Join Bicycle Queensland and local Bicycle User Groups for a pop-up advocacy event calling for urgent amendments to Queensland’s draft e-mobility laws. Join us at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens at the end of the Kangaroo Point Bridge from 7:15am – 8:30am Tuesday 21st April.
Not only will the new legislation make Queensland the hardest place in the world to ride safe, legal e-bikes – it won’t solve the issue of unregistered electric motorbikes. We will be inspecting real-world e-bikes from everyday riders to demonstrate how many currently safe, legal e-bikes may be negatively impacted by the proposed changes and made non-compliant. A live tally will highlight the scale of the issue.
What’s happening
Live e-bike “compliance” inspections
Rider interviews and community stories
Speeches from Bicycle Queensland and advocacy leaders
Media coverage and livestreaming
The proposed changes risk:
Making more than 200,000 safe, legal e-bikes effectively illegal
Making e-bike use ineffective by mandating 10km/h limits on shared paths
Restricting access through age limits and licensing requirements
BQ is calling for practical, evidence-based amendments that support safe, accessible riding for everyone.
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 on the Gold Coast. 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.
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.
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 on the Sunshine Coast. 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.
Escape to the Noosa Hinterland this May for BQ’s Weekend at Pomona – Bicycle Queensland’s newest off-road adventure weekend designed for intermediate gravel riders, mountain bikers, e-bike explorers, and active families with confident teens aged 12+.
Across two days you’ll discover the best of the Noosa Trail Network and the quiet backroads that weave through open farmland, forests, ridgelines and the character-filled streets of Pomona and the surrounding hinterland. Each day offers a shorter, more dedicated off-road ride option or a longer, more challenging ride that uses more gravel and back roads – all supported by experienced ride leaders, detailed digital mapping, and BQ’s on-ground event team. These routes are all on mixed terrain, swapping between road, trails, gravel roads and firetrails – so expect a bit of everything and bring a bike to suit.
Off-road explorer (Cooran + Pinbarren): 32km, ~750m A scenic loop through Cooran via the Noosa Trail Network and around Mount Pinbarren before a rolling return beneath Mount Cooroora. This route is almost 80% off road, and most riders will prefer a mountain bike for the lower gearing for the main climb.
Go for gravel (Woondum + Kin Kin) 79km, ~1600m A big day out looping Woondum National Park, on a mix of country roads and gravel roads – with some sections of the Noosa Trail Network. This route is about 65% off-road with just a few percent on trail making it an ideal gravel bike challenge. There’s a sting in the tail, but it should leave you with enough energy to enjoy your afternoon in Pomona.
Sunday May 17:
Gravel Explorer – Tewantin National Park: 37km, 500m A gentler morning ride with forest road flow towards Tewantin, before riding back to Pomona. This route is a mix of gravel roads and back roads, with minimal time on pure off-road trails. About 60% is on unsealed roads.
Get out there! – Black Mountain + Noosa Trails: 55km, 1200m A challenging loop exploring Black Mountain and the Noosa Trail Network beyond Pomona. Picture ridgetops roads and climbs to stunning views, with fast descents back to the valleys.
Your Weekend Base: The BQ Hub – Pomona Showgrounds
The BQ Hub is your meet-point, rest stop and social space, complete with:
Ride registration & sign-on/off
Bike support: track pumps, tools and mechanic assistance
Rider support: water refills, drink mix, sunscreen & sanitiser
BQ merch & info desk
Milling space & bike parking, plus casual games for active downtime
Event costs
BQ Members: $120 Non-member adults: $175 Children 12-17: $25
Every rider receives a Rider Pack including BQ bottle, BQ neck gaiter, event plate/wristband and more. There is no event catering, but there are restaurants, cafes and a supermarket in Pomona.
Riders will be emailed downloadable route files in the weeks before the event, with a complete digital event program, via their registered email address.
Pomona is a perfect base for a relaxed cycling weekend. Between rides you can:
Explore the Pomona Markets or the Noosa Shire Museum on Saturday morning and afternoon respectively
Grab excellent coffee from local cafés or fuel up at Pomona’s pubs and eateries
Cruise to Noosa Parkrun if you’re keen for a pre-ride leg loosener
Where to stay
The world is your oyster for the Weekend at Pomona – bring your tent and book in at the Pomona Showgrounds or better yet – bring your caravan! There’s also a range of short stay accommodation providers in the greater region with options from bland to glam. You could even book a room at the Pomona Hotel – the perfect spot for live music fans. Any accommodation must be booked privately as it is not included with the event.
