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Top Brand Cycles

Locality: Townsville, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4725 4269

Address: 200 Charters Towers Road 4812 Townsville, QLD, Australia

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24.01.2022 **Pinned Post** Trails Remain Closed - this includes Douglas & Pallarenda. For the latest check out TrailForks or the Status on our website. We will remove or u...pdate this post as the status changes. Now is a great time to dig! Head over to our Adopt a trail Group if you're not sure where to start: https://www.facebook.com/groups/150108105527452 Trailforks Status: https://www.trailforks.com//douglas-mountain-bike-/status/

24.01.2022 A new year and new challenges! Let’s tick this one off

22.01.2022 Ride - Black River For anyone interested in social ride 30 - 34 km/h ride Saturday 19 September: Starting from in front of Top Brand shop at 0515. It is a "no drop ride" - all riders stop for punctures, mechanicals or regroups if required. If you have time constraints or you think this is too slow then maybe best you look at other possibilities. If you are leaving the ride before the planned finish point just let others know.... Rotation will be anti-clockwise, outside in when you want. It is not a paceline ride. (Other than down Black River Road if you are stretching out a bit of course) Ride out to Black River Road will be at or about 30km/h There will be instances of double or single file - obviously dependent on traffic and road conditions. Basically lead riders make the call - this prevents multiple calls and confusion. If you are in front be aware of the potentially limited visibility of the riders behind you and lag in getting restarted form traffic lights or other stops. If it is your first (or you have limited bunch ride experience please raise before start of ride - there is nothing to be embarrassed about - experienced riders are only too willing to help. Out to Black River Road via Hervey Range Road. If riders are leaving to do the Range, please position yourself in the inboard line of riders, preferably at the rear, prior to Black River Road turnoff. The bunch will slow down to ensure the turn into Black River Road is done safely. There will be sprints/increased speed groups along Black River Road. A regroup and water/gel opportunity at the Highway. Single line while on the Highway to Mount Low Parkway. Turn down Mount Low Parkway then right into North Shore Blvd. Left at highway to Bohle and Ingham Road. Option for coffee at Traders in Garbutt or continue onto Strand/Castle Hill/Pallarenda if others are extending the ride.

21.01.2022 Ride - Dam and Bushies For anyone interested in a social ride 30 - 34 km/h ride Saturday 3 October 2020: Starting from in front of Top Brand shop at 0515. It is a "no drop ride" - all riders stop for punctures, mechanicals or regroups if required. If you have time constraints or you think this is too slow then best you look at other possibilities.... Rotation will be anti-clockwise, outside in when you want to rotate. It is not a paceline ride for the complete route. There is a bit of highway/main road access so be aware. There will be instances of double or single file - obviously dependent on traffic and road conditions. Basically lead riders make the call - this prevents multiple calls and confusion. If you are in front be aware of the potentially limited visibility of the riders behind you and lag in getting restarted form traffic lights or other stops. If it is your first (or you have limited bunch ride experience please raise before start of ride - there is nothing to be embarrassed about - experienced riders are only too willing to help. Route will from the meeting point above out to the Dam. Return via Gollogly Lane, Beck Drive, Kalynda, Shaw Road and North Shore Boulevard to Bushland Beach. Those who are are keen can do killer hill (Goicoechea) and others continue on to the beach area for water and gel. There will be a regroup at the bus stop just after the roundabout. Return via North Shore Blvd, Highway, Boyle and Ingham Rd. Finish in the Garbutt area for some or continue on to Strand/Pallarenda/Castle etc with like minded riders.

