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Bushrangers MTB Club Sunshine Coast

Locality: Maroochydore, Queensland

Phone: +61 421 498 401

Address: PO Box 5481 Maroochydore Business Centre 4558 Maroochydore, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.bushrangers.org/

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25.01.2022 Bushrangers Ride Report 29/11/2020 Peachester Eclectic Throng 2.Eclectic PHILOSOPHY Denoting or belonging to a class of ancient philosophers who did not belong to or found any recognized school of thought but selected doctrines from various schools of thought.... noun: throng; plural noun: throngs 1. a large, densely packed crowd of people or animals. "he pushed his way through the throng. Peachester has a certain MTB Mystic about it, the eclectic throng set out from the end of old Peachester rd climbing up a grippy sandstone track from days of old to the sleepy town proper. Heading SW along a scenic ridge before entering a myriad of single tracks burmed up nicely from moto tyres followed with a selection of open fire roads with challenging ruts, root, just climbable hills and sandy sections to keep you on guard. Some excitement when a huge feral pig cut across the track, luckily a collision was avoided. No pork chops created The regulation downhill section lured in some new and old punters with a few coming to grief (softly) and quickly changing their skin tones to ochre red from the sandstone dust. Several more ungraceful dismounts ensued with moderate bloodletting from FLOTUS. Nothing serious. Cicadas and Bellbirds dulled any noise of a gritty chain and trail Yahooinglots of. Thankfully most deep creek gullies were dry, with only some signs of previous lost bikes bars protruding from the mud. Someone mentioned coffee and then it was on.., a race ensued back to the Peachester café to elevate cake & caffeine levels. Then a downhill blast down serious trial fairy tracks back to start point. Bloody fantastic ride.. Thanks to several ride visitors for joining in the ride. There is always an open invitation to riders from other clubs or travelers to join in any Bushrangers rides. Reminder CHRISTMAS PARTY PARTY PARTY Come join us for a relaxed fun day by the lake. Everyone welcome, the more the merrier. We will meet at Crummunda Park, 39 Coongarra Esplanade, Wurtulla QLD 4575 around 3.00pm on the 5th December. There is a beautiful lake for swimming, canoeing etc, a playground for the kids and plenty of shade to relax for the day, just bring a chair. Keep an eye out for the bushrangers gazebo, we will provide a basic bbq and refreshments, bring a plate to share, byo drinks or own food if you have special dietary requirements. Plenty of parking but feel free to ride there and we will have esky’s and ice for you to chill your drinks.

25.01.2022 RIDE REPORT Charlie Moreland . Mt Alan fire tower. August 2020 Seems to be the bigger the hills the more people turn up and the more of a fantastic ride is had by all. What goes up must come down. A Crystal-clear cool morning had 21 adventure seeking rides gather in dappled sunlight at Charlie Moreland park west of Kenilworth. 8 degrees. Setting out for the mammoth climb up the Sunday Creek rd, as ...the legs warmed, and lungs filled banter slowed except for the grinning E bikers. First lookout set the camera shutters alight before moving on up and up and up and then some more up... Scenery changes with the altitude from dry ridges to subtropical rainforest, palms, tree ferns and Giant stinging trees (Gympie Gympie) Note to self : do not use as toilet paper. The temperature dropped notably with altitude as we approached 700m above sea level!! Euphoria and delirium kicked in for riders who had not experienced this relatively unknow forest experience or it may have been due to lack of Oxygen and joyful exertion?? Arriving at Mt Alan fire tower with fantastic Views almost to the coast due to the clear air. Bikes below looked like toys. Most knew and prepared for the 4km & 444m Descent those that didn’t were in for a brake smoking never to be forgotten downhill... blast Yewww!!!! Everyone was speechless from grinning... 33km and 1150m climbing completed. Some carnage ensued as a reported big off occurred involving a tree, the ground, a flat Tyre and cartwheeling bike No injury sustained just vivid memories. This is a ride that clears the head and gives a bloody good reason to be alive and pedaling. You cannot afford not to miss these classic rides. Fantastic riding from everyone Big Effort Big Rewards ..Champions. See more

25.01.2022 RIDE EVENT DETAILS...... BONE YARDS...... Sunday 16/8/20 Location: Ferny Forest, Steve Irwin Way, Landsborough, Qld 4550 Time: 7.15 am for 7:30 am ride off Grade: Grade 3. Intermediate and above.... Google Maps/Streetview: https://goo.gl/maps/MvESe4Pfstja6V1Q9 Information: Meeting at Ferny Forest car park where we will have a warm up and make our way over to Boneyards. Whilst this will be a good social ride it is not a ride for beginners as it quiet challenging so only for intermediate and above. If you can ride Parklands you will be fine with Boneyards. Grade 2 option is to stay in Ferny Forest and meet for coffee afterwards. Please bring proof of insurance cover for mountain biking activities. If you do not have insurance then you can sign up to the MTBA free 8-week trial membership: http://www.mtba.asn.au/membership/free-trial-membership/ Alternatively you can obtain a day licence prior to the ride from MTBA also. Please keep the weather in mind. Keep an eye on Facebook for notifications and the calendar for updates. We will always endeavour to notify of any cancellations as soon as possible but sometimes the weather can be unpredictable and it is necessary to cancel at short notice. If you don’t use Facebook and are ever in doubt please email [email protected]. TIME (Sunday) 7:30 am - 10:30 am CALENDARGOOGLECAL See more

25.01.2022 GoGIRL Farewell to Hobbit Gully - Saturday 7.30am at Parklands https://bushrangers.org/ev/gogirl-farewell-to-hobbit-gully/

25.01.2022 Gympie Ride Sunday 15/12/2020 Come and check out the great tracks at Gympie, Compact with some sweet tracks to keep you sharp and on the power!!!. Suitable for Grade 2,3 & 4. Meet at 7.15am for a 7.30am ride off We are allowed up to 20 riders per group whilst practicing social distance rules. Please listen to ride leader as group may need to be split up to ensure compliance with Covid regulations. All riders must have insurance coverage. Please bring proof of insurance cover ...for mountain biking activities. If you do not have insurance then you can sign up to the MTBA free 8-week trial membership: http://www.mtba.asn.au/membership/free-trial-membership/ Coffee/lunch afterwards nearby. Please keep the weather in mind. Keep an eye on Facebook for notifications and the calendar for updates. We will always endeavour to notify of any cancellations as soon as possible but sometimes the weather can be unpredictable and it is necessary to cancel at short notice. If you don’t use Facebook and are ever in doubt please email [email protected]. TIME (Sunday) 7:30 am - 11:30 am LOCATION Victory Heights Mountain Bike Trails CALENDARGOOGLECAL See more

24.01.2022 Bushranger Jerseys Limited quantities of Bushranger Jerseys available. Short sleeve Enduro style. See photos Sizes.... 2 of 2XL 5 of XL 2 of Large 1 of Small Cost $45.00 each Let us know if you would like a jersey, will be bringing them to this weeks Parklands Atkinson rd ride Sunday 10/1/2021 see previous post for ride details

24.01.2022 Notice of track works in Parklands works are being conducted by QPWS and Trail works to tidy up Cancer tree and CCC tracks for environmental and compliance purposes. Please respect trail closures for your safety and others working in these areas.. Keep safe

24.01.2022 Ride Cancellation Sunday 13/12/2020. Due to past, current and future rain predicted this mornings ride is cancelled. Time to get in and check the bike over for next time. http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR083.loop.shtml#skip

