About Our Club

Our club was formed in 1993 and incorporated in 1995 when mountain biking (MTB) in Australia was in its infancy. Since then the club and the sport have gained popularity through advocacy and participation. The Bushrangers MTB Club is a volunteer based organisation run by enthusiasts, for the benefit of promoting and supporting mountain biking across the region.

We do regular rides all over Sunshine Coast and SEQ from Cooloola to Brisbane, in national parks, state forestries and council parks. Check out this website for more information on events, news, and for places to ride.

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Author: Miles Porteous

Glasshouse ride report 30.1.2022

Ride Report Glasshouse 30.1.2022 Mountains & bikes drew in an adventurous crew of 20 riders including new players Troy, Martin, Dan & Steve. Rolling through the sleepy streets of Glasshouse township then down Poole st (was this a sign of things to come ??)    Mt Tibrogargan overlooked progress before hitting the grid pattern of fire tracks including a plethora of variables, turbid puddles (dams??), cavernous gullies. Main criteria was picking a line of least resistance, one bike went into horizontal submarine mode with no ill effect.  Everyone remembers the bridge with more water on top than underneath?? aerial aqueduct. Keeping everything relatively up right we arrived at the North entry to twin mountains Tunbubudla East and West. This is where things get interesting attempting to ride up rollie rocks the soles hit the ground turning Mountain bikes into push bikes suddenly. “Banana break” rest at the saddle and flora photography ensued.  The southern descent was an absolute cracker for the rock and tech warriors,...

January 31, 2022
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Sunday Creek Ride report 2.1.2022

Ride Report Wet weather alternatives: January is fraught with mixed weather so Wet Wooroi was left to drain with 2 alternatives on offer from Bush to Beach. Option 1:    9 extremists met up on Sunday creek rd west of Kenilworth for a Cross country high altitude forest ride, Nervous not having an official previous measure of distance and climbing the crew headed through the amazing forests of the western  Conondale rangers before turning down Stanton’s fire rd, faced with some very low traction red clay made some of the pro riders  sweat but it was short lived as they bombed down a very long descent into summer mt road. Entering the open cattle country of the Yeilo rd , sun shining and  strong breeze dried the mud freckles as they rode up the windy gravel range back toward Sunday creek rd, not far from Jimna. Stopping at the education camp for a snack, photo shoot and trail lies. Back on the rd...

January 5, 2022
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Peachester Ride report Dec 2021

Peachester Ride report So much to explore in this area of the glasshouse mountains . 20 Bushrangers warmed up riding the weathered track from old Peachester road to the town above.   Once the deep breathing had subsided the crew headed south to the single tracks. Creeks just trickling required some front wheel elevation to avoid a grit bath and that sinking feeling. Slightly damp sandy tracks were at their best. Fire roads turned to canyons of doom requiring some heavy lifting over large logs and skirting around some serious ruts. Rough and tumble from the overzealous down hill with Harper engaging with mother earth only to bounce back. Dean taking a chance on a big eroded drop to live another day. Simon from Fiji had missed the Australian soil so much he hugged the ground on at least 7 occasions also causing justification for a new bike !!. Yes..we won’t tell the wife.  Louise soldiered on with one leg after an altercation with...

December 22, 2021
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Dirty Weekend Nerang & Hinze Dam 2 & 3 October 2021

Ride report Nerang and Hinze dam Oct 2021 Patience paid off and the stars aligned for this ride to happen. Meeting at Nerang trail head with bikes, bananas, bags, bottles and ballistic intent the lucky 12 riders set off on Baileys track. Storm swept from the night made for a clear run, only one person knelt on the earth letting out a small amount of holy MTBer blood.  Destination “Lossstttt World” via various amazing single tracks criss- crossing some challenging gullies, negotiating the sketchiest wood bridges in the industry, torquing up rocky climbs. Trail forks was working overtime before arriving at Lost world, this is where the atmosphere changes, riding along cool shady twisty downhill brilliance with clear water creeks… Such well thought out track building and vision by whoever the makers were...

October 5, 2021
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Charlie Moreland August 29 2021

Charlie Moreland  --  Mt Alan fire tower August 29/8/2021. A dead calm overcast morning had the smoke lingering in the Mary Valley as Bushrangers came out of the coastal metropolis to gather at Charlie Moreland day use area on Sunday creek rd west of Kenilworth. All dressed up and somewhere to go, 10 spots of rain did not deter the 22 trail warriors as they warmed up with a 400m climb and then some.. Sunday creek rd is the main gravel route through to Jimna reaching up to 750m above sea level, so even though the hills are enormous the temperature is cooler. Many fire trails to explore. Riders not having experienced the magnitude of this area were in constant awe at the size of the trees, hills, and stunning scenery.  Regrouping serval times to allow legs to regenerate before arriving at Summer falls provided a mid-ride break, photos and bike check…. Oh no I have run out of brake pads!!!! Heading back towards Mt...

