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.

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 RideTechnics, 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 2.5 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.

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 2.5 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.

Location: James Cook University, Cairns, Queensland

Dates/Times: 
•    Friday November 21: 3:30pm to 5:30pm
•    Saturday November 22: 8:00am to 2:00pm (12pm-2pm is a group lunch)
•    Sunday November 23: 8:00am to 2:00pm (12pm-2pm is a group lunch)

Cost:

$199 per person, including lunch on Saturday and Sunday. $149 for the first five registrations.

Participant prerequisites:

1. Minimum Age
   • 18 years or older at the time of course commencement.
2. Cycling Competence
   • Must be a confident and competent rider, able to demonstrate intermediate 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
3. Accreditation in coaching
   • A current coaching qualification from AusCycling: Foundation level or above – 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)
     • a valid Blue Card or Working with Children Card prior to certification
   • A genuine interest in teaching or supporting others to learn cycling skills
   • Coaching accreditation from AusCycling will be required to enter into a course delivery agreement with Bicycle Queensland in the future
4. First Aid Certification
   • A current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid) is required
5. Access to Equipment
   • Participants must bring their own roadworthy bicycle, helmet (meeting Australian Standards), and riding gear for practical sessions.
6. Language and Literacy Skills
   • Sufficient English literacy and numeracy skills to understand course material, complete written components, and communicate effectively with learners.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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)

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 Cairns. 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. 

Pre-requisites for joining:

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 program

• 10 hours of bike riding skill development sessions over 3 days
• The first session on Friday November 21 is a compulsory basic skills session from 3:30pm to 5:30pm – and also a chance to meet each other. Subsequent session times are 8:00am – 2:00pm for Saturday and Sunday.
• Run by professional riding coaches, you will learn bike maintenance, riding in groups, road riding, climbing and descending and more.

Prerequisites:

• You must be able to ride a bike, including starting and stopping unassisted
• You must supply your own helmet and bike (road or hybrid preferred)
• Your bike must be in good working order, e.g. working brakes, gears, pumped tyres.

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.

The Coaches 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!

Weekend costs

• BQ Members – $199
• Non-members – $249

What You’ll Experience

Across the weekend days, 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

Day 2: Learn the Basics

• 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 3: 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 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.

Her Ride terms and conditions.