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Southeast Queensland - COVID - Current restrictions/lockdowns etc.: For updates and local information please check the Queensland Health web site - www.health.qld.gov.au

Latest advice (Queensland Health, Outdoors Queensland and Brisbane City Council):  - Recreation & Fitness Industry:

Lockdown restrictions for Southeast Queensland have been lifted.  Organised cycling activities are now allowed and the Brisbane City Council GOLD activities have now resumed.

Please check the calendar below for activity dates, including re-scheduled rides.

As any future changes occur that impact on the delivery of local activities, these will be posted onto the Bushranger Bikes web site.  Also please check the Queensland Health web site - www.health.qld.gov.au & Brisbane City Council's Active & Healthy programs web site for any relevant information & updates. 

Please Note: Bike rides that are cancelled due to COVID lockdown can be rescheduled.  Please check this web site for updates.

Brisbane City Council GOLD Cycling Program is now available - July to December 2021 - Revised rides  Click Here

Bushranger Bikes local ride program - New Program in development - Click Here.

 More about Bushranger Bikes 'local' rides - options, itineraries & more - Click here.


**Media -  Bushranger Bikes featured on Channel 7's Queensland Weekender with a focus on my new Southeast Queensland Whale Trail Cycling tour.  For a peek at the promo and to find out about this tour click here.

Check out the latest story on Bushranger Bikes tour on 'Weekend Notes'.  Even better - why not join us for some great cycling fun! E-mail info@bushrangerbikes.com.au



Southeast Queensland Awesome Tour

Bushranger Bikes Southeast Queensland  'Whale Trail'TM

Cycle The Humpback - Exclusive to Bushranger Bikes

 


Tour Dates
- Winter 2021 - June through to August.  See more details below:


Please e-mail me for updates or information on the 2021 tours, booking details and forms -
info@bushrangerbikes.com.au
 

These are the magic cycling months in Queensland so join me for some awesome coastal adventure cycling!

For all the details about this amazing new tour program click here! plus the details of a 'Short Break' option - here.
 


Queensland, Victoria & NSW - Bushranger Bikes Tour Calendar - join Bushranger Bikes for the Cycling Tour of a life time!


2021 Tours!! Great Multi Day Cycling Adventure Tours:


Bushranger Bikes Southeast Queensland  'Whale Trail'TM

2021 Tours: - These tours are run over Southeast Queensland's winter months - June to August.  No dates have been set for these tours as yet - please contact me to register your interest.

- June 2021 - fully booked

- July 2021 - cancelled

- August/September 2021 - cancelled

Please contact me to discuss possible options and dates for Whale Trail adventures as a clearer picture of 2021 emerges and travel options and restrictions stabilise.

Please e-mail for more information.   info@bushrangerbikes.com.au

Southeast Queensland Coastal Cycling - the Bushranger Bikes Whale Trail Enquiries & bookings are being taken now!

Sydney NSW.....2021

I'm hoping to be able to conduct one tour in 2021 - the new 4  day itinerary is fantastic and provides additional rides in Sydney - Narrabeen Lakes, Parramata, and Olympic Park to Botany Bay.

Uncertain however still under consideration - put this one on your adventure planner - November 2021 - pleas enquire now!

Walking and Cycling Sydney & Wollongong Enquiries taken now!
Victorian High Country.......2021

3 Rail Trails Tour - Awesome Autumn & Stunning Spring.  This is the Bushranger Bikes 'Signature' Tour - Rail, Wine and History Tour.  Two tours are scheduled and fully booked - we will wait to see what happens!

Please enquire about other possible tours later in 2021 – e-mail jon@bushrangerbikes.com.au


Awesome Autumn 3 Rail Trails Tour - Victoria
Enquiries are being taken now!
New Zealand.........2021?

New Zealand South Island
& North Island adventure tours - Back Country Cycling Tours.

Depending on what unfolds over 2021 relating to Trans Tasman travel I am hoping to be able to run a small trip South Island tour in late September 2021.

Enquire and register your interest.

**Bushranger Bikes New Zealand tours are currently on hold - however please have a look at the trip itineraries and if you see something there that interests you please contact me to discuss options.
New Zealand Itinieraries - Intersted?

 
 info@bushrangerbikes.com.au
Enquiries Now!

