60km Rider Information

Getting to the Event

Rider ID Collection Times

Bicycle Queensland – 16/43 Lang Parade, Milton Queensland 4064
Thursday 9-2pm, Friday 9-5pm or Saturday 9-11
You can collect on event morning but it may be busy so please allow plenty of time.

This will start at Oliver Sports Complex, Eagleby on Sunday 17 October, 2021.

Riders will leave at 7:30am and join in the 100km Riders to the Gold Coast. 

This site is also rest stop 1 for the 100km riders. Please be mindful of this when arriving at Olivers Sports Complex and avoid driving on the bike route.

Please consider catching the train to Beenleigh or parking at the station. It is a short ride from Beenleigh Train Station to Olivers Sports Complex (approx. 5 minutes). Cost: Refer to Translink website. No need to book as these are normal services.

Parking: If driving or getting dropped off, we suggest you park near River Hills Park West on River Hills Road and ride from there. Please do not drive any further down River Hills Road than Zachary Street and Sharon Drive as you will be mixing in with the riders who will make a left turn into Temma Street from River Hills Road.  Please note – Wagner Street will be closed to traffic.

Return: To get back from the finish site it is fastest to pedal to Helensvale train station and catch normal TransLink services back to Beenleigh.

Rider ID Packs

Your rider ID pack contains your bike plate and twist ties to attach it to your handlebars. Attach this plate before arriving at the start site with your number clearly displayed (do not wrap it around your bars). Participants are to attach their rider plates as below using the provided twist ties in your rider envelope.

Additionally, if you:

• Are a Bicycle Queensland member you will also receive a ride plate with the number in GREEN which indicates you are a Bicycle Queensland member and a green wrist band that will give you access to the Bicycle Queensland marquee at the finish site.
• Booked on the charter train service from the Gold Coast you will also receive a wristband to wear on the train, this is your train ticket.

Download the 60km route here:

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37585743

Rest stops

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Finish Line event

This year the finish line festival will be hosted at Fisherman’s Lawn, Southport. Once crossing the line and catching your breath, what better way to celebrate than with all the other riders at a jam-packed Finish Line Festival. Open to challenge participants and the general public, the festival will play host to live entertainment, pop-up food and drink stalls, rider massages and much more.

• Remember other participants will still be finishing the ride – please keep the finish area clear.
• Drink some fluid and eat something straight away.
• Enjoy live entertainment plus food and drink vendors from 9am-12pm.
• Be proud of yourself, you conquered the ride and were part of Queensland’s biggest and best bike ride!

Please note: There is no parking available – but you could have family or friends try to park up at Broadwater Parklands if you are getting picked up it is recommended you ride a short distance away from the site. Bus services are available back to Brisbane.

All photos taken by our event photographers will be available to download FREE of charge after the event. Don’t forget to smile when you are being snapped! You will receive an email with a link to your pics in the days following the ride.

Below is a map and directions on how to ride to Helensvale Train Station.

Directions to Helensvale Train Station from the finish Line.

Rider Rules

Please follow all directional signage at all times. Signs are not at every intersection, so do not turn off a street until the signs indicate to.

• You will be sharing the road with normal road users. Normal road rules always apply and especially note:
• You must stop at red lights unless a police officer is waving you through.
• Do not pass on the left at any time.
• Ride no more than two abreast and allow traffic to pass safely.
• Remember, each and every rider is a cycling ambassador on the day – it is very important we all do the right thing and set a good example for all road users. Also, support your fellow riders and give them as much support as possible along the way.
• Please keep the roads we enjoy litter free. Keep any wrappers and rubbish in your pockets. There are bins at each stop.
• This event is NOT A RACE. There is no prize for arriving first. Racing is actively discouraged and may cause you to be excluded from the event.
• There will be a large number of riders participating in the event so please be patient.
• Start straight – have your bike in an easy gear so you do not wobble.
• Ride smoothly – erratic riding such as hard braking or sudden swerving can cause accidents.
• Give yourself space – riding too close to others will increase the chance of a problem if they ride erratically. Space means you can see ahead and plan for potholes, traffic or changes in direction.
• Calling your moves in advance, such as ’passing’ or ’stopping’, is very helpful to others.
• Riders passing each other in an unsafe manner is the most likely cause of accidents. To reduce this risk please be patient, exercise caution when passing others, please keep left and ride a consistent line.
• If you need to stop and walk at any stage please move to the extreme left before dismounting and use the footpath if available.
• Please also refresh yourself with the current Road Rules here.

COVID

We have been working closely with Queensland Health and following all relevant processes to provide a safe event for all participating.
We have implemented a range of measures for this year’s event to ensure it is safe & fun for everyone. For more information please visit the COVID FAQ section of the website.