Bicycle Queensland announces Regional Forum Tour

Bicycle Queensland is pleased to announce a comprehensive regional tour scheduled for August. The tour, led by Bicycle Queensland CEO Alton Twine and Director of Advocacy Andrew Demack, aims to engage with local Bicycle Queensland members, bike riders, the bike industry, tourism bodies, schools, universities and regional councils across Queensland.

The Regional Forum Tour underscores Bicycle Queensland’s commitment to advocating for cycling as a vital component of community health, sustainable transport, and tourism opportunities for the state of Queensland. Throughout the tour, Alton Twine and Andrew Demack will meet with stakeholders to discuss the benefits of cycling, effective transport planning, and the significant impact of cycling on local economies and community well-being.

Dates:

Confirmed locations are in our Events Listing.

August 5, 7pm: Cairns – Cairns Library Meeting Rooms, 151 Abbott Road
August 6, noon: Atherton – Atherton Community Centre, 16A Robert Road
August 6, 6pm: Innisfail – Community Support Centre, 13-17 Donald Street
August 7, 6pm: Townsville – Franks Pizza Napoli, 3 Ross River Road
August 12, 6pm: Noosaville
August 13, 6pm: Redcliffe
August 14, 6pm: Toowoomba
August 19, 6pm: Mackay
August 20, noon: Yeppoon
August 20, 6pm: Rockhampton
August 21. 6pm: Bundaberg

September 2: Gold Coast
September 3: Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan
September 4: Redlands
September 5: Scenic Rim

(Exact locations are being finalised – email media@BQ.org.au for specific locations)

CEO Alton Twine expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming tour, stating, “This tour provides an excellent opportunity for us to connect directly with our members, local leaders, and candidates. Cycling plays a crucial role in enhancing the liveability of our communities, promoting active lifestyles, and reducing traffic congestion. We look forward to discussing these important issues and advocating for better cycling infrastructure and policies.”

Bicycle Queensland would like to thank the Queensland government for their support in running this tour, so we can understand the trends and challenges facing bike riding and micromobility. Bicycle Queensland aims to work with the Department of Transport and Main Road to communicate the investment opportunities around bike infrastructure and actions to best serve BQ members, stakeholders and communities.