For more info Click here for all the details by tour location, including itineraries, inclusions and cost.

Interested?  Enquiries and bookings are being taken now!   For all the details and the full itineraries please e-mail me -   info@bushrangerbikes.com.au


Bushranger Bike Rides, Activities, Half & Full Day & Short Break Tours:
 

What's on at the moment..........

Pt Cartwright - Sunshine Coast

Local Southeast Queensland stuff....always new rides and dates in the planning so check out the site regularly and/or sign up to receive Bushranger Bikes Newsletters - Click Here.

Half day, full day & Short Break adventure rides are back on the calendar - keep an eye out for newsletters and also updates on the web site.  The theme - Cycling Fun - Rides to 'Beat the Boring'.

More about Bushranger Bikes 'local' rides - options, itineraries & more - Click here.

Want to make sure you don't miss any of the Bushranger Bikes adventure cycling programs?  Sign up for Bushranger Bikes Newsletters - Click Here.

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Beechworth, Victoria
 

Bushranger Bikes Rides & Tours - Amazing recreational cycling adventures to amazing places!

Check the 'Tours' page.   Interested? Contact Bushranger Bikes now!  info@bushrangerbikes.com.au

 

Other dates and custom group tours are available - please contact Bushranger - info@bushrangerbikes.com.au
 

More information and details are available through the 'Tour' pages on my web site - click here - or on request - e-mail info@bushrangerbikes.com.au Limited spaces are available so act now!

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Bi-Cycling Brisbane GOLD Cycling - July to December 2021


Download the program - click here.   Please Note: Bike rides that are cancelled due to COVID lockdown can be rescheduled.  Please check this web site for updates.
Cycling Brisbane

BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL Cycling Brisbane GOLD PROGRAM - Jul to Dec 2021
- Bushranger Bikes Program
Date/s (incl. day of the week) Location (incl. suburb) Meeting location Activity title Start time Finish time Description Bookings required  Program  Age specific requirements Participant cost Specific requirements 
Thursday 1/07/2021

Cancelled - COVID Lockdown
Grovely Sports Ground Park
Keperra
Meet at the car park, Hanran Street, 15 minutes before the ride starts Bicycle Ride 9:30:00 13:00:00 Upper Kedron Brook: Intermediate distance and medium paced social 35+ km ride. Follow Kedron Brook from its upper reaches to Alderley, the Grange, Toombul and to Nundah for a break. The return will include a short loop through Wavell Heights and then back to the brook. Can be a hot ride with head breezes. This ride would suit those with a reasonable level of fitness and some cycling experience.  No GOLD Seniors Free Bring a bicycle and helmet if you have one, otherwise phone Jon on 0409 053 694 to organise equipment hire - $15. Bring money for a coffee stop.
Wednesday 14/07/2021 Orleigh Park, West End Meet at the car park (cnr Riverside Drive and Hill End Terrace) 15 minutes before the start time Bicycle Ride 9:30:00 13:00:00 The River West: Medium paced social 35+ km ride to Toowong via the Go Between Bridge, along the Bicentennial Bikeway, branching off to pick-up the Western Freeway path. Some climbing along this section of the path over Moggill Road and crossing the Brisbane River at Jindalee, with a spin out to Rocks River Park. After a short break we retrace back to Toowong for a break. Out to St Lucia and the Uni, over the Lady Eleanor Schonell Bridge and back to Orleigh Park via Gladstone Road and Dornoch Tce Highgate Hill. Expect some hills and can be a hot ride. This ride would suit those with a reasonable level of fitness and some cycling experience. No GOLD Seniors Free Bring a bicycle and helmet if you have one, otherwise phone Jon on 0409 053 694 to organise equipment hire - $15. Bring money for a coffee stop.
Thursday 29/07/2021