Pomona Showgrounds have powered and unpowered sites to book, you will need to book a powered site if you want to charge an e-bike. Camping at the Showgrounds starts at $40/night for singles, or $45 for two people. Mention you are with Bicycle Queensland for a discounted rate.
Where to eat in Pomona
There is no event catering for the Weekend at Pomona – however Pomona has a range of options for meals. If you’re booking camping at the Showgrounds there is an IGA a short walk away to get supplies. You could book a meal at the distillery, get breakfast at one of the many cafes, or head to the Pomona Hotel for a meal or refreshing drink. The Pomona Village Kitchen also does great meals – and coffee!
Ride, relax, explore – at your pace
BQ’s Weekend at Pomona is designed to be social, scenic and supportive. While ride leaders are on hand, you’re free to complete the rides at your own pace. Enjoy two days of discovering new roads and trails with friends old and new, backed by the safety and experience of Bicycle Queensland.
Join us for an unforgettable weekend in the Noosa Hinterland.
BICYCLE QUEENSLAND MEMBERSHIP
Giving riders peace of mind worldwide, advocating for a safer and accessible riding network, and growing a community which champions riding for transport, recreation and sport. Our memberships include personal accident, public liability and income protection insurance (excluding BQ Supporter) plus a range of discounts and offers including riding apparel and accessories, nutrition and more.
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.
Bicycle Queensland is pleased to announce a comprehensive regional tour through Northern and Southern Queensland, scheduled for September – November 2025. The tour will be led by Bicycle Queensland’s Director of Advocacy Andrew Demack, and aims to engage with local Bicycle Queensland members, bike riders, the bike industry, tourism bodies, schools, universities and regional councils across Queensland. It is your chance to come along, have your say and help shape the future of bike and scooter riding in Queensland.
The Regional Forum Tour underscores Bicycle Queensland’s commitment to advocating for bike and e-scooter riding as a vital component of community health, sustainable transport, and tourism opportunities for the state of Queensland. Throughout the tour, Andrew Demack will meet with stakeholders to discuss the benefits of bike and e-scooter riding, effective transport planning, opportunities for recreation and the significant impact of riding on local economies and community well-being.
Andrew Demack expressed enthusiasm about the tours, given it is a chance to connect directly with BQ Members, the broader riding community and decision and policy makers around the state.
“Bike and e-scooter riding play a crucial role in enhancing the liveability of our communities, promoting active lifestyles, reducing traffic congestion and even delivering clear economic benefits. We look forward to discussing these important issues and advocating for better infrastructure and policies throughout Queensland’s regions.”
BQ encourages you to attend a forum near you, to connect with BQ, share your local experiences and challenges and contribute to shaping advocact for better bike and scooter infrastructure and policies.
Bicycle Queensland would like to thank the Queensland government for their support in undertaking this essential regional advocacy work, 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 infrastructure and actions to best serve BQ members, stakeholders and communities.
RSVP directly to Andrew Demack via: info@bq.org.au
(More towns, dates and locations are being finalised – email media@BQ.org.au for details)
Bicycle Queensland are proud to present a coaching education opportunity, with funding support from the Department of Transport and Main Roads. BQ’s Her Ride program has delivered numerous courses throughout the Greater Brisbane area, aiming deliver safety and skills tuition in a social and supportive setting, mixing social rides with riding tips and creating new networks amongst riders.
In partnership with Ride Technics, BQ have developed a Ride Leader training program to train more coaches in the basics of our Her Ride program.
Bicycle Queensland are committed to expanding the Her Ride offering, and are soon entering into a new agreement with the Department of Transport and Main Roads to deliver Her Ride courses throughout the state over the coming years. To do so we need instructors suitable for the Her Ride program. BQ’s delivery partner, Ride Technics, have put a 3 day course together to cover the Ride Leader essentials for the Her Ride program. The course will cover everything from teaching methodology and skills progression, to developing the right group dynamics and making sure all participants are along for the ride. There is also a practical component, working with riders undertaking an existing Her Ride course.
