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Bridges section of Boyne-Burnett Inland Rail Trail opens

The Boyne-Burnett Inland Rail Trail (BBIRT) is a great success story of grass-roots actions by communities a long way away from the seat of power.

Riding across the country to break the cycle of poverty

Imagine cycling from one side of Australia to the other! Bicycle Queensland members Nellie and Richard Logan will be riding more than 4000km over 28 days, on September 17 this year. They will help raise funds for children facing poverty.

UQ Lakes Station Works

Major construction has commenced at UQ Lakes station in St Lucia. Bike riders will see changed conditions through the area as construction takes place.

Gold Coast recycling hub idea takes shape

Wouldn’t it be great if regular bike riders had somewhere local that they could drop off for recycling those consumable items of bike riding, such as tyres, tubes and chains?

Bicycle Queensland Mountain Biking in National Parks Position Statement

Bicycle Queensland has released a policy supporting the further development of sustainable mountain bike trails in National Parks.

Bicycle Queensland advocates for the extension of the E-Vehicle rebate to E-Bikes

Bicycle Queensland has welcomed the State Government’s new incentives for electric vehicle purchases, but says they don’t go far enough.

B2GC Postponed

Due to the high circulation of COVID-19 and the flu in the community, as well as the significant rain fall in SEQ over May, June and July, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the Downer Brisbane to Gold Coast Cycle Challenge (B2GC) this year.

BQ’s top priorities for Brisbane City Council

In the lead-up to the Brisbane City Council’s budget, Bicycle Queensland's advocacy team wrote to BCC Transport chair Cr Murphy outlining our top priorities following recent rain events.