24.01.2022 Save the date. https://bushrangers.org//october-long-weekend-camping-tri/

23.01.2022 Sunday Ride 20/12/0220 Ferny Adventure with options Location: Ferny Forest, Steve Irwin Way, Landsborough, Qld 4550... Time: 6.45 am for 7:00 am ride off Grade: Grade 3. Intermediate and above. Google Maps/Streetview: https://goo.gl/maps/MvESe4Pfstja6V1Q9 Information: Meeting at Ferny Forest car park. Whilst this will be a good social ride it is not a ride for beginners as it quiet challenging so only for intermediate and above. Grade 2 option is to stay in Ferny Forest and meet for coffee afterwards. Please bring proof of insurance cover for mountain biking activities. If you do not have insurance then you can sign up to the Auscycle free 4-week trial membership: search Auscycle https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/lifestyle Please keep the weather in mind. Keep an eye on Facebook for notifications and the calendar for updates. We will always endeavour to notify of any cancellations as soon as possible but sometimes the weather can be unpredictable and it is necessary to cancel at short notice. If you don’t use Facebook and are ever in doubt please email [email protected]. TIME (Sunday) 7:00 am - 10:30 am CALENDARGOOGLECAL

22.01.2022 Well it looks like La Nina might be on its way as our planned ride was foiled by the MTB weather gods, possible due to riders not spending enough time kneeling & cleaning bikes??, this has now changed with recent rains/mud. http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/updates/articles/a020.shtml So, the Mapleton highlands were called upon, Launch point Lillyponds, 10 devout riders gathered in the mist headed North on Mapleton forest drive through tall timbers and subtropical rainforests. ...The challenge was to avoid the tyre grit when descending at high speeds, you know what its like riding with one eye shut and the other blurry with eye watering speed Yaaah Hoooo & hang on tight to the bars, corner what corner???. Down towards Cooloolabin dam stopping to show newer riders some of the scenery. Lots of side tracks and potential loops for later exploration were passed up before arriving at the Dam wall for mandatory photos and linguistic exercises (possibly called Bull shiet). A different loop was put into action for the return climb, cutting back through Baronga rd then heading into the labyrinth of aptly named fire breaks starting at Python Break nice techy downhill. Before climbing the rocky step ups of (death) Adder break with fantastic scenery before joining back to the Cooloolabin-Mapleton rd. The Magic Mile single track was ridden back up to the day use area, traction control and double diff locks were activated on slippery ascents with everyone smiling as the sun came out..it can’t rain forever. 28Km and 730m elevation scared of the demons for another week. Post traumatic coffee, sausage rolls, cakes, shakes and snakes were gleefully consumed at the bakery in good old Mapleton. Edward Kellys (Ned’s) name was mentioned a few times as the club was started up in this town back in 1993. Mega Kudos to all who rode today, great time was had by all and sundry. Trail care next Saturday Parklands 1:00pm, bring your Boots and Trail care crafting skills. Trails don’t maintain themselves they need your input (you ride you dig). Looking forward to seeing you there more details on Facebook. https://www.redbull.com/a/mtb-trail-etiquette-dos-and-donts See more

21.01.2022 Change to club ride - 06/09/2020 Due to planned burns around Ewen Maddock this weekend we have decided to move this Sunday's club ride to Wooroi. Check out the calendar for further info.... https://bushrangers.org//wooroi-forest-monthly-social-rid/

21.01.2022 Mapleton - 26/07/2020 New ride location due to weather keep an eye on Facebook if bad weather is persistent we may need to cancel. Location: Delicia Road, Mapleton, opposite Lillyponds... Time: 7.15am for 7.30am ride off Grade: 3 Google Maps/Streetview: https://goo.gl/maps/OfZOQ Please bring proof of insurance cover for mountain biking activities. If you do not have insurance then you can sign up to the MTBA free 8-week trial membership: http://www.mtba.asn.au/membership/free-trial-membership/ Alternatively you can obtain a day licence prior to the ride from MTBA also. Coffee afterwards at nearby location. Please keep the weather in mind. Keep an eye on Facebook for notifications and the calendar for updates. We will always endeavour to notify of any cancellations as soon as possible but sometimes the weather can be unpredictable and it is necessary to cancel at short notice. If you don’t use Facebook and are ever in doubt please email [email protected].

21.01.2022 If you love riding Parklands or are a club member, it's time to have your say (whether you're a Bushranger or not)... Please fill out the survey, you only have a few days as it closes this week. https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6032911/bushrangers2020

21.01.2022 Parklands Radar hill ride report. 27/12/2020 Great to see so many riders roll in joining the post Xmas ride, lots of Presents Bling on display from Gloves, Jerseys, socks etc. and who know jocks?? QR Covid compliance sign in went smoothly to assist in keeping the population safer. Weather was moderately cool considering it was mid-summer.... The faster group went into anticlockwise mode, heading for the hills quicker than the sweat running down their faces, various obstacles encountered including a behemoth fallen tree needing a 1+m lift over, group effort.. individualism kicked in several splinter groups formed to include downhill Xmas Gravity. The odd Shower helped cool the core, decrease grip & fancy sideways maneuvers ensued with fear in the rocky sections. Finishing on tracks Ccc, Tazar, Blue tongue followed by a warm down on Lush. Big effort.. hopefully we didn’t leave to many out in the wilderness. Moderate paced and Rookie riders balanced the rotation of the global axis (Parklands) by heading clockwise, checking out all the old favorite tracks, showing newer riders the hidden wonders of these great tracks forged by our Bushranger pioneers. Determined riding from newer riders. Last weeks trail care works were greatly appreciated by riders with tree clearing, signage post work, skills area tidy, drainage works in Lush. Thanks to all who attended Coffee Beans and a variety of refueling merchandise mixed with post ride comradery in Bli Bli at Espresso Bar Café for post ride theatre.. including a personalized Jumbo Jet.. Next week community ride is at wooroi TewantinSunday 3/1/2021

20.01.2022 Bushranger Community Ride Sunday 1/11/2020 Monthly social/community ride that welcomes and introduces new riders to the club and allows old members to enjoy a more social paced ride. Meet at 6.45am for a 7.00am ride off.... Ride leaders will cater for different levels. Meet at Day Use car park. Children welcome, but under 16 must be accompanied by an adult on the ride. Please listen to the ride leader and be mindful that there will be new riders in the group. All riders must have insurance coverage. Please bring proof of insurance cover for mountain biking activities. If you do not have insurance then you can sign up to the MTBA free 8-week trial membership: http://www.mtba.asn.au/membership/free-trial-membership/ Coffee afterwards nearby. Please keep the weather in mind. Keep an eye on Facebook for notifications and the calendar for updates. We will always endeavour to notify of any cancellations as soon as possible but sometimes the weather can be unpredictable and it is necessary to cancel at short notice. If you don’t use Facebook and are ever in doubt please email [email protected]. TIME (Sunday) 7:00 am - 10:30 am LOCATION Wooroi Day use area CALENDARGOOGLECALBushranger

20.01.2022 Sugar Bag Caloundra 20/9/2020 Sugar bag is one of those last remaining inner suburban bush areas with MTB tracks accessible to the locals and visitors to the area, what a brilliant facility for people to live life to the MAX !!! and carve it up on all styles of MTB’s. This place is like a Cherry Ripe in a salad (I know what id prefer !!!) brilliantly set up & maintained by the local club CORCA. Bushrangers ready to roll but a couple of bikes refused to cooperate with a cha...in breaking in the car park and a disrespectful seat post dropping when not asked, best to get mechanicals out of the way early. Santa (Cruz) came early for Paul V riding his new magic carpet in the lolly shop. Objective to ride all tracks which involves so many creative features, double sea saw, numerous timber rollovers, high windy raised skinnies, mega log rides, steep drops and sandstone rock gardens, big rock rolls. Lots of B lines to keep things safe if needed. Big turnout of lady riders upskilling nice work.. Everyone packed in some challenging riding and untapped hidden skills particularly new members with up to 19km . Kudos to ride leaders Paul H and Mr T for keeping the riders in the power zone and on the straight and narrow. To top of diversity Moffat beach was chosen for coffee in the park with magic blue sky and ocean background. Sugar bag with a Cherry on top. Next week’s ride is Wamuran well worth the effort for this one.