September 1, 2021
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PromisedLand & Toogoom

Promisedland & Toogoom 12 & 13 June 2021. Escape to Fraser coast MTB tracks is always much anticipated, some rolling in early on Friday to check out the mellow Toogoom town. Evening BBQ on the menu had new member Ross turning sausage’s faster than a Fat bike tyre on soft sand… Spectacular sunset nearly used up all the film roll on the smart phones. Saturday pilgrims meeting at Childers, then pre ride photo at Promisedland trail head. Champing at the bars 6 more insane riders cranked out 35km before lunch. Best weather ever for this region set the scene for an adventurous ride for the other 13 skilled riders carving out a Nicceee 22+km of some of the best tracks in SEQ. Batteries and Bellies running low on fuel had everyone rest up for a social lunch before heading out to feel sand & stones beneath their treads again. The eastern sections tending to be more sandy creeks and gullies with western area...

July 22, 2021
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Ride report Gympie 23.5.2021

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ride report Gympie 23.5.2021 Solid group of Bushrangers arrived at Victory Heights MTB tracks to steal the gold from Gympie or at least put a Golden smile on their faces, with serious pre ride discussion about it all being about the “Vibe “ The gang split in search of the elusive best corner, fastest line through a creek crossing & latest possible braking technique… A range of flat and bermed corners tested tyre lean angles,  Log and jump features keeping  everyone suitably challenged. With 25+ km ridden Gympie has more corners per Km2 than most tracks ever dream off. The black and blue jumps tracks received a work out with Chad showing how it should be done in style ..   Pump track attempted with various outcomes. Skills area has some great features especially the elbow shaped log ride eluding us all only to be showed up by a young local lad. Great to see so many people young an older enjoying the well-maintained tracks…...

May 26, 2021
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Pomona, Cooran, Mothar mountain

Ride report  16.5.2021  Pomona …   Cooran … Return  + Mothar Mountain   Return. Early morning bright blue skies, Volcanic mountains 😊. The sleepy town of Pomona was the departure point for yet another Bushranger adventure. Both groups headed west of town to the base of MT Cooroora, home of “King of the Mountain” running race, before rolling along open fire tracks, windy single tracks up some rugged rocky ridges… spreading the mob a little but always regrouping to count the sheep. Non lost to the wilderness arriving in peaceful Cooran. The group split to cater for shorter loop riders following a scenic but challenging route to the “Fen shui“ Bamboo patch before returning back to Pomona.. mystical designer photo attached of the Ashram in progress….great riding covering 28 km and 650m climbing. The less sane “Hill tribe Gurus” headed North to the base of Mothar mt. Woondum NP, nice  scenic rock pools with picnic area.  Shady tracks and cool conditions made the 5km mega climb...

May 18, 2021
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Yandina to Peregian Return 28/3/2021

Yandina Peregian return ride report. 28/3/2021 Open spaces, Blue skies, mountain back drops and no rain!! was a fitting lure getting everyone out on the “Wide Open Road” Yandina departed the warmc up started, heading NW out Browns creek rd, Lees rd and across to the Sleepy climbs of North Arm.  Taking in the view of Mt Ninderry, several leaders battled for KOM status maybe dreaming of a yellow jersey from another discipline. Stopping at Targoo rd collecting the shorter loop riders and regrouping, slight delay waiting for an E bike battery that forgot to eat E oats prior to the ride. Full complement of 25 riders powered through Ninderry , Valdora and the back door to Peregian springs following the scent trail to the Bakery and various coffee shops of Peregian beach . Beverages and buns buried, the journey West through North Coolum tracks and back through undulating sweeping corners mixture of gravel and tar.  Sights include the odd Lama, 4wd Bogan, cranky lady, shaggy...

March 30, 2021
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Come and Try day

Come & Try Day - 14/03/2021 We are holding a come & try day on the 14th March 2021 at Parklands. 8:00am -11:00am Skills area So if you have been considering getting into mountain biking but have yet to make the leap or if you are a mountain biker whose partner or friend who doesn't ride this is a perfect opportunity to give it a go and check out the fun trails at Parklands. If you don't yet have a mountain bike, don't worry, loan bikes will be available you just have to let us know in advance if you will need one, email info@bushrangers.org The day coincides with our usual Sunday club ride so there will be options for all levels and we will also have a sausage sizzle for people to mingle and talk all things mountain biking after the ride. Please note that club ride for intermediate and advanced rides will start at the usual time and the come & try people...

March 1, 2021
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