21.01.2022 Hiya from QLD! - We are all packed and ready to hit the road! For the next two weeks our QLD Crew will literally be setting up camp in Townsville bringing you t...hree action-packed events at the Douglas Reserve! Shimano MTB GP QLD Race 2 | Townsville We are starting on a 7-10km loop traversing the best XC features of Douglas for the HOT ROCK Shimano MTB GP XC race on the 12th. Feedback has been flowing in from the locals and with a myriad of trail options we are now going to wait until our wheels are on the ground - we'll confirm the final race track by mid week. Rocky Trail Academy | Townsville QLD The following weekend starts early with a Rocky Trail Academy schools competition for the young shredders on the Friday to get their skills up. Fox Superflow, sealed by Stan's QLD Race 3 | Townsville On the second weekend it’s all about Race the way you Ride with the Fox Superflow! Fly in or drive-in with an empty esky, try a local restaurant, get some spares off a local bike shop. Lets remember how fun travel and riding are when combined! See you there ! - Jo Parker and Bob Morris / Rocky Trail Event Managers

21.01.2022 Giant reign carbon pro2 29r 2020 On sale RRP $5699 Sale $4500 ... Ring the shop for more details See more

21.01.2022 TOP BRAND SATURDAY SOCIAL EVENT Join us for our Social Saturday this weekend alongside the Rockwheelers AGM and Social Day. For those that aren't doing the Chainless Race / Junior flow Race, why not come for an afternoon social ride. ... The Rockwheelers have arranged a pizza van and by showing your club membership card you can get a delicious wood fired pizza for $10. There will also be a Ice Cream van for the younger kids (who are we kidding everyone) Groups ride will leave at 4pm avoiding all the trails in use by the club See you Saturday!!

20.01.2022 For anyone interested in 30 - 32 km/h ride on Saturday: Starting from in front of old Toyworld/Toys R Us at 0515 (this is across from Top Brand shop location. It is a "no drop ride" - all riders stop for punctures, mechanicals or regroups if required. If you have time constraints or you think this is too slow then perhaps best you look at other possibilities. Rotation will be anti-clockwise, outside in when you want. In the main it is not a paceline ride.... There will probably be a sprint/effort during the ride such as outbound at Pallarenda. A regroup and water/gel opportunity at the loop at the end. Single line when called by lead riders at any stage during the ride. Basically lead riders make the call - this prevents multiple calls and confusion. If you are in front be aware of the potentially limited visibility of the riders behind you and lag in getting restarted form traffic lights or other stops. . If it is your first (or you have limited bunch ride experience) please raise before start of ride - there is nothing to be embarrassed about - experienced riders are only too willing to help. Route: From meeting point down to right at Boundary Street, Archer, Mcilwraith, Dean Street and turn right at Flinders to avoid Mr Magpie. Wickham, Strand and normal back street route to go out and return on Pallarenda. On return along Pallarenda, right into Bundock until Ingham Road. Left at Duckworth after RAAF base, right at roundabout on Bayswater Rd and then left at Banfield. Right into Dalrymple and down Kalynda. Left after Kalynda. Individual option to turn at Becks to do Dam and return, or return to Hermit Park or continue to Strand/Castle Hill as required. Cheers

19.01.2022 On sale 2020 Reign Adv Pro 29 2 - ONLY 4 LEFT!! Full carbon frame and linkage, 160mm front & 146mm of Maestro suspension, Nx eagle, 4 pot Shimano brakes. RRP $5699 NOW $3800

19.01.2022 Mtb social ride this arvo, 5pm start. Meeting at Douglas car park all very welcome!!

19.01.2022 2021 enduro expert has arrived in store full XO1 eagle build Fox 38 performance elite X2 performance elite rear shock full carbon frame 170 mil travel front and rear/enduro weapon