19.01.2022 Bushrangers MTB Club Sunshine Coast Come One Come All, Parklands Trails NEED YOU!!. With the weather clearing after a good soaking trail care is booked for this Saturday 19/12/2020 1:00pm . Works include, Clearing tracks of Debris, Drainage clearing, Vegetation control over tracks, BurmLots to do so time to weld the Hoe in anger burning off some Calories to fit more Xmas Pudding in on the big day. Looking forward to seeing your there

19.01.2022 Glasshouse Mountains Ride report. August 2020 If there is one thing that can be said about a Bushrangers Mtb ride they are NEVER BORING. The Glasshouse mountains has a plethora of riding options from wide open spaces and pine forests, sneaky tree lined single tracks, Rocky Gnarly snotty ups and downs , Magnificent Glasshouse Mt views, sick undulating sand stone features and challenging rutty ravines, not to mention Blue skies and the infamous all-consuming gullies if things... get wet although today the weather was stupendous !!! and tracks even better. So 19 crank hardy Bushrangers rode all of the above styles of tracks and then some over 42 Km and 580m elev Gain.. (OK that ads said 25km and 2 hrs but) it was sort of make it up as we went along which to be brutally honest is what makes a great ride even better. Yes, there was some pushing when things got boulderous and inclines neared vertical but there is always a downhill after an up. A few memorable moments, some back tracking, a pedal that went walk about, a huge sandstone rock face borrowed some skin and created bad karma, a loose rocky track threw an E biker, some dank mud puddles shared. All was forgotten with some great native flowers out in bloom and the lure of the coffee & a Patisserie at the end of the ride. Glasshouse bakery was doing a roaring trade added to by ravenous Bushgrangers who scoffed down carbs like they were going out of fashion. The inner glow had returned... Thanks to a multitude of ride leaders, too many to mention and thanks to everyone’s adventurous spirit. One to remember. Next week is an away ride at Promisedland and Toogum as well as the Ewan Maddock dam Social ride. Check calendar for details.

18.01.2022 EVENT DETAILS Starting Point: Location: Atkinson Road West, Bli Bli Time: 7.15am for 7.30am ride off Grade: Grade 3 & 4... Google Maps/Streetview: https://goo.gl/maps/Sj9ME Information: Our monthly Parklands ride. Please be mindful of the locals by keeping noise to a minimum and not parking in front of driveways. Please bring proof of insurance cover for mountain biking activities. If you do not have insurance then you can sign up to the MTBA free 8-week trial membership: http://www.mtba.asn.au/membership/free-trial-membership/ Alternatively you can obtain a day licence prior to the ride from MTBA also. Please keep the weather in mind. Keep an eye on Facebook for notifications and the calendar for updates. We will always endeavour to notify of any cancellations as soon as possible but sometimes the weather can be unpredictable and it is necessary to cancel at short notice. If you don’t use Facebook and are ever in doubt please email [email protected]. TIME (Sunday) 7:30 am - 10:30 am CALENDARGOOGLECAL

18.01.2022 05 SEP 06 CAMPING TRIP - TOOGOOM/PROMISED LAND... EVENT DETAILS Time for another camping trip, this time on the Fraser Coast of Burrum Heads where we get to ride two awesome trails Promiseland and Toogoom. DAY 1 (Saturday 05/09/2020) Drive north from Sunshine Coast for 2 hours 40 minutes to Childers where everyone meets at the Childers Woolworths carpark (https://goo.gl/maps/tCSzhDojsv72) around 9.00am. Then we all drive a further 20 minutes to the Promisedland MTB Park in Cordalba and we ride for a few hours. Bring lots of snacks and some lunch. Accommodation: Burrum Heads Hillcrest Holiday Park you can either stay in a cabin or bring your van, tent or swag. Full caravan park facilities including a BBQ area where Bushrangers will provide a social club BBQ for anyone joining us for the weekend. Burrum Heads is a nice coastal village where none MTB partners or children could easily spend a chilled weekend when you get you riding fix without feeling guilty. DAY 2 (Sunday 06/09/2020) We ride Toogoom MTB Park (only 15 min away). Then everyone has a safe 2.5hr drive back to the Sunshine Coast happy days!! NOTE All riders must have insurance coverage. Please bring proof of insurance cover for mountain biking activities. If you do not have insurance then you can sign up to the MTBA free 8-week trial membership: http://www.mtba.asn.au/membership/free-trial-membership/ TIME 5 (Saturday) 9:00 am - 6 (Sunday) 3:00 pm CALENDARGOOGLECAL

17.01.2022 EVENT DETAILS Location: Glasshouse Railway station car park. Time: 7:15am for 7:30am ride off Grade: Grade 3... Google Maps/Streetview: https://goo.gl/maps/JCsD4ePPmfdUoFJW6 Coffee at local bakery after the ride. Please bring proof of insurance cover for mountain biking activities. If you do not have insurance then you can sign up to the MTBA free 8-week trial membership: http://www.mtba.asn.au/membership/free-trial-membership/ Alternatively you can obtain a day licence prior to the ride from MTBA also. Please keep the weather in mind. Keep an eye on Facebook for notifications and the calendar for updates. We will always endeavour to notify of any cancellations as soon as possible but sometimes the weather can be unpredictable and it is necessary to cancel at short notice. If you don’t use Facebook and are ever in doubt please email [email protected]. TIME (Sunday) 7:30 am - 11:00 am CALENDARGOOGLECAL

