BUSHRANGER
BIKE RIDES/ACTIVITIES/TOURS:
2011/2012 - all the Bushranger Fun Stuff:
- Day rides, Mountain
Biking, Non-Event single day adventures etc. -
click here.
- Multi-day Short Breaks,
Non-Events and Tours - click here.
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Bushranger Bikes ‘Non-EVENTS’
Samford Valley
More about Bushranger
Bikes 'Non-Events' -
Click here.
Gearing
Up For Off-Road Adventures....
What's
Next: . BVRT Toogoolawah to Esk
return + more - February 2012 - date to be
set.
. Ewen Maddock Dam (Landsborough) through to
Mooloolah (Thunderbird cafe) return.
Forest, dam, old train line plus a tunnel -
great fun! February 2012 - date to be set.
Coastal Bike Path
Riding at its best.....
What's
Next:
Coolum
to Tewantin/Noosaville & return - 'Non-Event'
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Tuesday 14 February 2012 - fantastic ride -
heaps of fun!
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Click
Here for more or
e-mail!
More in coming newsletters….
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Beechworth, Victoria
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What's Happening in 2012? Here's a taste of
what's on the Tour calendar
so far!
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February 2012 |
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Coolum to
Tewantin/Noosaville & return - 'Non-Event'
- Tuesday 14 February 2012 - fantastic ride -
heaps of fun!
Click
Here for more or
e-mail!
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March 2012 |
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Bushranger Bikes North Island Volcanic Madness and Wine
Tour:
-13
Days/12 Nights of pure New Zealand Back Country Cycling and
Wine Magic
- 5 to 17 March
2012
Summer
Sizzler -
This is one of our
new
Back Country tours -
action packed and full on
but tamed just a little to suit a broader cross section of
adventure cyclists.
Suitable for cyclists with reasonable fitness and a big sense of
adventure and FUN. The difficulty rating is
Grade 2+
Brilliant!
More......
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Brisbane Valley Rail Trail
(Moore to Yarraman) + Moffatdale Wine Trail Cycling
'Non-Event'
- 26 to 28 March 2012 -
e-mail for more details!
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April 2012 |
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Sydney
Short Break -
Fantastic Harbour Walk + Cycling to the Gong - 2 to 5
April 2012
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more.....
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Gibraltar Range, Narrabri - Warrumbungle
- a driving & bushwalking Tag
Tour - 16 to 22 April 2012
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e-mail for more details!
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· NEW
- Tweed Coast to Sunshine Coast Cycling Safari - Pottsville to Noosa
- 26 April to 2 May 2012
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more.......
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May 2012 |
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Victoria - Cycling the High
Country and Goulburn Valley Rail Trails - May 2012
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e-mail for more details!
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Victoria - Cycling the
Mountains to The Murray Rail Trail + Melbourne's Yarra Trail
- 11 to 19 May 2012 -
more!
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Victoria - Cycling the
Melbourne Bays and the Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail
- May 2012
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e-mail for more details!
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June 2012 |
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Cairns Short Break -
early June 2012 -
e-mail for more details!
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Central Queensland - Cania and Carnarvon Gorges
- a driving & bushwalking Tag Tour
- 11 to 17 June 2012 -
more!
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Other dates and custom group tours are available - please
contact Bushranger -
info@bushrangerbikes.com.au
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Expressions of interest are being
taken for all of these holidays now - more information and details are
available on request - e-mail
info@bushrangerbikes.com.au Limited spaces are available so act
now!
PLUS
- Look out for my
Blackbutt/Brisbane Valley Rail Trail 1 Day 'Non-Event', a Ewen
Maddock Dam 1 Day easy Mountain Bike adventure 'Non-Event', and a fantastic 3 day/2 night
Awesome 'Experience' - high
quality & amazing accommodation, gourmet food Brisbane Valley Rail
Trail & Glasshouse Mountains cycling/walking adventure- so keep an eye out for details
of this trip!
2012 is going to be all about
amazing locations, fantastic fun and very very busy!
