More than 28,000 Australian men were diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2025.
1 in 5 of Australian men are at risk of being diagnosed in their lifetime and men living in regional or rural areas of Australia have approximately 24% higher rate of dying from prostate cancer than their urban counterparts.
Cabarita Beach and Pottsville Beach Lions Club is raising funds for prostate cancer research, while increasing awareness of the disease in Tweed Coast communities. Join the Lions Club for a casual bike ridethrough the spectacular Tweed countryside. It’s a scenic ride passing through a huge variety of landscapes along the award winning Northern Rivers Rail Trail. Take your time and have a day out in the country. Stop along the way for brunch, coffee, lunch, artisan ice cream and mouth-watering cakes. Enjoy hand made cheeses and other local produce along with the views. Or…. do the full ride in one go and enjoy brunch at one of the eateries. There are cafes, restaurants, art galleries, iconic pubs and roadhouses and soooo much great scenery.
Buy a ticket to register. Donations are welcome too.
For riders curious about stepping beyond the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, the High Country Gravel SQ Weekend (17–19 April) offers a low-stress way to experience South East Queensland’s next gravel frontier, without needing to plan every turn yourself.
Hosted around Crow’s Nest by Southern Queensland Cycle Trails Inc., the weekend showcases some of the best riding across both the Downs Burnett Cycle Trail and High Country Gravel South Queensland, with guided rides designed to suit a range of abilities and appetites for adventure.
The weekend kicks off on Friday evening with a relaxed, social sunset ride. This is a chance for riders arriving from Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast or the Gold Coast to stretch their legs, meet fellow participants and get a feel for the terrain. “It’s up on the ridges to a high point,” says Hugh Wilson from Southern Queensland Cycle Trails Inc. “You stop and watch the sunset, it’s a great way to start.”
Across Saturday and Sunday, riders can choose between shorter and longer ride options each day, allowing participants to tailor the experience to their fitness, confidence and curiosity. Some routes head out along the Downs Burnett Cycle Trail, while others explore the rolling gravel and quiet country roads that define the High Country Gravel network.
Crucially, this isn’t rail trail riding. But it’s also not extreme or intimidating.
“It’s not a rail trail,” Hugh says. “But there’s very few cars, and the ones that are there tend to be locals who give you plenty of room. There’s no battle on the road at all.”
Accommodation options range from pubs and motels to cabins, campgrounds and Airbnbs, and riders are encouraged to stay local, eat local and explore the towns they pass through.
Would you like to enhance your bike riding skills and build your confidence on two wheels? We are excited to offer our Her Ride program in the Moreton Bay Region. The Her Ride initiative by Bicycle Queensland is proudly supported by the Queensland Government, to help women increase their confidence when riding, and expand their networks in the local riding community.
To participate, all you need is to be able to ride a bike confidently, have your own helmet and bike (road or hybrid preferred), and ensure your bike is in good working order. If you’re not sure, we encourage you to take your bike to your local bike shop in advance, to make sure it is safe to ride.
This Her Ride course will run over a weekend, with a maximum of 36 riders.
Her Ride aims to improve your riding skills and knowledge. The goal is to help you build confidence on your bike and enable you to ride more often.
The Her Ride program
10 hours of bike riding skill development sessions over 2 days
Session times are 8:00am – 2:00pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Run by professional riding coaches, you will learn bike maintenance, riding in groups, road riding, climbing and descending and more.
Other Inclusions
If you’re not a current BQ member, you have the opportunity to purchase an annual membership at a 25% discount during the event registration process. This offer is exclusively available to non-members, and during the event registration process only.
Starter pack including Winners Nutrition
Complimentary lunch after each weekend session to debrief and build social connections.
Coaching from Ride Technics
Ride Technics is Australia’s leading bike handling skills coaching company, providing skills coaching for riders of all levels and across various disciplines for over 25 years.
The Ride Technics coaches will support you with a kind, friendly, and professional manner over the weekend. Whether you are a beginner or more experienced cyclist, they will motivate, encourage and empower you achieve your riding goals!
Across the weekend you’ll be guided step-by-step through the Her Ride course, a friendly and supportive program to deliver essential skills to develop safe riding habits for social riding.
Led by experienced female instructors, the course focuses on:
Bike confidence – balance, control, body positioning, gear choice and smooth braking
Safe riding habits – road awareness, signalling, and visibility
Legal skills – understanding Australian road rules for cyclists
Practical experience – real-world riding on quiet streets and shared paths
Personal empowerment – overcoming fear, building confidence, and discovering the freedom of cycling.
Day 1: Meet and greet, bike checks/set-up and introductory skills
Meet the coaches and other participants
Adjust and set up your bike and helmet
Mounting, dismounting and balancing
Master body positioning and movement on the bike
Learn how to start, stop, and steer safely
Build confidence in a relaxed, traffic-free setting
Day 2: Learn the Basics and Ride with Confidence
Higher level riding skills
Practice turning, signalling, and hazard awareness
Learn the essentials of safe road positioning
Gain experience riding on quiet local paths and streets
Enjoy a supported group ride through nearby scenic cycleways
By the end of the weekend, you’ll be able to ride confidently on your own, understand your rights and responsibilities on the road, and feel ready to explore more of your region by bike!
Who should sign up to Her Ride?
Her Ride is perfect for:
Beginners who have tackled the basics and want to improve
Riders returning after a long break
Anyone looking to gain confidence in traffic or shared paths
Women who want a friendly, no-pressure environment to learn.
Taking part in a Her Ride course is an opportunity to ride in a safe and supportive environment with a very encouraging atmosphere. The program is run by qualified and experienced instructors, with oodles of patience! Her Ride is a brilliant opportunity to meet other women who ride in your area, with a chance to get to know each other both on the bike and off it. Taking part in Her Ride can be a great way to not just meet more people on the course, but meet new people to ride with while developing life-long skills for cycling fun, safety and freedom.
Valley Velo is a fund-raising ride on Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, raising money for Compass and the MND and Me Foundation, making a real impact for these inspiring causes.n In 2025 the ride raised $180,000.
Multiple distances are available, mark May 30, 2026 in your calendar and stay tuned for when entries open.
Let the good times ROLL!! The Big Bike Film Night is riding into town on a mission- bringing the best short cycling films from around the world together for you.
Showcasing 2.5 hours of moving bike films that has everything a cycle-centric audience could want – action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration; the evening is unashamedly and utterly, utterly designed and devised for the two-wheel devotee!
Let the good times ROLL!! The Big Bike Film Night is riding into town on a mission- bringing the best short cycling films from around the world together for you.
Showcasing 2.5 hours of moving bike films that has everything a cycle-centric audience could want – action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration; the evening is unashamedly and utterly, utterly designed and devised for the two-wheel devotee!
Let the good times ROLL!! The Big Bike Film Night is riding into town on a mission- bringing the best short cycling films from around the world together for you.
Showcasing 2.5 hours of moving bike films that has everything a cycle-centric audience could want – action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration; the evening is unashamedly and utterly, utterly designed and devised for the two-wheel devotee!