16.01.2022 Cooloolabin Dam ride June 2020. If there is one way to thin a MTB ride it is to add the wrong ingredients bit like making a cake without the chocolate, cream, butter, sugar and not cooking it. Well in this case it mattered not that it was cold, overcast, raining on the coast, mid-winter with low light and some drizzle. The Genie was in the bottle and was about to be released as the decent down Bottle and Glass downhill track was the icing on the cake and the lure of the ri...de ahead. 15 trail hardened riders assembled at the Yandina BMX track determined to make the most out of the gloomy day, and they did.. Splitting in two groups with the traditional ride being started by 7 wayward Bushrangers with a warm up pedal along Browns creek road before facing the demon in the bottle (and Glass) fire road with a climb of 4.8km and 333m elevation, recently graded and hard packed everyone arrived at the top, minds now crystal clear and focused on the next stage of the adventure around Cooloolabin dam and back on to Blackall and Buckby rd on to Point Glorious lookout. On a clear day this has one of the best views on the coast. Today was more mystical with a great photo of the Bushranger inner hub at one with the mountains (see Photo). Heading back on the roller coaster roads to the top of the Single track Of Bottle and Glass. It has it all tight rutty tracks, double jumps, flowy burms, pedally road, loads of character and 4.8km and 333m of descent Yewww. Trail Genies were released, and icing was on the cake in the form or soil and water combined. Second group of 8 set out to do a new ride loop with huge variety of scenery. Past Wappa dam, through a herd of Dairy cows and their aromas, crossing palm lined rock creeks, the spectacular Bread knife past Kureelpa falls, rolling climb to Mapleton day use area, blast down the Magic mile, rocky track of Death adder break, Python break, single track of Coololabin dam. Then blast down the Bottle and Glass downhill as above.. great ride . Real life doco better than NetFlix!! With about 40km achieved by both groups this was one of those rides that will be remembered by the trail hardened worriers. Home to have Cake (with all ingredients) and Coffee. Oh and a 20min hot shower..to get rid of the icing. Great riding everyone Next weeks ride is Ewan Maddock dam community ride see you there. See more

15.01.2022 This weeks ride Yandina to Point Glorious with options. Some great views ... EVENT DETAILS Suitable for Grade 3 & 4-5. Grade 3 has a different meeting point to avoid initial steep climb Location: Yandina BMX track, road entrance opposite approx house no: 35 Cooloolabin Road, oval/park side. Time: 7.15am for 7:30am ride off Sunday 28/6/2020 Grade: Grade 4 Google Maps/Streetview: https://goo.gl/maps/CUjT4M Grade 3 Meeting Point: Location: Cooloolabin Dam Trail Head picnic area. Time: 7:45am for 8:00am ride off Grade: Grade 3 Google Maps/Streeview: https://goo.gl/maps/H7fNFNnqzUJ2 All riders must have insurance coverage. Please bring proof of insurance cover for mountain biking activities. If you do not have insurance then you can sign up to the MTBA free 8-week trial membership: http://www.mtba.asn.au/membership/free-trial-membership/ Coffee afterwards nearby. Please keep the weather in mind. Keep an eye on Facebook for notifications and the calendar for updates. We will always endeavour to notify of any cancellations as soon as possible but sometimes the weather can be unpredictable and it is necessary to cancel at short notice. If you don’t use Facebook and are ever in doubt please email [email protected].

15.01.2022 EVENT DETAILS Location: Meet at Wamuran Community Hall where will all ride to trail head from there Time: 7.15am for 7:30am ride off Grade: Grade 3-4... Google Maps/Streetview: https://goo.gl/maps/mPo2foNN8HiK3LLo7 Information: Fun ride with some single track, will involve some climbing, a moderate level of fitness required. Please bring proof of insurance cover for mountain biking activities. If you do not have insurance then you can sign up to the MTBA free 8-week trial membership: http://www.mtba.asn.au/membership/free-trial-membership/ Alternatively you can obtain a day licence prior to the ride from MTBA also. Please keep the weather in mind. Keep an eye on Facebook for notifications and the calendar for updates. We will always endeavour to notify of any cancellations as soon as possible but sometimes the weather can be unpredictable and it is necessary to cancel at short notice. If you don’t use Facebook and are ever in doubt please email [email protected]. TIME (Sunday) 7:30 am - 11:30 am CALENDARGOOGLECAL

15.01.2022 EVENT DETAILS Time for another camping trip, this time on the Fraser Coast of Burrum Heads where we get to ride two awesome trails Promiseland and Toogoom. DAY 1 (Saturday 05/09/2020) Drive north from Sunshine Coast for 2 hours 40 minutes to Childers where everyone meets at the Childers Woolworths carpark (https://goo.gl/maps/tCSzhDojsv72) around 9.00am. Then we all drive a further 20 minutes to the Promisedland MTB Park in Cordalba and we ride for a few hours. Bring lots of ...snacks and some lunch. Accommodation: Burrum Heads Hillcrest Holiday Park you can either stay in a cabin or bring your van, tent or swag. Full caravan park facilities including a BBQ area where Bushrangers will provide a social club BBQ for anyone joining us for the weekend. Burrum Heads is a nice coastal village where none MTB partners or children could easily spend a chilled weekend when you get you riding fix without feeling guilty. DAY 2 (Sunday 06/09/2020) We ride Toogoom MTB Park (only 15 min away). Then everyone has a safe 2.5hr drive back to the Sunshine Coast happy days!! NOTE All riders must have insurance coverage. Please bring proof of insurance cover for mountain biking activities. If you do not have insurance then you can sign up to the MTBA free 8-week trial membership: http://www.mtba.asn.au/membership/free-trial-membership/ TIME 5 (Saturday) 9:00 am - 6 (Sunday) 3:00 pm CALENDARGOOGLECAL

15.01.2022 Sunday 6/12/2020 Community Ride Location: Ewen Maddock Dam, Maddock Park, Mooloolah Connection Road if car park closed as part of Unity Water upgrades park at BMX track. Time: 6.45am for 7.00am ride off Grade:... Grade 2 -4 Google Maps/Streetview: https://goo.gl/maps/xvqh0 Information: The social ride usually also has a faster option for more advanced riders. Children welcome, but under 16 must be accompanied by an adult on the ride. Bring money for coffee stop mid-ride. Monthly community ride that welcomes and introduces new riders to the club. Please listen to the ride leader and be mindful that there will be new riders in the group. Please bring proof of insurance cover for mountain biking activities. If you do not have insurance then you can sign up to the Auscycling free 4-week trial membership: https://www.auscycling.org.au Please keep the weather in mind. Keep an eye on Facebook for notifications and the calendar for updates. We will always endeavour to notify of any cancellations as soon as possible but sometimes the weather can be unpredictable and it is necessary to cancel at short notice. If you don’t use Facebook and are ever in doubt please email [email protected]. TIME (Sunday) 7:00 am - 10:30 am LOCATION Ewen Maddock Dam CALENDARGOOGLECAL

15.01.2022 19 JULY VICTORY HEIGHTS EVENT DETAILS Suitable for Grade 2,3 & 4. Meet at 7.45am for a 8.00am ride off... We are allowed up to 100 riders per group whilst practicing social distance rules. Please listen to ride leader as group may need to be split up to ensure compliance with Covid regulations. All riders must have insurance coverage. Please bring proof of insurance cover for mountain biking activities. If you do not have insurance then you can sign up to the MTBA free 8-week trial membership: http://www.mtba.asn.au/membership/free-trial-membership/ Coffee/lunch afterwards nearby. Please keep the weather in mind. Keep an eye on Facebook for notifications and the calendar for updates. We will always endeavour to notify of any cancellations as soon as possible but sometimes the weather can be unpredictable and it is necessary to cancel at short notice. If you don’t use Facebook and are ever in doubt please email [email protected]. TIME (Sunday) 8:00 am - 11:30 am LOCATION Victory Heights Mountain Bike Trails CALENDARGOOGLECAL

15.01.2022 Great News CT track is now open after some maintenance works , Thanks to QPWS and Sunshine Coast regional council for their ongoing support of trails and Bushrangers MTB club at Parklands. As conditions remain dry tracks are still powdery so take it easy until we get some rain to bed in the soil, stay safe and enjoy the ride

