A big congratulations to Michael Johns for winning a Nicklin community award for service to mountain biking on the Sunshine coast. Michael has (and continues to) contributed greatly to our club development in a variety of fields, though you may know him best for his role as secretary. Thanks for your work MJ! There wouldn't be a club without your efforts. Will NewtonClub President ...
Hey everyone. QPWS just emailed us to say that Ferny Forest is too wet and it's getting damaged. They've put up barriers until it gets a chance to dry out. Spread the word out. ...
So Paul busted his collar bone in Wooroi on the weekend and now is out of action during the next couple of months. This means three things: Dramatic reenactment His regular Wednesday Parklands rides are off the calendar for the time being. I need to make sure that I am not using the same health insurer as Susie and Paul are as they are probably about to bump up our premiums. Was this just a clever (although extreme) method of getting into hospital to see Susie without paying the exorbitant car-parking fees? But anyway get well soon Paul and let us know if you need any help with anything. Michael JohnsClub Secretary ...
Hi Folks, By now you will have received an email. This email has a link to our 2018 membership survey for you to complete. The data we have received already has been particularly interesting so please keep it coming! This survey is the most important thing we ask you to do because it helps the current and future committees to make informed decisions that represent the wishes of the membership. The survey will be closed on the 17th Feb, 5PM. You can expect questions in the following categories: What trails do you like? What rides/events do you you enjoy? Ride start times Club Systems Fund Raising Trail Development General Feedback Please encourage your fellow members to complete the survey and if you haven't received the survey email, please let us know and we'll get it out to you ASAP. ...
Susie our Women's Advocacy officer had a bad fall on Sunday's ride at Ewan Maddock Dam and had to be taken to hospital with an ambulance. She got a ride on a fancy stretcher Her leg and knee are banged up pretty bad and they are waiting for the swelling to subside before they can operate. We are thinking about you Susie and we really hope you heal well and are back on your feet pronto. When you can be sure to let us know how we can help. Michael JohnsClub Secretary P.S. Susie had to give her age for the 000 operator and I was shocked to hear that she actually isn't the 26 years old I thought she was!! Totally stunned!! P.P.S. Her bike is OK. It was a little shook up and scared but otherwise OK. ...
It's been a loooong time coming but the signage for Parklands is currently being printed and will soon be delivered and installed. The two big maps at both the Radar Hill Road and Atkinson road side of the park are being updated to include the new trails. There will be maps installed at the junction above Double Dab and the intersection where Rock'n'roll and Rock-a-dial meet the fire road. There will also be maps at the top of Phoenix and at the skills park. Additionally all those old map signs that only showed the fire roads are being replaced with new maps that also show the single-tracks. We are also getting some extra icons printed up so Rookie Road, Lush, Taser and Blue Tongue can be properly signed. Also we will get some "No Entry", "Give way" and extra directional arrows for problem intersections. So expect some trail care days to be called to get these posts and icons finally installed. Thanks to Ranger...
Hey folks, As the title says the AGM is going to be at the Woombye pub which is in...
Hello everyone, [caption id="attachment_7052" align="alignright" width="300"] Awwwww yeah!![/caption] Sonja has come up with a lovely idea of having our end of year party eating 'endless' pizza at a new brewery at near Tanawha. So I'm assuming it's an industrial conveyor belt process funneling directly into our mouths. The Glasshouse Brewery lads are finishing off their build and will be ready to host us at 4.30pm Saturday the 8th of December. The address is 330 Mons Road, Tanawha (i.e. the Kunara organic markets - so you can buy some expensive rolled oats while you're there). Cost will be $20 each if you want the pizza and partners are welcome (as long as they talk about how awesome bikes are etc). RSVP here - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2018-bushrangers-xmas-party-tickets-52738543403 Regards, Michael Johns Club Secretary PS: If you don't like beer I'm sure there will be other things to drink...
We received the 2018 Queensland Government Award for Outdoor Places and Spaces award for our efforts on the Parklands MTB Trails Project. We were up against three other extremely good projects so our winning of this award was definitely a surprise. The panel had a difficult time sorting all the nominations down to four finalist and then a painstaking effort to pick a winner. This award isn't only for the club committee though. It's also for: all the volunteers who came along to the trail care days and helped, the Trailworx crew, all the people at QPWS SEQ Region - especially Ranger Eugene Craddock and Pricipal Ranger Stephen Price All the local businesses, clubs and schools who gave us letters of support Sunshine Coast Regional Council for proving a grant and for Trails Activation Officer Kurt Martin's help Queensland Government Department Housing and Public Works (Sport and Recreation) for providing a grant and for Kathy Rodgers help, and to all our members...
[caption id="attachment_7015" align="alignright" width="211"] Official Event Poster[/caption] Just a reminder that the official opening for the Sugarbag trails is this Saturday folks! When: Saturday 8th December 2018 - 9am to 12noon Where: The main event will be at the Sugar Bag Road Trails car park, between Alexander Street and Lawman Street. (see map below). Join Mayor Mark Jamieson and Deputy Mayor Tim Dwyer to officially open this exciting new facility and celebrate the thriving Sunshine Coast mountain bike community. • Bike demo's from major bike companies • Local food vendors • Numerous trails to ride. We'll have the club marquee set up on the day so feel free to drop in for a yarn and a lemon squash. There will be very limited disability and VIP parking at the top. Official parking is front of Caloundra high school with a brief ride up to the event area. ...