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Warren & Lesley - Central Otago Rail
Trail
Brisbane City Council
Active Park Bike
Rides - October 2011 to March 2012
Downloadable/Printable version -
click here
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Ride |
Date |
Start time |
Description of
Ride |
Where |
Meeting Place |
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Mountain to mangroves trail
ride (moderate pace) |
12/02/2012 |
8:30 |
We will follow Downfall Creek
to Virginia and on to Nundah for a coffee break. We will
return via the Kedron Brook bikeway. Distance is
approximately 30kms with a mix of bike paths, road sections,
some hills and can be hot with some head winds. This ride
includes a coffee stop. |
Raven Street Reserve, Rode
Road, Chermside West |
Downfall Creek Environment
Centre, Rode Road, Chermside |
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Lagoon loop ride plus the
Gateway Bridge challenge
(easy to moderate pace) |
18/02/2012 |
8:30 |
After riding a loop around the
lagoon we will tackle the new Gateway Bridge for some great
views, grab a coffee at a local café and then return.
Distance is approximately 25kms and suitable for riders with
some bike experience and fitness. There is a steep climb up
to the top of the gateway, out and back. This ride includes
a coffee stop. |
Minnippi Parklands, Stanton
Road, Tingalpa |
Off Wynnum Road, car park near
the lake |
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Mangroves meander lunch ride
(easy pace) |
23/02/2012 |
11:00 |
This is a beautiful coastal
ride by the sea and nice and flat. Distance is
approximately 20kms and suitable for all riders with some
experience and bike fitness. This ride includes a
coffee/lunch stop. |
Elanora Park, Granada Street,
Wynnum |
Entrance to the park off
Granada Street, Wynnum |
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Northern suburbs and wetlands
explorer ride
(moderate to quicker pace) |
1/03/2012 |
9:00 |
Utilising Kedron Brook, river
bike ways and road sections we will undertake a loop ride
through Windsor, Herston, Newstead, Hamilton and Hendra.
Distance is approximately 30kms with undulating terrain,
some busy road sections and intersections and is open and it
can get hot. This ride includes a coffee stop. |
Grinstead Park, Shand Street,
Alderley |
Car park at the playground,
Shand Street, Alderley |
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Beach front explorer ride
(quicker pace) |
22/03/2012 |
9:30 |
We will ride the Deagon
deviation bikeway and Boondall Wetlands to Nudgee Beach and
return via the fantastic Northern beaches. Distance is
approximately 45kms and mainly on flat bike paths but it can
get hot with headwinds. This ride includes a coffee stop. |
Decker Park, 25th Avenue,
Brighton |
Car park, 25th Ave |
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Bay and wetlands explorer
breakfast ride
(quicker pace) |
31/03/2012 |
8:000 |
We will ride to Shorncliffe
via the Boondall Wetlands and return. Distance is
approximately 40kms and is mainly on bike paths but it can
get hot with headwinds. This ride includes a
coffee/breakfast stop. |
Albert Bishop Park, Hendley
Avenue, Nundah |
Car park at the end of Hedley
Avenue, Toombul |
No booking
required but please turn up at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
Bike Hire: Quality bikes (including helmets and gloves) are available for
hire for $15 per activity. Please call - Office: 07 31391402,
Mob: 0409053694 or e-mail (jon@bushrangerbikes.com.au)
to book a bike and give size details. All our rides include a
stop for coffee and a snack (so make sure you bring some
change), great company and a chance for a chat.
Brisbane City Council
GOLD Bike
Rides for Adventurous over 50s! - October 2011 to March 2012
Downloadable/Printable version -
click here
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ACTIVITY |
DATE |
TIME |
WHERE |
ADDRESS |
PARTICIPANT
INFO |
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Cycling the University and Bridges
Social 20km ride looping into
the city via the Green Bridge, Queensland University and the
Go Between Bridge and back to Greenslopes via the Southeast
Freeway bikeway. You will encounter a few hills on this
ride. Bring some change for a coffee stop along the way.