14.01.2022 RIDE ON: Sunday 10/1/2021: Parklands Atkinson rd side. ** Due to Covid regulations please ensure you have your mobile phone with you at the beginning of the ride as all participants will now be required to register electronically via a QR code form.... Starting Point: Location: Atkinson Road West, Bli Bli Time: 6.45am for 7.00am ride off Grade: Grade 3 & 4 Google Maps/Streetview: https://goo.gl/maps/Sj9ME Information: Our monthly Parklands ride. Please be mindful of the locals by keeping noise to a minimum and not parking in front of driveways. Please bring proof of insurance cover for mountain biking activities. If you do not have insurance then you can sign up to the Auscycling free 4-week trial membership: https://www.auscycling.org.au Please keep the weather in mind. Keep an eye on Facebook for notifications and the calendar for updates. We will always endeavour to notify of any cancellations as soon as possible but sometimes the weather can be unpredictable and it is necessary to cancel at short notice. If you don’t use Facebook and are ever in doubt please email [email protected]. TIME (Sunday) 7:00 am - 10:30 am CALENDARGOOGLECAL

13.01.2022 Parklands: Radar Hill side 8/11/2020 Great day for a ride. light early morning shower, cool temp and a solid turnout of Bushrangers. Preamble welcomed 4 new riders Jye, Gina, Ruby, Leanne ( hope the spelling is OK), ride groups set to catering for everyone’s skill and fitness level, adjustable during the rides if anyone runs out of steam or Volts. Warm up being the hardest part of a ride with the new members group heading to Lush for initiation, this track is a hoot...!! so much fun as newbie or a full blown race fiend Anyone who says a track is boring isn’t going fast enough Ha Ha.Moving on towards more techy tracks . Gumby, Cancer tree, Rock and Roll, Rockadial Blue, Meadows, TNT ETC. Finishing off with the Hoe Chi Ho. New riders were in awe at the mix of tracks, depth of scenery and friendly encouraging support. Really impressive riding , Keep it up. Creativity was the order of the day with for the Frantic fast group seeking out as much techy tracks that Paul the Giant slayer could fit into a superb Sunday Session. Sweaty, slight muddy, trail weary with an inner glow the 2 groups recombined just beating a track quenching deluge at the trail head. Beverages, Bull Shstuff, Banter and Baked cuisine were scoffed down at Forest glen Bakery, No wonder bike shops are selling out of stock with such great places to ride.. Parkies Paradise Tech tips. 1. Slower/ slippery conditions consider dropping tyre pressure a tad. 2. Check out using candle Wax on your chain, You Tube it.!! Oil is Evil dirt attractant. 3. Correct seat height effects pedalling efficiency. Next weeks ride is Gympie, do not forget your water bottle.

13.01.2022 http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/seast.shtml This is a great source of information the "since 9:00am" is more accurate as the 24 hr figures don't always seem correct. Put this one in your favourites

13.01.2022 BUSHRANGER JERSEYS Jerseys have arrived at last. Short sleeve Enduro Unisex Black and white.... Go Girls Short sleeve Enduro Pink and white. Available to buy at each ride prepay direct deposit or Cash on the day. Due to a bulk purchase we have managed to get a great deal which will be passed onto you $45.00 per Jersey. Prepay Bank details. Bushrangers MTB BSB:484 799 Account :026951921 Best to try on for size prior to payment and ensure size is in stock. Email Deposit slip or questions to: [email protected]

12.01.2022 Sunday 8/11/2020 Parklands Club and New members ride. Something for everyone.... See Below!! Location: Bruce Highway side/Radar Hill Road car park. Bli Bli Time: 6.45 am for 7:00 am ride off Grade: Split up into 3 groups, grade 2 ride , Grade 3 ride and grade 4 ride. New Member/Social Ride for grade 2 ride, encouraging people who are relatively new to mountain biking. Also any ladies/Gogirls that are looking at doing more club rides this is a great opportunity to get to t...he next level Google Maps/Streetview: https://goo.gl/maps/6q97H Information: Our monthly Parklands ride. Please keep the car park free for other park users. All riders must have insurance coverage. Please bring proof of insurance cover for mountain biking activities. If you do not have insurance then you can sign up to the MTBA free 8-week trial membership: http://www.mtba.asn.au/membership/free-trial-membership/ Coffee afterwards nearby. Please keep the weather in mind. Keep an eye on Facebook for notifications and the calendar for updates. We will always endeavour to notify of any cancellations as soon as possible but sometimes the weather can be unpredictable and it is necessary to cancel at short notice. If you don’t use Facebook and are ever in doubt please email [email protected]. TIME (Sunday) 7:00 am - 10:30 am LOCATION Radar Hill Road Parklands CALENDARGOOGLECAL See more

12.01.2022 09 AUG PARKLANDS RIDE - RADAR HILL EVENT DETAILS Location: Bruce Highway side/Radar Hill Road car park. Bli Bli Time: 7.15 am for 7:30 am ride off... Grade: Split up into 2 groups, grade 3 ride and grade 4 ride. Please see New Member/Social Ride for grade 2 ride Google Maps/Streetview: https://goo.gl/maps/6q97H Information: Our monthly Parklands ride. Please keep the car park free for other park users. All riders must have insurance coverage. Please bring proof of insurance cover for mountain biking activities. If you do not have insurance then you can sign up to the MTBA free 8-week trial membership: http://www.mtba.asn.au/membership/free-trial-membership/ Coffee afterwards nearby. Please keep the weather in mind. Keep an eye on Facebook for notifications and the calendar for updates. We will always endeavour to notify of any cancellations as soon as possible but sometimes the weather can be unpredictable and it is necessary to cancel at short notice. If you don’t use Facebook and are ever in doubt please email [email protected]. TIME (Sunday) 7:30 am - 10:30 am LOCATION Radar Hill R

11.01.2022 Parklands Atkinson rd. 12/7/20. The lesser know side of parklands Atkinson rd entry is a bit of a hidden gem in the rocky landscape of Parklands Conservation park. Only way to learn it is to ride it. Being recently burned by QPWS, changing for a short while the whole experience from Green grasses and white barked gums to blackened rocky backdrops and charred tree trunks. Amazingly the actual trails remain unburnt making them stand out and easily navigated. 21 riders in ...attendance headed off weaving their way through the diverse single tracks that make this place unique, resent rain brought out the Sweet Smokey aromas of the bush bit like riding your bike and having a BBQ at the same time doesn’t get much better than this.. Ha Ha, although no drinking and riding just to be on the safe side. Making a B line West along NZ, Slip and Bleed (aaah who makes up these names!!!??)? Rock it Man, Hoe Chi Ho tracks to check out the newly upgraded tracks of Tazer, Blue tongue and a bit of a photo shoot on the new tabletop of the skills area. Some excitement with all the dudes sessioning on the tabletop when a tyre decided to try and paint a rider with Blue Tyre sealant after rolling the front tyre off the rim on landing a jump. Tazer was rated best ever condition by the daredevils. Heading back via Cancer tree track, Rock and Roll, Rockadial Black up Red Dog and back to the High country of Atkinson rd. Tracks were remarkably dry and grippy considering recent rains. Three dedicated Bushranger ladies did a rookie ride orientation showing potential new members the Radar hill tracks, much enjoyed by all who attended. Hope to see you again on the tracks. Kudos to the newer riders who put in a massive effort and challengers of parklands, you can feel the hills doing you good, fantastic effort. This place Rocks and then some. Coffee, munchies, and musings was conducted at the Bli Bli Bakery to refuel the tanks. Big Thanks to QPWS Ranger and trail works for ongoing efforts in supporting the MTB community. See more

