First Timers
If you are moderately fit, then you can do this ride. Some people on previous rides didn't even own a bike until they decided to join friends on Cycle Queensland.
Ride at whatever pace you want. It doesn’t matter if it takes you two hours or all day to pedal between each campsite. On Cycle Queensland you’ll never be on your own. We have marshals, mechanics and First Aiders on the route as well as food and rest stops. There’s even a SAG bus just in case you (or your bike) can’t quite make the distance.
Just make sure you get out on your bike as much as you can in the lead up to CQ12 so you can easily manage the daily average of 70km and still have some energy left over to enjoy the nightlife. Go to Preparing for the Ride for recommendations for an easy to follow preparation plan.
Don’t forget that there are 2, 3, or 8 night accommodation packages available (optional extra) for those that don’t feel like camping the whole trip - check out AllTrails Luxury Accommodation & Support.pdf for more information.
- I'm only new to bike riding ....
A bike fit session (to make sure your bike set up is all good) will be available to first time CQ-ers in the lead up to the start of the ride. A Bike Fit session will be held in August. Keep an eye on "Latest News" for the exact dates and booking details.
- Will I make the distance? Come on a test ride ...
Test rides will be available to first timers in the lead up to CQ. This will be a great chance to test out your fitness, meet other riders and get all the "insider tips" from CQ regulars. Test rides will be held in June, July and August.
- Want to know more? Come to an Info Session.
We have loads of information, photos and lots more that can help you gain an understanding of this event. Four Information Sessions will be held in Brisbane in the lead up to CQ12.
- Tuesday 13 March at Souths Leagues Club, Jane St, West End - 6.30pm start
- Tuesday 24 April at Brisbane Square Library, George Street, Brisbane (Ground Floor Meeting Room) - 1pm start
- Wednesday 9 May. Chermside Library (Meeting Room 2A), 375 Hamilton Road, Chermside - 6.30pm start
- Thursday 14 June. Sunnybank Library (Meeting Rooms), Cnr Compton and Calam Roads, Sunnybank Hills - 6.30pm start
- Tuesday 26 June. Cooroy Library (Meeting Room), 9 Maple Street, Cooroy - 7pm start
To RSVP contact the BQ office.