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Mon 13 Feb |
9.30am-12pm |
Greenslopes |
Thompson Estate
Pine Street
UBD Map 180 Ref E7
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Please bring your bicycle and helmet if you have one
otherwise phone Jon on 3139 1402 to organise equipment. Wear
comfortable clothing, sun protection, enclosed shoes and
bring some money for a coffee stop. Meet at Thompson Estate
Park at Pine Street, 15min prior to start time. |
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Cycling by the River
Social 20km river and CBD
adventure including the Story and Goodwill bridges from New
Farm Park. Bring some change for a coffee stop along the
way. |
Fri 17 Feb |
9.30am-12pm |
New Farm |
New Farm Park Brunswick Street
UBD Map 24
Ref B2 |
Please bring your bicycle and helmet if you have one
otherwise phone Jon on 3139 1402 to organise equipment. Wear
comfortable clothing, sun protection, enclosed shoes and
bring some money for a coffee stop. Meet at the Rotunda
inside New Farm Park, 15min prior to start time. |
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Cycling to the Parklands
Social 15km ride following
the bikeway from Finsbury Park across Enoggera Creek and
past Victoria Park through the bike and pedestrian tunnel to
Roma Street Parklands and return. |
Wed 22 Feb |
9.30am-12pm |
Newmarket |
Finsbury Park
Finsbury Street
UBD Map 139 Ref J18 |
Please bring your bicycle and helmet if you have one
otherwise phone Jon on 3139 1402 to organise equipment. Wear
comfortable clothing, sun protection, enclosed shoes and
bring some money for a coffee stop. Meet in the car park at
the end of Finsbury Street, Newmarket, 15min prior to start
time. |
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Cycling by the Brook
Social 20km ride following
Kedron Brook from Alderley to the wetlands park in Kedron
and return. |
Wed 21 Mar |
9.30am-12pm |
Alderley |
Grinstead Park
Shand Road
UBD Map 139 Ref D8
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Please bring your bicycle and helmet if you have one
otherwise phone Jon on 3139 1402 to organise equipment. Wear
comfortable clothing, sun protection, enclosed shoes and
bring some money for a coffee stop. Meet in the Grinstead
Park car park off Shand Street, 15min prior to start time. |
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Cycling by the Creek
Social 15km ride with rest
breaks to suit the group. Follow Ithaca and Enoggera Creeks
through many shady parks including Banks Street Reserve to
Ashgrove and return. Bring some change for a coffee stop
along the way. |
Fri 30 Mar |
9.30am-12pm |
Ashgrove |
Dorrington Park
Mirabooka Road
UBD Map 138, Ref P18 |
Please bring your bicycle and helmet if you have one
otherwise phone Jon on 3139 1402 to organise equipment. Wear
comfortable clothing, sun protection, enclosed shoes and
bring some money for a coffee stop. Meet at the Hockey
grounds car park on Mirrabooka Road 15min prior to start
time. |
Booking
isn't necessary however you can book through the Brisbane City
Council Call Centre - Ph: 3403 8888 if you want to. Please turn up at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
Bike Hire: Quality bikes (including helmets and gloves) are available for
hire for $10 per activity. Please call - Office: 07 31391402,
Mob: 0409053694 or e-mail (jon@bushrangerbikes.com.au)
to book a bike and give size details. All our rides include a
stop for coffee and a snack (so make sure you bring some
change), great company and a chance for a chat.
Brisbane City Council Chillout
Program:
Bookings through the Brisbane City
Council Call Centre - Ph: 3403 8888. Check for next activity
dates.
Brisbane City Council
GOLD
Program:
Bookings through the Brisbane City
Council Call Centre - Ph: 3403 8888
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Moreton Bay Regional Council Super Holiday Activities for Teenagers (SHAFT):
School Holidays - Mountain
Biking in Bunyaville
State Forest Park, Albany Creek.
Bookings:
through the Moreton Bay Regional Council Call Centre - Ph: 3480 6643
Moreton Bay Regional
Council Older &
Bolder Program:
Scarborough -
Redcliffe - Margate Beach Front Cruise - contact Council for next ride.
Bribie Island - Pumistone Passage and
Canal Cruiser - contact Council for next ride.
Bookings: through the Moreton Bay
Regional Council Call Centre - Ph: 3480 6643
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Poulter River, Canterbury High
Country, South Island, New Zealand
Brisbane City Council GOLD Bike Rides -