New Date
Grovely Sports Ground Park
Keperra
Meet at the car park, Hanran Street, 15 minutes before the ride starts Bicycle Ride 9:30:00 13:00:00 Upper Kedron Brook: Intermediate distance and medium paced social 35+ km ride. Follow Kedron Brook from its upper reaches to Alderley, the Grange, Toombul and to Nundah for a break. The return will include a short loop through Wavell Heights and then back to the brook. Can be a hot ride with head breezes. This ride would suit those with a reasonable level of fitness and some cycling experience.  No GOLD Seniors Free Bring a bicycle and helmet if you have one, otherwise phone Jon on 0409 053 694 to organise equipment hire - $15. Bring money for a coffee stop.
Wednesday 4/08/2021

Cancelled - COVID Lockdown
Downfall Creek Bushland Centre
McDowall
Meet at the car park, Rhode Road,  15 minutes before the start time Bicycle Ride 9:30:00 13:00:00 Mountain to mangroves trail: Medium paced 35+ km ride with a mix of bike paths, back road sections and hills. Follow Downfall Creek to Virginia, and on to Banyo for a break. Cycle through back streets and then pick up the Gateway Arteial Bikeway. Follow this back to Taigum and pick  up the Cabbage Tree Creek corridor through Fitzgibbon, Carseldine,some back streets through Aspley to Raven Street Reserve. There will be rest breaks to suit the group as it can be a hot ride with head winds. This ride would suit those with a reasonable level of fitness and some cycling experience. No GOLD Seniors Free Bring a bicycle and helmet if you have one, otherwise phone Jon on 0409 053 694 to organise equipment hire - $15. Bring money for a coffee stop.
Thursday 19/08/2021 Thompson Estate Reserve,
Greenslopes
Meet at the carpark at the corner of Victoria Terrace and Baron Steet 15 minutes before the start time Bicycle Ride 9:30:00 12:30:00 Freeway, City and Norman Creek Loop: Easy to medium-paced 25 km ride from Greenslopes. We will follow the South East Freeway Bikeway into the city, ride from South Bank, then a city/river loop over the Go Between and Goodwill bridges - for a break. The return will be a spin through Kangaroo Point, Dockside, Mowbray Park and Stones Corner following Norman Creek back to Greenslopes.  No GOLD Seniors Free Bring a bicycle and helmet if you have one, otherwise phone Jon on 0409 053 694 to organise equipment hire - $15. Bring money for a coffee stop.
Wednesday 25/08/2021 McDowall Reserve
McDowall
Meet at the Reserve entrance, cnr of Speilberg Street and Stallone Circuit 15 minutes before the start time Bicycle Ride 9:30:00 13:00:00 Northern suburbs and creeks explorer ride: Quicker paced 40-45 km ride from McDowall following the Cabbage Tree Creek bikeways and paths through Bridgeman Downs, Aspley, and then some back streets to pick up the Mountain To Mangroves corridor at Chermside West & out to Virginia and Nundah. Then we will follow the Brook and Northern Gateway Arterial paths back to Boondall, Taigum, Fitzgibbon, Carseldine and pick up the Cabbage Tree Creek corridor back to McDowall. Includes bike paths and roads. This ride would suit regular cyclists with a reasonable level of fitness.   No GOLD Seniors Free Bring a bicycle and helmet if you have one, otherwise phone Jon on 0409 053 694 to organise equipment hire - $15. Bring money for a coffee stop.
Monday 30/08/2021

New Date
Downfall Creek Bushland Centre
McDowall
Meet at the car park, Rhode Road,  15 minutes before the start time Bicycle Ride 9:30:00 13:00:00 Mountain to mangroves trail: Medium paced 35+ km ride with a mix of bike paths, back road sections and hills. Follow Downfall Creek to Virginia, and on to Banyo for a break. Cycle through back streets and then pick up the Gateway Arteial Bikeway. Follow this back to Taigum and pick  up the Cabbage Tree Creek corridor through Fitzgibbon, Carseldine,some back streets through Aspley to Raven Street Reserve. There will be rest breaks to suit the group as it can be a hot ride with head winds. This ride would suit those with a reasonable level of fitness and some cycling experience. No GOLD Seniors Free Bring a bicycle and helmet if you have one, otherwise phone Jon on 0409 053 694 to organise equipment hire - $15. Bring money for a coffee stop.
Thursday 9/09/2021 Brian Hallinan Bikeway
The Gap