Participants will gain fundamental coaching about training future Her Ride Program participants through knowledge and skills, and therefore be eligible for coaching employment by Bicycle Queensland for future Her Ride programs in their area.
Program delivery location and dates
The Train the Trainer program will be delivered over 3 days and includes structured skills coaching, supported rides, and confidence-building activities tailored for women riders who want to pursue Her Ride training. The purpose of the program is to increase the pool of Her Ride trainers available to support future Bicycle Queensland Her Ride Programs.
10:00am-12:30pm: Introduction and classroom theory components 1
12:30pm-1:30pm: Group lunch*
1:30pm-5:00pm: Classroom theory components 2
Saturday June 6: 8:00am to 4:00pm
8:00am-12:00pm: Practical components 2
12:00pm-2:00pm: Group lunch and Q&A with Sara Carrigan (City of Gold Coast)*
2:00pm-4:00pm: Classroom theory components 3
Sunday June 7: 8:00am to 4:00pm
8:00am-12:00pm: Practical components 3
12:00pm-2:00pm: Group lunch*
2:00pm-4:00pm: Practical components 4
*Lunch is included in the registration fees
Cost:
$199 per person, including lunches. $149 for the first five registrations.
Participant prerequisites:
Minimum Age: 18 years or older at the time of course commencement. Cycling Competence: Must be a confident and competent rider, able to demonstrate basic bike handling, braking, cornering, and group riding skills. We may run a skills assessment component at the commencement of the course or request a video submission prior to the course. Interest or Experience in Coaching or Teaching: A genuine interest in teaching or supporting others to learn cycling skills. Prior experience coaching, instructing, or mentoring (in any sport) is beneficial but not compulsory. Membership (for AusCycling-affiliated courses): Must hold a current AusCycling membership, at “Lifestyle” or higher level, prior to enrolment. Access to Equipment: Participants must bring their own roadworthy bicycle, helmet (meeting Australian Standards), and riding gear for practical sessions. Language and Literacy Skills: Sufficient English literacy and numeracy skills to understand course material, complete written components, and communicate effectively with learners. Previous Instructor Certification: Must have completed (at minimum) the AusCycling Foundation Instructor Course. Or provide evidence of being registered for a course in the next 3 months. As part of the AusCycling Foundation course, you will require: – A current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid). – Must hold a valid Blue Card or Working With Children Card prior to certification.
Bicycle Queensland is pleased to announce a comprehensive regional tour through Northern and Southern Queensland, scheduled for September – November 2025. The tour will be led by Bicycle Queensland’s Director of Advocacy Andrew Demack, and aims to engage with local Bicycle Queensland members, bike riders, the bike industry, tourism bodies, schools, universities and regional councils across Queensland. It is your chance to come along, have your say and help shape the future of bike and scooter riding in Queensland.
The Regional Forum Tour underscores Bicycle Queensland’s commitment to advocating for bike and e-scooter riding as a vital component of community health, sustainable transport, and tourism opportunities for the state of Queensland. Throughout the tour, Andrew Demack will meet with stakeholders to discuss the benefits of bike and e-scooter riding, effective transport planning, opportunities for recreation and the significant impact of riding on local economies and community well-being.
Andrew Demack expressed enthusiasm about the tours, given it is a chance to connect directly with BQ Members, the broader riding community and decision and policy makers around the state.
“Bike and e-scooter riding play a crucial role in enhancing the liveability of our communities, promoting active lifestyles, reducing traffic congestion and even delivering clear economic benefits. We look forward to discussing these important issues and advocating for better infrastructure and policies throughout Queensland’s regions.”
BQ encourages you to attend a forum near you, to connect with BQ, share your local experiences and challenges and contribute to shaping advocact for better bike and scooter infrastructure and policies.
Bicycle Queensland would like to thank the Queensland government for their support in undertaking this essential regional advocacy work, 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 infrastructure and actions to best serve BQ members, stakeholders and communities.
RSVP directly to Andrew Demack via: info@bq.org.au
(More towns, dates and locations are being finalised – email media@BQ.org.au for details)