18.01.2022 Get on it people, this will be awesome fun, hope to see you there

18.01.2022 Let’s get 2021 kicked off! Ride - 2 options - Black River Loop or turn at Black River Road back into town for coffee. For anyone interested in social ride 30 - 34 km/h ride this Saturday: Starting from in front of Top Brand shop at 0515. It is a "no drop ride" - all riders stop for punctures, mechanicals or regroups if required. If you have time constraints or you think this is too slow then maybe best you look at other possibilities. If you are leaving the ride before the... planned finish point just let others know. Rotation will be anti-clockwise - steady 30-34kph - (although Black River Road will be a pace line/sprint with regroup at the highway) There will be instances of double or single file - obviously dependent on traffic and road conditions. Basically lead riders make the call - this prevents multiple calls and confusion. If you are in front be aware of the potentially limited visibility of the riders behind you and lag in getting restarted from traffic lights or other stops. If it is your first (or you have limited bunch ride experience please raise before start of ride - there is nothing to be embarrassed about - experienced riders are only too willing to help.) Out to Black River Road via Hervey Range Road. If riders are leaving at Black River Road to return to the city please position yourself in the inboard line of riders, preferably at the rear, prior to Black River Road turnoff. The bunch will slow down to ensure the turn into Black River Road is done safely - make sure you communicate your intention with the person that you are riding next to. There will be sprints/increased speed groups along Black River Road. A regroup and water/gel opportunity at the Highway. Single line while on the Highway to Mount Low Parkway. Turn down Mount Low Parkway then right into North Shore Blvd. Left at highway to Bohle and Ingham Road. Option for coffee or continue onto Strand/Castle Hill/Pallarenda if others are extending the ride. No TT bikes please Great to be back for 2021

18.01.2022 SOLD OUT: Thank you for all the support everyone. For those lucky enough to be part of this years event stay tuned for updates as we lock everything down and pr...epare for an amazing event. We do appologise for those who missed out due to the restricted numbers to meet COVID-19 requirements BUT never fear we hope we are back to unlimited numbers in 2021 again. For now though it is time to get the 2020 Mike Carney Toyota Paluma Push ready to #ridetherainforest!! See more

18.01.2022 Christmas Social party ride on next Saturday, the 19th. Very social ride around Douglas and afterwards we'll provide beers, bbq and snags to round off a good afternoon. Riding at 4.30pm. Get Christmas'd up, more Santa gear the better!

16.01.2022 Have a happy Christmas and a happy new year to all our awesome customers and friends! Hope everyone has a great time over the holidays. Our opening hours for the holiday period will be as follows 25th 28th Closed 29th 31st Open regular hours 8 5:30 1st 3rd Closed... 4th Normal hours resume See more

15.01.2022 Are you insured as a bike rider? We have done some research and there are some great personal bike insurances available for bike riders which cover loss of earnings, third party damage as well as non-medicare costs and other great benefits - and they are great value for money for example $11.49 per month for one, or $16.49 to cover the family with Bicycle Network. https://www.bicyclenetwork.com.au/me/bike-riding-insurance/ https://bq.org.au/bike-riding-insurance/ https:/.../www.auscycling.org.au/membership - https://vinsurancegroup.com//2020-2021_TriathlonAust_Summa - Triathlon Australia This list is not exhaustive and are we not recommending any insurance in particular but we would highly recommend signing up for something! it may be a good idea to do your own research to find out which one is more suitable for your bike riding requirements. This is NOT bike insurance.

14.01.2022 Stage 1 Down the backside is NOW a two way trail open for practice until racing is complete. Please be vigilant as you may encounter oncoming traffic.

14.01.2022 What an amazing day at the Rockwheelers MTB Club - Townsville AGM & Club day yesterday. WELL done to these junior racers who competed In the JNR Flow race. Was amazing seeing the enjoyment on their faces even after the fifth run

14.01.2022 Looking for your next cycling challenge? SAVE THE DATE: 20th March 2021 Watch this space for more information to follow

13.01.2022 New 2021 gear in stock next week going to be smoking

13.01.2022 Introducing our new Top Brand cycling kit for 2021! Fresh design for a fresh 2021 - manufactured by Cuore of Switzerland we can offer two cuts in both men an...d women - silver (high-tech, race cut) or bronze (for comfort and a relaxed fit in moisture wicking material) Available to preorder now - $285 for jersey and bib knicks (or shorts if pre-ordered). ($100 deposit is all that is required) A limited number of kits will be available to purchase in store ! Preorders close 31 December. Click link here for sizing https://cuore.ch/size-chart