Meet at the park, Riaweena Street West (by the Creek near the School Road pedestrian bridge) 15 minutes before the start time Bicycle Ride 9:30:00 12:30:00 Western creek explorer: Easy to medium paced social 25 km + ride from the upper reaches of Enoggera Creek through The Gap, St John's Wood and Banks Street Reserve to Kelvin Grove. Continue for a short loop through Downey Park and the Northey Street Gardens, returning to Kelvin Grove for a break. Then we retrace our path to The Gap. Ride includes some hills. No GOLD Seniors Free Bring a bicycle and helmet if you have one, otherwise phone Jon on 0409 053 694 to organise equipment hire - $15. Bring money for a coffee stop.
Wednesday 15/09/2021 Finsbury Park
Newmarket
Meet at the car park at the end of Finsbury Street, 15 minutes before the start time Bicycle Ride 9:30:00 12:30:00 Parklands and South Bank: Easy to medium-paced 25 km ride following the bikeway from Finsbury Park across Enoggera Creek, past Victoria Park. Ride through the bike and pedestrian tunnel to Roma Street Parkland, city courts precinct and Kurilpa Bridge to QGOMA and then return.  No GOLD Seniors Free Bring a bicycle and helmet if you have one, otherwise phone Jon on 0409 053 694 to organise equipment hire - $15. Bring money for a coffee stop.
Monday 20/09/2021 Moora Park
Shorncliffe
Meet at the top car park (Swan Street) 15 minutes before the start time Bicycle Ride 9:30:00 12:30:00 Northern bayside: Medium paced 30 - 35km social ride from Shorncliffe to Nudgee Beach via Deagon, the Entertainment Centre, Boondall Wetlands, Northern Gateway Arterial path and return. Mainly flat on bike paths and quieter back roads. Due to the distance and open exposed areas, this ride would suit regular cyclists with a reasonable level of fitness.  No GOLD Seniors Free Bring a bicycle and helmet if you have one, otherwise phone Jon on 0409 053 694 to organise equipment hire - $15. Bring money for a coffee stop.
Thursday 30/09/2021 Grinstead Park Meet at the top car park by the playground at Shand St 15 minutes before the start time Bicycle Ride 9:30:00 12:30:00 Kedron Brook Spin: Social 25 km easy paced ride following Kedron Brook to Toombul and then explore the paths to Skygate at Eagle Farm. There will be rest breaks to suit the group as it can be hot with head winds.  No GOLD Seniors Free Bring a bicycle and helmet if you have one, otherwise phone Jon on 0409 053 694 to organise equipment hire - $15. Bring money for a coffee stop.
Monday 4/10/2021 Dorrington Park
Ashgrove                              
Meet at the hockey grounds car park, Mirrabooka Road, 15 minutes before the start time Bicycle Ride 9:30:00 12:30:00 Urban explorer ride: Medium paced social 30-35 km ride. Follow Ithaca and Enoggera creeks through many shady parks and suburbs including St John's Wood, Banks Street Reserve, Ashgrove, Downey Park, Victoria Park and a loop through Kelvin Grove Urban Village. The return includes a short section of the Breakfast Creek trail.Expect a couple of steep climbs. No GOLD Seniors Free Bring a bicycle and helmet if you have one, otherwise phone Jon on 0409 053 694 to organise equipment hire - $15. Bring money for a coffee stop.
Friday 22/10/2021 Upper Kedron Recreation Reserve
Upper  Kedron
Meet at the playground car park, top of Upper Kedron Road, 15 minutes before the start time Bicycle Ride 9:30:00 12:30:00 Ferny Grove suburban explorer: Explore the bike paths and cycling routes around Ferny Grove. Quiet back roads, some rural areas and a section of the old Ferny Grove to Samford rail corridor. Undulating 25+ km ride with rest stops to suit the group.  No GOLD Seniors Free Bring a bicycle and helmet if you have one, otherwise phone Jon on 0409 053 694 to organise equipment hire - $15. Bring money for a coffee stop.
Thursday 28/10/2021 Orleigh Park,
West End
