20 

Location : Chase the Rider coffee shop, corner of Arrabri and Curragundi, Jindalee, 

UBD 177 K20 

Ride Leader : Stephen Jackson 0438 943 813 


L1 25 km 









MF1 80 km 














Ride Leader : Trevor Dredge 0422247939

09:00 Bike Week Leisure Ride - Wooloowin to M2 17 km 

Chermside Bike Shelter & Virginia 

A ride to show how easy it can be to ride to Chermside and secure your bike in the 

council bike shelter and go shopping or to the movies. It is only 4 km to the centre and 

11km to Delizia Gelati and another 6 km mainly climbing up hill to return to our starting 

point. The route avoids the steep hill climbs and uses bike paths some of the way. 

Follow the creek for some distance then on road for the rest of the ride. One stop to 

enjoy a chat and a gelati or sorbet from a hidden gem in Virginia before some hill 

climbs to return to Shaw Road. Drinks afterwards at Idea Caffe. Ride will be cancelled 

if it is raining. Come along if you are interested on any sort of bike you have. 

Location : Idea Caffe, 38 Shaw Road, Wooloowin, 50m south of Kedron Brook 

Ride Leader : Carolyn 044 8845 936 


B2 0 km 







07:30 Bike Week Leisure Ride - Over the Sir Leo L2 20 km 

Hielscher Bridge (Gateway) 

Join us for a ride over the new(ish) Sir Leo Hielscher Bridge (Gateway). Riding from the 

Nundah Criterium, over the bridge, to the Murarrie Criterium. Find out how to access 

the access the Sir Leo Hielscher Bridge from both the north and the south. 

Nundah Criterium - UBD map140 Q4 

Location : Nundah Criterium, sth end Hedley Ave, Nundah 

Ride Leader : Heather (3901 1119) & Eve 


S2 20 km 
























06:30 Alternate Swift 

MF1 50 km 

A pot luck ride where the route will vary each month - rides will include Gateway bridge 

to Manly, Jinker Track, Brighton and Woody Point. Aim to average 26kph travelling at 

30kph most of the way (on the flat). No stops during the ride just coffee, etc after at 

Billy Baxters. Ride will be cancelled if wet. 




06:00 Bike Week - BDO Brisbane Coot-tha 

M3 80 km 

Challenge 

Not A BBTA Ride. Join thousands of other cyclists from all over Australia and 

challenge yourself with this unique ride that is guaranteed to test your fitness. The 

80km BDO Brisbane Coot-tha Challenge will start and finish at South Bank Cultural 

Forecourt and will feature the classic climb up Mt Coot-tha, with regular food and drink 

stops along the way. Entries close: 11 March 2011. MORE details here: 


Location : Grey Street, South Brisbane 

Ride Leader : Bicycle Queensland 





Rides 





06:45 Bike Week - Taste of the Tunnel 

L1 15 km 

Not A BBTA Ride. Want the experience of riding through the CLEM7 Tunnel without 

the challenge of riding far. The Taste of the Tunnel gives you the opportunity to ride 

through the CLEM7 Tunnel, Inner City Bypass and returns to South Bank in a short 

easy 15km. 

MORE details here: http://bikeweek.bq.org.au/whats-on/ 

Location : CLEM7 Exit (Bowen Hills): 


06:45 Bike Week - Great Brisbane Bike Ride S1 45 km 

Not A BBTA Ride. Thousands of riders will flock the streets of Brisbane for the 

traditional Great Brisbane Bike Ride. Starting at South Bank Cultural Forecourt, this 

year the options are 45km, 30km and the Goldcross Family Fun Ride, which follows 

the Brisbane River out and back. There are rest stops with food and drinks along the 

way to refresh. At the finish there will be food and coffee stalls, and entertainment and 

activities for the kids, including a band and face painting. MORE details here: 


Location : Grey Street, South Brisbane 


07:45 Bike Week - Goldcross Cycles Family Fun L1 12 km 

Ride 

Enjoy the outdoors with the family on this easy (and short) bike ride along the scenic 

Brisbane River. Riding is a great family activity so why not get the bikes out and give it 

a try. Ride with your brother, sister, nice, nephew, cousin, children or grandchildren. 

The bike paths along Brisbane river will be overwhelemed by children as young as 5 on 

their bikes riding with family and friends. Children on training wheels welcome. MORE 

details here: http://bikeweek.bq.org.au/whats-on/ 

Location : Halfway (Newfarm Park): 




MF1 67 km 







S2 20 km 





Ride Leader : Stephen Jackson 0438 943 813 or 3376 5169


MF1 80 km 










B2 0 km 








S2 20 km 






18:00 FRIDAY NIGHT RIVER LOOP RIDE 

L2 50 km 

Come celebrate the end of the month with a night river loop ride. 

Bring all your lights and brights to see the way as we leave New Farm Park and head 

along the floating boardwalk, along Coro drive, through to UQ and then to Chelmer 

before heading back through to West End and then over the Story Bridge. 

Dinner will be at New Farm 

Location : Brisbane Power House, UBD Map 24 B1 

Ride Leader : Torben A MOB: 0413 927 957 WK: 3664 4015 



MF1 50 km 



























Rides 





08:30 Walloon – Atkinson Dam Weekend Tour L3 78 km 

A scenic ride along quiet back roads of the Lockyer and Brisbane Valleys. Saturday 

78km, we start at Walloon station and ride through Rosewood (first break), 

Grandchester and Laidley for lunch before heading by Lake Clarendon then on to 

Camp at Atkinson Dam for the night. Sunday 61 km, we ride back to Walloon via 

Coominya, Lowood (for a break), Tallegalla and Haigslea. All roads are sealed. You 

can take the train to the start and take it home again. Come on the ride and help the 

valley recover from the floods. 

Location : Walloon Railway Station 

Ride Leader : Peter 0417770834 



MF1 67 km 







MF1 80 km 










B2 0 km 






08:30 Walloon – Atkinson Dam Weekend Tour L3 78 km 

A scenic ride along quiet back roads of the Lockyer and Brisbane Valleys. Saturday 

78km, we start at Walloon station and ride through Rosewood (first break), 

Grandchester and Laidley for lunch before heading by Lake Clarendon then on to 

Camp at Atkinson Dam for the night. Sunday 61 km, we ride back to Walloon via 

Coominya, Lowood (for a break), Tallegalla and Haigslea. All roads are sealed. You 

can take the train to the start and take it home again. Come on the ride and help the 

valley recover from the floods. 

Location : Walloon Railway Station 

Ride Leader : Peter 0417770834 


S2 20 km 



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