Event Type: BQ Event

BQ’s Weekend at Pomona

Post author By Mike Blewitt
Post date 4 December 2025

Escape to the Noosa Hinterland this May for BQ’s Weekend at Pomona – Bicycle Queensland’s newest off-road adventure 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.

Ride Options

Saturday May 16

Short gravel loop – approx. 35km and 650m climbing: a stunning loop to Cooran and around Mount Pinbarren on scenic trails and backroads, before a return via Mount Cooroora. This adventure route is mostly off-road, and we encourage you to use a mountain bike for comfort and confidence – and low gears! Experienced gravel riders will love this ride. Exact route and map to come.

Longer gravel loop – approx 80km and 1500m climing: An epic gravel loop around Woondum National Park using roads, back roads, gravel roads and select sections of the Noosa Trail Network. Resupply at Kin Kin. Exact route and map to come.

Sunday May 17:

Short gravel ride: A gentler ride heading to Tewantin National Park with a flowing return to Pomona. Compared to Saturday’s shorter route this ride has more forest roads and some open roads – with a few short trail sections. A gravel bike will be lots of fun and a mountain bike is just as suitable. Exact route and map to come.

Longer gravel challenge: Explore to the south through Black Mountain, and the immediate Noosa Trail Network around Pomona. This is another hilly route to deliver incredible views! It will suit experienced riders in a gravel bike or on a mountain bike if preferred. Exact route and map to come.

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

All riders receive a Rider Pack including a BQ bottle, BQ buff, event plate/wristband and more.

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Make It a Mini-Getaway

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

Accommodation is completely choose-your-own-comfort: stay at the Pomona Hotel, book a local Airbnb, or camp at the Pomona showgrounds under canvas or bring the caravan. Book direct with the Pomona Showgrounds and let them know you are part of the BQ Weekend at Pomona event.

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.

BQ Forum Brisbane CBD

Post author By Mike Blewitt
Post date 4 November 2025

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 already visited communities between Cairns and Townsville earlier in 2025, including attendance at the Queensland Mountain Bike Forum – his findings are already published, as are findings from central Queensland and southern Queensland.

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.