Regional events
Bike Week doesn't just happen in Brisbane, there are local groups, with the support of Bicycle Queensland and Queensland Government, running Bike Week events across the state throughout the year.
Please check back for Regional Bike Week event updates. Click below to view regional events.
- Fraser Coast Regional Council
Celebrating Bike Week - Exhibition
1-31 March 2012 (free entry)
Monday to Friday 10am-4pm; Saturday and Sunday 10am-1pm
Gatakers Artspace, 311 Kent Street, Maryborough
Organized by Fraser Coast Regional Council
- Gold Coast City Council
FREE ‘Ride to Work Day’ breakfast
7.00am – 8.30am on Wednesday, 14 March
Evandale Park, 135 Bundall Road, Bundall
Leave the car at home. Whether you walk, cycle, carpool or catch public transport...Active Travel
Visit www.gcparks.com.au/active-travel-nomination to nominate an active traveler and they could win a cycling prize pack!
FREE Bike Education Workshops
Mon 12 Coolangatta, Queen Elizabeth Park Tues 13 Miami, Ernie Tebb Park, Mountain View Ave Wed 14 RIDE TO WORK DAY! Thur 15 Albert Waterways, Broadbeach Fri 16 Southport, James Overall Park Sat 17 Mudgeeraba, Sid Bigg Park Sun 18 Coomera Sports Park Sessions start 9am daily for 3 hours.
Suited for 15 years and over. BYO bicycle and helmet.
Bookings essential. Register today! www.gcparks.com.au/active-travel-bikeweek-registration or phone 07 5582 8245
Supported by the Department of Transport and Main Roads’ TravelSmart Program
Download Gold Coast City Council's Bike Week 2012 events flyer
- Redland City Council
Mountain Bike Trail Care Day
Bayview Conservation Park, Saturday March 10
- 7:30am start at the gate across the road from the Serpentine Creek Cemetery on Redland Bay Road, Redland Bay
- Come along to the Mountain Bike Trailcare-Bushcare Group working-bee where you can be involved in repairing, maintaining & building the Redland’s mountain bike network.
- Bring covered shoes, water and sun-smart clothing
For further details contact Martine on 0428 172 794 / martine.parker@redland.qld.gov.au
Redlands Ride to Work Breakfast Friday March 16
Friday March 16, Raby Bay Harbour Park (Near Cleveland Train Station)
- Community breakfast / BBQ from 7-8.30am
- It's Free!
- Information available on cycling in Redland City and Active Travel
For further details contact Jonathan on 3829 8734 / jonathan.lamb@redland.qld.gov.au
Bike Week Film: 'Seasons' Mountain Bike Film by The Collective
Cleveland Library, Wednesday March 21
- Starting 6pm
- It's Free!
- www.thecollectivefilm.com/seasons/ for information about the film
For further details contact Jonathan on 3829 8734 / jonathan.lamb@redland.qld.gov.au
Seasons is a film that follows seven of the world's top mountain bikers through the course of four seasons of one year. The film explores what it means to be a full time rider as told through the lives of downhill racers, slopestyle competitors and big mountain freeriders.
- Sunshine Coast Council
Sunshine Coast Bike Week is on again, from March 10 to 18, and there's a range of free events to suit riders of all ages and levels of experience.
Some of the activities include: Getting started; Progression from training wheels; BMX show, shine and swap meet; Introductory group rides; Bike maintenance workshops; Women's only workshops; Ride to school challenge; Bike orienteering; and Mountain bike rides.
And there's more! Check out the TravelSmart website - travelsmartsunshinecoast.com.au/bike-week - for a full timetable of events.
View the TravelSmart Sunshine Coast flyer - all activities are free.
- Townsville JCU BUG
Bike Week in Townsville will kick off with a morning of cycling fun, food and information at Sheriff park from 7am til 11am on Sunday, March 11. Several workplaces in Townsville will be hosting breakfasts for riders throughout the week.
James Cook University Bicycle Users Group and TropEco will be providing a healthy breakfast for cyclists who drop by the Bike Shed at the western end of the Library from 7am – 9am on Wednesday, March 14.
Why not have a go at riding to work and check out this great facility? As well as a bite to eat you can go in the draw for some great prizes, including a stylish Crumpler messenger bag, perfect for commuting! There will also be an electric bike demo, so come and try this mode of transport out.
Contact Adella Edwards - adella.edwards@jcu.edu.au for more information.