08.01.2022 COVID-19 Important Update - Return to Play To our sport and recreation stakeholders, Today the Return to Play Advisory Group (comprised of experts and representation across sport, recreation and fitness sectors and Queensland Health) met to discuss the impact of positive COVID-19 cases in Queensland.... The Advisory Group collectively agreed that the following important messages should be circulated to the industry and stakeholders to ensure that we are all aware of the important role we play in keeping Queenslanders safe and healthy during this time. In accordance with recent health advice, any person who has visited affected locations identified by Queensland Health’s contact tracing information page should not attend organised sport, active recreation or fitness activities until further information on the situation comes to hand. We also strongly encourage organisations operating within affected locations this weekend consider capacity to adhere to requirements outlined within Industry plans and health advice. For any organisations within these locations Queensland Health are continuing to provide targeted advice, including avoiding unnecessary gathering and/or deferring events where appropriate. If in doubt, please liaise with your relevant State Level Organisation regarding the impacts of this advice on planned activities this weekend. It is also very important to remember that under Stage 3 of the easing of restrictions, sport, active recreation and fitness activities and events must comply with an approved Industry COVID-Safe Plans. Approved Industry Plans restrict access to anyone who has: COVID-19 or has been in direct contact with a known case of Covid-19 within the last 14 days Flu-like symptoms or who is a high health risk (e.g. due to age or pre-existing conditions) Travelled internationally Travelled to a Covid declared hotspot. Should you have any have queries or concerns on the above please contact the COVID Hotline on (07) 3330 6166 or COVID email [email protected] Regards Andrew Sly Assistant Director-General Housing, Homelessness & Sport Department of Housing and Public Works Image

08.01.2022 Bushrangers Community ride Ewan Maddock Dam July 2020. Perfect cool winter conditions greeted a happy mix of riders at the Ewan Maddock dam car park, hesitantly removing jackets and then heading off along the open tree covered tracks around the picturesque reed lined waters of the southern side of the dam, generating much needed warm in the process. The challenge of the alternate route hill climb was tackled by the eager few who needed to feel the full effects of lactic acid ...in their legs before bombing down to meet the main group. Videos attached. Passing through Landsborough then on to Dularcha old rail tunnel before turning back, several return routes were taken back including some pinchy climbs, rocky drops and shady creeks. Many options in this region catering for a wide range of skills and abilities. Check it out.. Regrouping in Landsborough at two Coffee shops to cater for the size of the group a casual coffee was consumed in the park, photosynthesis and regeneration completed by most we headed back to the infamously named Swamp of Scankyness, with no one consumed in the toxic mud and slime then back along Steve Irwin way to Ferny Forest MTB tracks. What a blast this is, weaving through the narrow flowy track keeps you focused on the corners, close shaves with stumps, roots and trees. Sweet track to hone your cornering skills and race lines or just enjoy the scenery at a slower pace. Back to the Car park Bushranger MTB jerseys were being sold faster than a Hot Coffee on a Cold day, Jerseys still available for $45 contact see Face book posts for details. Thanks to all the new members and riders who attended making this a great Relaxing Social Sunday Community ride. Looking forward to seeing you all again. Next weeks ride Parklands Atkinson roadside see calendar. See more

07.01.2022 down hill after the climb

07.01.2022 *** Sunday ride 27/12/20 Parklands Radar Hill Car park Due to Covid regulations please ensure you have your mobile phone with you at the beginning of the ride as all participants will now be required to register electronically via a QR code form. Location: Bruce Highway side/Radar Hill Road car park. Parklands Time: 6.45 am for 7:00 am ride off... Grade: Split up into 2 groups, grade 3 ride and grade 4 ride. Please see New Member/Social Ride for grade 2 ride Google Maps/Streetview: https://goo.gl/maps/6q97H Information: Our monthly Parklands ride. All riders must have insurance coverage. Please bring proof of insurance cover for mountain biking activities. If you do not have insurance then you can sign up to the Auscycling 4 week trial membership: http://www.auscycling.org.au Coffee afterwards nearby. Please keep the weather in mind. Keep an eye on Facebook for notifications and the calendar for updates. We will always endeavour to notify of any cancellations as soon as possible but sometimes the weather can be unpredictable and it is necessary to cancel at short notice. If you don’t use Facebook and are ever in doubt please email [email protected]. TIME (Sunday) 7:00 am - 10:30 am LOCATION

07.01.2022 WOOROI FOREST MONTHLY SOCIAL RIDE Sunday 3/1/2021 EVENT DETAILS *** Due to Covid regulations please ensure you have your mobile phone with you at the beginning of the ride as all participants will now be required to register electronically via a QR code form.... Monthly social/community ride that welcomes and introduces new riders to the club and allows old members to enjoy a more social paced ride. Meet at 6.45am for a 7.00am ride off. Ride leaders will cater for different levels. Meet at Day Use car park. Children welcome, but under 16 must be accompanied by an adult on the ride. Please listen to the ride leader and be mindful that there will be new riders in the group. All riders must have insurance coverage. Please bring proof of insurance cover for mountain biking activities. If you do not have insurance then you can sign up to the Auscycling free 4-week trial membership: http://www.auscycling.org.au Coffee afterwards nearby. Please keep the weather in mind. Keep an eye on Facebook for notifications and the calendar for updates. We will always endeavour to notify of any cancellations as soon as possible but sometimes the weather can be unpredictable and it is necessary to cancel at short notice. If you don’t use Facebook and are ever in doubt please email [email protected]. TIME (Sunday) 7:00 am - 10:30 am LOCATION Wooroi Day use area CALENDARGOOGLECAL

06.01.2022 06 SEP EWEN MADDOCK MONTHLY SOCIAL RIDE EVENT DETAILS... Location: Ewen Maddock Dam, Maddock Park, Mooloolah Connection Road if car park closed as part of Unity Water upgrades park at BMX track. Time: 7.15am for 7.30am ride off Grade: Grade 2 -4 Google Maps/Streetview: https://goo.gl/maps/xvqh0 Information: The social ride usually also has a faster option for more advanced riders. Children welcome, but under 16 must be accompanied by an adult on the ride. Bring money for coffee stop mid-ride. Monthly community ride that welcomes and introduces new riders to the club. Please listen to the ride leader and be mindful that there will be new riders in the group. Please bring proof of insurance cover for mountain biking activities. If you do not have insurance then you can sign up to the MTBA free 8-week trial membership: http://www.mtba.asn.au/membership/free-trial-membership/ Alternatively you can obtain a day licence prior to the ride from MTBA also. Please keep the weather in mind. Keep an eye on Facebook for notifications and the calendar for updates. We will always endeavour to notify of any cancellations as soon as possible but sometimes the weather can be unpredictable and it is necessary to cancel at short notice. If you don’t use Facebook and are ever in doubt please email [email protected]. TIME (Sunday) 7:30 am - 10:30 am LOCATION Ewen Maddock Dam CALENDARGOOGLECAL

