What’s Bike Week
Bicycle Queensland's annual Bike Week kicks into gear on Saturday 10 March for a nine-day, citywide celebration of cycling.
Pedalling the message, more cycling nore often, Bike Week 2012 will present a range of rides and mostly free activities to demonstrate the numerous fitness, financial and fun benefits of the pursuit and encourage people of all ages to get in the saddle.
Individuals and groups can saddle up for the signature Bike Week events, the BDO Brisbane Coot-tha Challenge, with its famous hill climb, and the more introductory Great Brisbane Bike Ride.
With more than 20 events ranging from the SCODY Ride to Work Day, leisurely riverside Goldcross Cycles Family Fun Ride, informative Maintenance Workshops and the cycle of love 10 speed dating, there is something for everyone during Bike Week 2012.
Mountain Biking, Road Riding, Criterium and Bike Orienteering all feature in the program and highlight broad sporting directions open to cyclists.
Female riders can find inspiration at the popular Women's Ride and Seminar and discover tips on training, road safety and bicycle maintenance.
Mum's and Dad's can bring their bubs in tow to the Babies on Bikes Teddy Bear Picnic.
Highlights of Bike Week 2012
- Bike Week Festival activities 10-18 March 2012
Over 20 activities are held across Bike Week both on and off the bike including speed dating, indoor training, maintenance workshops and even a movie night. Jump on your bike and join in on all of the fun and mostly free activities during Bike Week. Find out more...
- SCODY Ride2Work Day Breakfast - 14 March 2012
Sick of battling peak hour traffic on your way to and home from work, arriving stressed and frustrated? Try cycling and take control of your work commute. The annual sight of 2000 colourful riders heading to work in the morning really lets people know Bike Week is on! Ride in with friends or workmates or even better – bring a new rider and spread the fun of riding to work. A free breakfast will be the reward for every rider there. Great prizes will also be up for grabs. Find out more...
- BDO Brisbane Coot-tha Challenge - 18 March 2012
Take on the challenge with this unique ride that is guaranteed to test your fitness! Whether aiming for your best time for the 2.3km, 9% hill climb or simply the satisfaction of finishing the ride, this event will definitely leave you feeling rewarded. Find out more...
- Great Brisbane Bike Ride - 18 March 2012
The Great Brisbane Bike Ride will take on the spectacular sites of Brisbane with two distances to cater for both beginner and intermediate riders. This is a great ride for those who have never riden in a mass participation event before and are keen to get out for a leisurely Sunday morning ride. Find out more...
- Goldcross Cycles Family Fun Ride - 18 March 2012
Enjoy the outdoors with the family on this easy (and short) bike ride along the scenic Brisbane River. Riding is a great family activity so why not get the bikes out and give it a try. Ride with your mum, dad, brother, sister, niece, nephew or cousin. Training wheels welcome! Find out more...
- Regional Bike Week Events - Various 2012
Bike Week doesn't just happen in Brisbane. Local groups, with the support of Bicycle Queensland and Queensland Government, run Bike Week events across the state throughout the year. Find out more...
