Clean Up Australia Day 2018
On Sunday March 4th we will be having a big clean up day at Parklands for Clean Up Australia day. Come meet us at the Radar Hill Carpark at 7am, grab a bag and start picking up all the rubbish.
Once we are done we’ll setup the BBQ and everyone can grab some food and head off for a ride if its not too hot.
Newspaper article in the Nambour Weekly
[caption id="attachment_477" align="alignright" width="300"] Bushrangers Annual General Meeting[/caption] Another year has passed and once again it's time for our Annual General Meeting. We will be back at the Arts and Ecology Centre located within the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens at Tanawha – https://goo.gl/maps/CoXPm2WcWeQ2. 2pm on the 10/03/2018. Ben will probably show us yet another awesome PowerPoint again - AWWWW YEAH!!!!! (that was sarcasm). I will endeavour to try and get some interesting food this time (not Subway again) so if anyone has any ideas let me know. Want to add an item to the agenda? If you have something you want on the agenda then send it through to secretary@bushrangers.org by the 01/03/2018 so I can get it written up and sent out to everyone. Want to have a go in the Committee? I've emailed a link to all members with a nomination form, if you want to be apart of the committee this year. Committee positions and example tasks President (Ride calendar, advocacy, grants, stakeholder management) Vice President (Help's committee...
[caption id="attachment_6276" align="alignright" width="169"] Stair feature towards top of trail[/caption] Hi Folks, I'm happy to report that the 'blue' trail has been given the okay and is open for riding just in time for the weekend. As with any trail that you haven't ridden before please give a slow roll or two first. Note that the skills area is still closed due to it being too wet so please let it dry. The Road Rage remediation is well underway and we anticipate it to be completed soon if the weather holds off. We'll have a trail opening BBQ next weekend once it's all good to go!...
The new GoGIRLs jersey (and all the other jerseys) are able to be purchased online now, and if ordered by midday this Thursday will still make this month's print run for delivery in early March. Purchase from Blackchrome's online store - https://www.blackchrome.com.au/cycling/bushrangers-mtb/ ...
Hi Folks, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service have organised a community engagement session to discuss the recent trail closure within the Mapleton National Park. Could be a great opportunity to clear the air on both sides and show the need for advance level trails on the coast? Details as follows: Time: 3:30PM onwards Date: Friday, 9th February 2018 Location: Ground Floor Seminar Room, Mike Ahern Building, 12 First Avenue, Maroochydore Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/Fk3nqE3LeoE2 ...
Hi Folks, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service have organised a community engagement session to discuss the recent trail closure within the Mapleton National Park. Could be a great opportunity to clear the air on both sides and show the need for advance level trails on the coast? Details as follows: Time: 3:30PM onwards Date: Friday, 9th February 2018 Location: Ground Floor Seminar Room, Mike Ahern Building, 12 First Avenue, Maroochydore Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/Fk3nqE3LeoE2 ...
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services (QPWS) have asked us to help get the word out that they will be cracking down on illegal trail building in conservation areas. They have specifically pointed out the continued development of an unsanctioned trail within the Mapleton National Park.
QPWS have already warned against building this track a year ago but work has continued and the features along it have grown in number and size. QPWS will now close the track, remove all structures, and install surveillance cameras. Any continued building will be met with fines and legal action.
However the QPWS are happy to speak to the builders regarding current MTB opportunities they have and about future development in the Mapleton national park. Contact Senior Ranger Nat Smith on Nat.Smith@npsr.qld.gov.au
Stay safe, Keep Riding!
Bush Rangers Committee
The following are a few photos provided to us by QPWS of the unsanctioned trail.
Come to Paul's place for a Friday night gathering. Ride your bike, have a beer or even partake in a jolly good game of badminton. BYO drinks and food but there is a fridge and BBQ setup for you. Time: 4:30pm Friday 19/01/2018 Address: 32 Ruwoldts Road, West Woombye Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/6FKskjCDukw ...
Today is a special day at Bushrangers HQ! The 18-month consultation/design/redesign/redesign/redesign/approval process has finally been completed and we are now ready to sell the new jerseys! There are two styles of jersey available in two unique colours - Culvert Slime Green and Chain Gunk Black. There is the men and women's 'roadie' style jersey with short sleeves, full zip and pockets in the back. There is the unisex 'enduro' style jersey with short, 3/4 and long sleeve options (women may need to use the junior sizes). The order gets processed at the end of each month so jump on and order your's at https://www.blackchrome.com.au/cycling/bushrangers-mtb/ For sizing just follow the instructions on the product page when you order....
[caption id="attachment_6068" align="alignright" width="270"] Give way to pedestrians and horses[/caption] Each Saturday morning one of the hardest Parkrun events in Australia happens in Parklands which is pretty awesome! At 7am a heap of runners and walkers will move along the fire road parallel to the new black track for a few minutes as they commence their 5km loop through the park. For these few minutes there is a potential risk of collision between a rider and a runner if: a rider flies out of the black or green tracks at speed; a rider rides back up the fire road in amongst the runners/walkers. However there is a clear line of sight for riders and runners so there should be ample time for a rider to slow down, stop for a rest and allow the runners to pass through safely. Please let new riders and visitors know that hikers, trail runners and horses use the fire roads and we need to give way to them....