06.01.2022 Ride Peachester 29/11/2020 Meet at the end of Old Peachester Road where it meets Stirling Road ( don’t go up the hill) Time: 6.45 for 7am Ride off... Grade 3 Approx. 25 klms Details: Fun ride starting with a warm up climb to Peachester then lots of secret single track mixed with fire tracks. Coffee at the Peachester cafe before a fun downhill single track decent back to the cars. Please bring proof of insurance cover for mountain biking activities. If you do not have insurance then you can sign up to the AUSCYCLE free 4-week trial membership: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership Please keep the weather in mind. Keep an eye on Facebook for notifications and the calendar for updates. We will always endeavour to notify of any cancellations as soon as possible but sometimes the weather can be unpredictable and it is necessary to cancel at short notice. If you don’t use Facebook and are ever in doubt please email [email protected]. Ride Gradings Grade 1: Fairly flat, wide and smooth track or gravel road. Suitable for all first-time riders/family. Grade 2: Gentle climbs and easily avoidable obstacles. You couldn’t ride it in your sleep, but most beginners will still enjoy 1-2 hours. Grade 3: Challenging riding with steeper slopes and obstacles, possibly on a narrow track with poor traction. Requires riding experience and moderate fitness. 2-3 hours. Grade 4: A mixture of long or steep climbs, loose track surfaces, more difficult obstacles. Good fitness and bike skills required. 2-4 hours. Grade 5: Long hard climbs, steeper grades, sharp corners, some tricky obstacles. Some sections are easier to walk. Very good fitness and bike skills required. 4 hours or more. TIME (Sunday) 7:00 am - 10:30 am LOCATION Peachester - Old Peachester Road Old Peachester Rd, Beerwah QLD 4519

05.01.2022 EVENT DETAILS Magic scenery , Bring your riding legs Location: Meet at Charlie Moreland Day Use Area carpark Time: 7.15am for 7:30am ride off... Grade 4 due to steep hill climb at the beginning but option to meet at top of the hill if you wish to drive up (unsealed road) Also possible to camp at Charlie Moreland the night before. Check out Queensland National Parks website for booking details. Google Maps/Streetview: https://goo.gl/maps/y8gFsYuXMRn Please bring proof of insurance cover for mountain biking activities. If you do not have insurance then you can sign up to the MTBA free 8-week trial membership: http://www.mtba.asn.au/membership/free-trial-membership/ Alternatively you can obtain a day licence prior to the ride from MTBA also. Please keep the weather in mind. Keep an eye on Facebook for notifications and the calendar for updates. We will always endeavour to notify of any cancellations as soon as possible but sometimes the weather can be unpredictable and it is necessary to cancel at short notice. If you don’t use Facebook and are ever in doubt please email [email protected]. TIME (Sunday) 7:30 am - 12:00 pm CALENDARGOOGLECAL

05.01.2022 Bushrangers Ride Report 16/8/2020 Bone Yards Welcome to the Jungle Eagerly awaited and well attended Boneyards ride, a happy clan of Bushrangers set off from Ferny Forest car park, first challenge was to see who could lift their bike over their headto get over the first obstacle, a team effort ensured E bikes weren’t left behind.... Sandy tracks became ridable from the night’s rainfall, crisscrossing fire roads and Moto tracks before arriving deep in the jungles of Bone Yards proper. Weird place with skeletal remains, grey bearded Mtbers riding in circles & muttering not knowing how to get out of the endless loops, back tracks, deep forest, bogs, and mountains. The lost world so close to civilization Tribal drums and peoples could be heard but never seen apart from a man in a purple suit. Concentration, skill, and leg burning effort ensured everyone completed the fantastic tracks, with something for all riders. A real gem of a place to ride with local knowledge being the key to getting the most out of the track directions. Get out and join your local club ride to experience the mystic and ADVENTURE. No one was left behind despite several slowmo downhill corner rolls from the birds of paradise... The group held tight until the end with a late split up an insane hill before everyone meeting back up for a stiff brew at BrewHaha coffee for post ride jesting and trail lies. 25km and 530m elevation Choice as. Thanks to everyone who survivedand then some.

04.01.2022 This weeks ride Wooroi EVENT DETAILS Monthly social/community ride that welcomes and introduces new riders to the club and allows old members to enjoy a more social paced ride.... Meet at 7.15am for a 7.30am ride off. Ride leaders will cater for different levels. Meet at Day Use car park. Children welcome, but under 16 must be accompanied by an adult on the ride. Please listen to the ride leader and be mindful that there will be new riders in the group. All riders must have insurance coverage. Please bring proof of insurance cover for mountain biking activities. If you do not have insurance then you can sign up to the MTBA free 8-week trial membership: http://www.mtba.asn.au/membership/free-trial-membership/ Coffee afterwards nearby. Please keep the weather in mind. Keep an eye on Facebook for notifications and the calendar for updates. We will always endeavour to notify of any cancellations as soon as possible but sometimes the weather can be unpredictable and it is necessary to cancel at short notice. If you don’t use Facebook and are ever in doubt please email [email protected]. TIME (Sunday) 7:30 am - 10:30 am LOCATION Wooroi Day use area CALENDARGOOGLECAL

04.01.2022 RIDE THIS WEEKEND LAKE MCDONALD TO POMONA 21/6/2020 SEE WEB SITE FOR RIDE DETAILS Location: Mary River Cod Park, Collwood Road (enter via Gumboil Rd), Lake Macdonald Time: 7.15am for 7:30am ride off... Grade: Grade 3 Google Maps/Streetview: https://goo.gl/maps/i5F18 Please bring proof of insurance cover for mountain biking activities. If you do not have insurance then you can sign up to the MTBA free 8-week trial membership: http://www.mtba.asn.au/membership/free-trial-membership/ Coffee stop during the ride so bring some cash/card. Please keep the weather in mind. Keep an eye on Facebook for notifications and the calendar for updates. We will always endeavor to notify of any cancellations as soon as possible but sometimes the weather can be unpredictable and it is necessary to cancel at short notice. If you don’t use Facebook and are ever in doubt please email [email protected]. See more

03.01.2022 RIDE Sunday 22/11/2020 Coolum to Tewantin and back Location: Coolum primary School, School Rd, Coolum Beach QLD 4573 Time: 6.45am for 7:00am ride off... Grade: Grade 3 Google Maps/https://www.google.com//data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x6b9371c4 Information: Approximately 3 hours loop to Tewantin and back, cross country plus a bit of Wooroi Please bring proof of insurance cover for mountain biking activities. If you do not have insurance then you can sign up to the MTBA free 8-week trial membership: http://www.mtba.asn.au/membership/free-trial-membership/ Alternatively you can obtain a day licence prior to the ride from MTBA also. Please keep the weather in mind. Keep an eye on Facebook for notifications and the calendar for updates. We will always endeavour to notify of any cancellations as soon as possible but sometimes the weather can be unpredictable and it is necessary to cancel at short notice. If you don’t use Facebook and are ever in doubt please email [email protected]. TIME (Sunday) 7:00 am - 11:30 pm CALENDARGOOGLECAL

02.01.2022 Sunday Ride ON 17/1/2021 : Ferny forest adventure ride. *** Due to Covid regulations please ensure you have your mobile phone with you at the beginning of the ride as all participants will now be required to register electronically via a QR code form. Location: Ferny Forest, Steve Irwin Way, Landsborough, Qld 4550... Time: 6.45 am for 7:00 am ride off Grade: Grade 3. Intermediate and above. Google Maps/Streetview: https://goo.gl/maps/MvESe4Pfstja6V1Q9 Information: Meeting at Ferny Forest car park. Whilst this will be a good social ride it is not a ride for beginners as it quiet challenging so only for intermediate and above. Grade 2 option is to stay in Ferny Forest and meet for coffee afterwards. Please bring proof of insurance cover for mountain biking activities. If you do not have insurance then you can sign up to the Auscycling free 4-week trial membership: http://www.auscycling.org.au Please keep the weather in mind. Keep an eye on Facebook for notifications and the calendar for updates. We will always endeavour to notify of any cancellations as soon as possible but sometimes the weather can be unpredictable and it is necessary to cancel at short notice. If you don’t use Facebook and are ever in doubt please email [email protected]. TIME (Sunday) 7:00 am - 10:30 am CALENDARGOOGLECAL