10.01.2022 Mtb social ride this arvo meeting at Douglas car park for a 5pm start all very welcome (very social)Mtb social ride this arvo meeting at Douglas car park for a 5pm start all very welcome (very social)

09.01.2022 Ladies we are starting up our Tuesday ladies ride for 2021! Leaving from Top Brand at 5am (after the main group leave) There will be two groups - Pam Pemberton will be taking the first group - speed will be 34+ - this is a drop ride and Gill will be following up in a slower group 30-32kph to pick up anyone who drops off the first group. The route is the Kalynda loop - with a sprint (in the first group) through Kalynda and a regroup at Herveys Range Road. The first group wil...l continue down to Officeworks and down Boundary Street to also do the Port loop. Gill's group will head straight into town for coffee Some ladies drop off at Tiffany's for coffee but otherwise it will be into town for coffee at Juliettes around 6.30pm if you have time. NO TT bikes please If you are thinking of doing the Team Jefferson Gran Fondo - Ravenswood to Burdekin Dam return - this will be a great training ride. Here's the link to sign up for the Team Jefferson Gran Fondo just to get you motivated https://www.teamjefferson.com.au/gran-fondo

08.01.2022 SAVE THE DATE 28/11 DH chainless race and kids flow race hosted by Rockwheelers MTB club. rego link in the comments

08.01.2022 All the frustration we sometimes have with negative comments from drivers (and let’s not forget also poor decisions made by cyclists) is quickly forgotten when ...you experience the camaraderie we enjoy in our bunch rides and the people we meet. Most will probably recall Andrew Simpson’s incident with a pig carcass left on the Port Access Road in August 2019 and his (and his family’s) still ongoing battle to deal with his injuries and rehabilitaion. He is still unable to do almost everything we take for granted, most importantly to be with wife Nat and their lovely girls. Andrew was finally after about 18 months in hospital able to join us for coffee this morning. He was so pleased to have the cycling community and fellow riders around him albeit with some limited opportunity to communicate. Everyone was so involved in being with Andrew simple communication we take for granted didn’t matter. It just highlighted how fortunate we are to be in this city with the closer contacts, concern, interest and cyclists have. Today was a good start to the Xmas period for me to witness this coffee session and so much appreciation for those that joined Andrew and those that would have joined in had they known. He was over the moon The photo says it all In the same vein, we have had fellow cyclists beat off the deadly C with amazing determination and courage (we all know one of them hey Gill) and others that have experienced issues that they confront and take head on. COVID not good - but I think Townsville Bunch Rides members are good

07.01.2022 Want the good news, or the good news? We're racing Saturday and Sunday in Townsville this weekend. We sold out Sunday and didn't have the heart to turn away peo...ple from racing in these times. So now, race Sat or Sun - pick your day online! https://rockytrailentertainment.com//2020-even/townsville/ See more

06.01.2022 If you had an awesome ride this morning and feel confident - don’t procrastinate, sign up now and keep training . It will be a great social weekend with a challenging ride thrown in!

06.01.2022 Next clinic is filling up fast be sure to jump on and register .

06.01.2022 Mtb social ride this arvo, 5pm start. Meeting at Douglas car park all very welcome!!Mtb social ride this arvo, 5pm start. Meeting at Douglas car park all very welcome!!

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02.01.2022 Ride fundamentals are hosting a women’s beginner clinic this November. Click on the post to see more.

01.01.2022 The rain is going to be here for a while so get the Christmas pud and beers off by treating yourself to a smart trainer! $1,199 https://www.jetblackproducts.com//jetblack-volt-ems-smart/

01.01.2022 CrankD Cycles GE3 course is here and she’s a ripper. https://www.trailforks.com/ridelog/view/16000801/ The start finish signs are out and ready for practice r...uns. However, be very mindful that backside down will have two way traffic so please be careful on the blind corners and take it easy until race day. Stage 4 is Elite only Under 16 stages are 1, 2 and 5. Also looking for at least one more marshal please. Rockwheelers MTB Club - Townsville See more