Meet at the car park (cnr Riverside Drive and Hill End Terrace) 15 minutes before the start time  Bicycle Ride 9:30:00 12:30:00 City and river loop: Easy to medium paced social 25-30 km ride to Toowong via the Go Between Bridge, along the Bicentennial Bikeway, through St Lucia and the university, over the Eleanor Schonell Bridge and into the city via  Norman Creek Bikeway. Continue through South Bank or cross the Goodwill and Go Between bridges and return to West End. Expect some hills.  No GOLD Seniors Free Bring a bicycle and helmet if you have one, otherwise phone Jon on 0409 053 694 to organise equipment hire - $15. Bring money for a coffee stop.
Monday 8/11/2021 Arthur Davis Park
Sandgate
Meet in front of the swimming pool, Flinders Parade, 15 minutes before the start time Bicycle Ride 9:30:00 13:00:00 Brisbane's northern foreshore: Medium-paced 35-40 km cycle along the Sandgate foreshore to Brighton. Then ride along the Deagon Deviation and out to Nudgee Beach via Boondall Wetlands trail. There are loop options now available using the new Gateway Arterial paths and we will return via Shorncliffe. Mainly flat ride that follows bike paths and quieter back roads. Due to the distance and open exposed areas, this ride would suit regular cyclists with a reasonable level of fitness.  No GOLD Seniors Free Bring a bicycle and helmet if you have one, otherwise phone Jon on 0409 053 694 to organise equipment hire - $15. Bring money for a coffee stop.
Wednesday 17/11/2021 Hickey Park
Stafford
Meet at the entry to the sports ground, end of Babarra Street, 15 minutes before the start time Bicycle Ride 9:30:00 12:00:00 The Brook: Social 20 km easy paced ride following Kedron Brook to Toombul and then some back streets to Northgate. A little on road riding through to Nundah and then across to the Kedron Brook path at Kalinga PK and back to Hickey PK. There will be rest breaks to suit the group as it can be hot with head winds.  No GOLD Seniors Free Bring a bicycle and helmet if you have one, otherwise phone Jon on 0409 053 694 to organise equipment hire - $15. Bring money for a coffee stop.
Thursday 25/11/2021 Elanora Park
Wynnum
Meet at the car park inside the boom gate, Granada Street,  15 minutes before the start time Bicycle Ride 9:30:00 12:00:00 Brisbane's southern foreshore: Easy paced social 20 km ride along the beautiful foreshore from Wynnum North, through Manly for a break at the boat harbour.  Then on to Lota for a loop and return.  No GOLD Seniors Free Bring a bicycle and helmet if you have one, otherwise phone Jon on 0409 053 694 to organise equipment hire - $15. Bring money for a coffee stop.
Friday 3/12/2021 Teralba Pk
Mitchelton
Meet at the car park by the Soccer Fields - off Osborne Road, 15 minutes before the start time Bicycle Ride 9:30:00 12:00:00 Cycle the Brook: Easy paced, flat, social 20 - 25km ride following Kedron Brook through Alderley, Stafford, Kedron and Clayfield to Toombul. A lap of the Criterium Track and then return via the brook trail with a loop around Mercer Park Wavell Heights.  No GOLD Seniors Free Bring a bicycle and helmet if you have one, otherwise phone Jon on 0409 053 694 to organise equipment hire - $15. Bring money for a coffee stop.
Thursday 9/12/2021 New Farm Park
New Farm
Meet at the rotunda in the park 15 minutes before the start time Bicycle Ride 9:30:00 12:30:00 City and river explorer Xmas ride: Social, easy-paced 20-30km cycle from New Farm Park into the Brisbane CBD past Waterfront Place and through the City Botanic Gardens, where we'll visit the nesting stone curlews. We then continue to South Bank, Kangaroo Point and return. This ride has some hills. There will be an optional extension along the boardwalk to Teneriffe and Newstead & possibly to Bretts Wharf Hamilton return - additional 5 - 8kms.  No GOLD Seniors Free Bring a bicycle and helmet if you have one, otherwise phone Jon on 0409 053 694 to organise equipment hire - $15. Bring money for a coffee stop.

Download the program - click here.


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