02.01.2022 03 OCT 5 OCTOBER LONG WEEKEND CAMPING TRIP - KOORALBYN & HIDDENVALE EVENT DETAILS TIME Kooralbyn (Saturday) 8:15 for 8:30 am ride off... Hiddenvale 4th Sunday 7:45 for 8:00am ride off Monday TBA Meet at Kooralbyn MTB tracks at 8.15am for a 8.30am ride off. We will then make our way to Grandchester to ride Hiddenvale the Sunday and perhaps even the Monday for those who are up for it. Camping at Granchester show ground $5 per night or if power is required please let us know in advance and the cost will be $10 per night. Other accommodation options available close by. Suitable for intermediate riders with a reasonable level of fitness. TIME Kooralbyn (Saturday) 8:15 for 8:30 am ride off Hiddenvale 4th Sunday 7:45 for 8:00am ride off Monday TBA BUSHRANGERS.ORG bushrangers.org

02.01.2022 Parklands Atkinson rd 13.9.2020 Crazy times Crazy Weather, September is usually the driest month not so this year more like Autumn than spring. With the Social ride at Radar side and Club ride at Atkinson rd side. Great to see kids with mums and dads riding so well in Parklands some real talent coming through the ranks.... A tight nit group of club riders set off down Red Dog track giving more downhill track time than flying down Phoenix which was to be a bit skatey from a recent shower of rain. Regrouping at the 4 ways and heading up Chairlift to gain altitude before hammering Upper NZ then Beehive partially for maximum Rock Culture, topped off with a brutal attack of T track down to the end of cancer tree. Much debate ensued as to recent track realignment of CT with only positive affirmations voiced. A tree down on CT utilised the Bull Elephants in the group to remove it. Blue Tongue and Tazer split the heroes from the preservationists before a Sprint around Lush to practice high speed pursuit skills. Spare parts, Hoe chi ho link track and grind up Rock It Man in a down pour of rain tamed the Lactic acid before everyone arriving back at the Car park JOB DONE . Really Great riding from the newer riders.... Parklands is good for the Soul Next Sunday is Sugar bag see calendar

01.01.2022 Coolum Wooroi return 22/11/2020. 27 Riders came out of the woodwork for this epic ride to tour the coastal Wallum tracks from Coolum to Tewantin and back. The head waters of Stumers creek started the journey then going around the back of Emu Mountain, Peregian springs , Lake Weyba, across to Doonan, then fire roads to Wooroi MTB tracks for a quick snack then into Top Track, Milk maid (E-bikes sessioned Trail blazer Cause they Can.) before heading back on a similar route ...back to Coolum. Memorable moments/ learnings 1. Amazing solid ride effort from riders covering 63km. single tracks, sandy fire tracks and MTB flow at Wooroi. 2. Great scenery of native coastal vegetation. 3. Smell is the strongest memory sense, Dogs should not be allowed to crap on trails. 4. Bring lots of water on adventure ride, 3 hrs can easily turn into 5. 5. Banksy Street artist has moved to Peregian, see tunnel artwork. 6. The tougher a ride the more you enjoy it. 7. The more you ride the more you can eat. Great riding everyone, thanks to the Pro Ride leader Mr T . See you all at Peachester next week for a tall timbers and Trail tails adventure. Plus Country Coffee

01.01.2022 Away Ride Promisedland & Toogoom As they say it’s all about the Journey, what a turnout !!! 25 Bushrangers travelled North destination Promisedland MTB tracks. Ok let’s get this straight from the start!! in Australia we have Tracks in other countries they have trails BIG Difference Ha ha . In the middle of what seems like nowhere (Promisedland) west of Cordalba there is these fantastic formed single tracks that weave through a mix of gullies, ridges, trees, rocks and shad...y vegetation. Absolutely sweet and draws you in for more . Riders seeded into two suitably skilled groups lead out by professional ride leaders Mik-e and Toby not-e. Elbows out, droppers down the Speed demons set out at a tyre bulging pace taking traction to the limit on loose shale corners, braking hard before putting the pedal down to keep up with the Lithium Junkies (Batteries) bit like chasing a lure on a greyhound track, Great fun for everyone with big smiles all round at the rest points. New members and more sane beings enjoyed the burmed up down hills of Pin and Grin more than most. Creativity was rife in track names Skull, Lost, Dingo, Drifty bars, cow bones etc. With 32km and 22km ridden for the morning journey and weather warming groups gathered for refuelling at the shelter. Fresh as a wilting daisy we set off again into the more easterly section to start summer acclimatisation process, temps warming up meant our pace slowed to a trickle after 12km so we all headed back to cooler climes of the sleepy town of Burrum heads for a fantastic evening BBQ catered for by our own professional Chefs, in the best set up at the back of the Pub, Hugh fire pit, music and musings. Thanks Rob for venue selection.. Morning regroup at Toogoom Mtb Hub for a true old-style MTB adventure started at the Pimple tracks 1-11 before the real fun stuff begins. Not for the faint hearted but out the back of Toogoom is absolutely sensational in diversity with gravel up hills to whoopy rollercoaster G out Gullies, Gnarly and more, Sketchy to outright guess which way the next corner is going. Our trusty Local guide is the key to success. Thanks Mikee and Claire (Miss Nextie) for sharing the wanderlust (dust) and smiles on the dials tracks. Sensational riding from everyone on the techy TRACKS Bloody Marvellous effort and friendly folk.

01.01.2022 Parklands Radar hill ride report. 27/12/2020 Great to see so many riders roll in to joining the post Xmas ride, lots of Presents Bling on display from Gloves, Jerseys, socks etc. and who know jocks?? QR Covid compliance sign in went smoothly to assist in keeping the population safer. Weather was moderately cool considering it was mid-summer.... The faster group went into anticlockwise mode, heading for the hills quicker than the sweat running down their faces, various obstacles encountered including a behemoth fallen tree needing a 1+m lift over, group effort.. individualism kicked in several splinter groups formed to include downhill Xmas Gravity. The odd Shower helped cool the core, decrease grip & fancy sideways maneuvers ensued with fear in the rocky sections. Finishing on tracks Ccc, Tazar, Blue tongue followed by a warm down on Lush. Big effort.. hopefully we didn’t leave to many out in the wilderness. Moderate paced and Rookie riders balanced the rotation of the global axis (Parklands) by heading clockwise, checking out all the old favorite tracks, showing newer riders the hidden wonders of these great tracks forged by our Bushranger pioneers. Determined riding from newer riders. Last weeks trail care works were greatly appreciated by riders with tree clearing, signage post work, skills area tidy, drainage works in Lush. Thanks to all who attended Coffee Beans and a variety of refueling merchandise mixed with post ride comradery in Bli Bli at Espresso Bar Café for post ride theatre.. including a personalized Jumbo Jet.. Next week community ride is at wooroi TewantinSunday 3/1/2021