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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Vote for us in the Mountain Bikes Direct “Dollars For Dirt” Funding Program

We’re excited to announce that our club has been selected as a recipient of the Mountain Bikes Direct “Dollars For Dirt” Community Funding program. We’re guaranteed to receive $150 from the program, but to secure the top grant ($300) we need your help! Between the 1st and the 25th of this month, if you shop at Mountain Bikes Direct (www.mountainbikesdirect.com.au), you can cast your vote and help decide which of three selected groups should get the $300! You simply shop as normal, and at the order confirmation page (after you checkout) you will have the ability to cast your vote. We’d love for you to spread the word and encourage people to put their vote towards our Club, so that we can secure as many votes as possible and hopefully score the top grant! Thanks for your support, Bushrangers MTB Club Sunshine Coast [caption id="attachment_2973" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Click for more information[/caption] ...

April 15, 2017
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Go for a ride! It’s #InternationalDayOfHappiness

[caption id="attachment_2808" align="alignright" width="300"] Click for more information[/caption] It is the International Day of Happiness so give your loved ones a big hug, pat your dog/cat/fish/child etc, go for a ride then tease your mates on Strava. If it's raining then grab a drink, go into your bike shed and watch bike videos on YouTube. But whatever you do be happy! [caption id="attachment_2675" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Chad looks happy! Be like Chad![/caption]...

March 20, 2017
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#Ride2School Ride Summary 17/03/2017

Riding along Glenview road Palmview

Last Friday was Ride2School day so to get kids realising how awesome bikes are from an early age the Bushrangers have been helping with the event for the last 3 years.

At 7.30am Bushranger’s Michael Johns and Julie Pearson went to help the Glenview Primary School kids ride 3.6km along Glenview road. Julie took plenty of photos, Michael led the group while parents and staff rode within the group and manned the intersections making sure everyone was safe. Also a big thanks to the local police for the escort.

Michael then shot across town to his little boy’s kindergarten to give all the kids rides on his big-tyred fatbike. They were all given a quick instruction about the bike e.g. keep fingers away from the moving bits, wear a helmet, make sure you have a bell. The kids all got a few loops around their playground and they loved it.

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March 20, 2017
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National Ride to School day – Friday 17/03/2017 #ride2school

It's National Ride to School day on Friday 17/03/2017 so if you have any school age kids why don't you ride with them to school (or even park down the street and they can ride as you walk beside them). Some schools have dedicated rides planned so check to see if your school has anything organised. If it gets kids onto bikes is good in my books! From the website: "Over the past 40 years the number of children who are physically active everyday has significantly dropped. Today, levels of physical activity are at an all-time low. In the 1970s, eight out of ten students rode or walked to school. That number has dropped to just two out of ten. Sadly, Australian kids are now spending up to 16 hours of their day in front of a screen." National Ride2School Day is the perfect opportunity for every school community to ditch the car and embrace a healthier start to the day by riding and...

March 3, 2017
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Community Feedback Survey for Sugarbag Road Area

Hey Everyone, The Sunshine Coast Regional Council is looking for community feedback for a master plan for the Caloundra Town Reserve (this is where the Sugarbag Road trails are). Check out the following link and complete the survey and have a say at what happens there (could even win $300!). https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Living-and-Community/Community-Engagement/2017/Caloundra-Town-Reserve Submission close 5pm Friday 10 March 2017....

February 28, 2017
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Noosa Sport and Recreation Plan

Hi Folks, Noosa Shire Council are working on a new Sport & Active Recreation Plan that will inform them on which direction to take for future development. As we're frequently riding around Tewantin, Pomona and Kin Kin we can help ensure that mountain biking gains focus by contributing. Both locals and visitors can respond. Past sport and recreation plans have been the catalyst for significant state government investment. That’s why it is important this document paints an accurate picture of our local sport and recreation sector and any opportunities for improvement. You can contribute via the Noosa Council's 'Your Say' site here. Thanks to the Noosa Trailblazers for pointing out the survey....

February 21, 2017
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What’s next for MTB on the Sunshine Coast?

Hey Folks, Yesterday we sent out a post giving an update regarding the grants we currently have in place. This money will pay for new trails and training which was the most requested items in last year's member survey. However we need to look to the future and keep applying for more grants so we can keep the ball rolling and grow mountain biking within the Sunshine Coast. So we ask you to start thinking about some potential projects that we can use when applying for grant money. Things like new trail ideas or maybe training programs for different rider groups e.g. beginners, women, children. The project has to be sellable to all stakeholders, be able to show how it will benefit the community and be in line with the club's mission and abilities. Some potential project ideas that are floating around at the moment are: Marathon length trail right around Parklands Bottle 'n Glass or Mapleton downhill trails Great Rides Trail Project - Glasshouse to...

February 7, 2017
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Mapleton Community Ride Summary – 05/02/2017

Mapleton was as lovely as ever as we all meet up near the Lilyponds just before 7am.

We had some new riders come along with us that day so welcome Sue and Leigh, we hope you had a good ride.

Joe Black wasn’t too impressed with the 20 bike riders interrupting his breakfast

We took off towards Linda Garrett park and then followed the access roads into the Mapleton National Park. It’s always beautiful here even with it’s spoke devouring branches across the tracks. We made it to the carpark at the top of the Magic Mile (Turpentine) track the group got bigger as we met up with some hardcore riders who rode up from Yandina. It was here that Brad also found a black snake about to make a meal out of a hapless lizard.

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February 7, 2017
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Thank you for a fantastic year

The beginning of 2016 marked a significant point as the old club with its strong heritage and foundations was given a fresh coat of paint and some new upgrades. Aside from introducing new branding and backend systems these changes included a revamp of the club's vision, mission, and values. It was these statements in conjunction with the help of our members, committee and community and government supporters that have guided us through a fantastic 2016. But as we shored up the foundations of our club we have also prepared for the future by applying for grants, increasing communication with members, landowners, local businesses and other clubs. With Susie heading up our GoGIRL initiative to advocate women in mountain biking and our efforts to get people riding and maintaining our local trails we have been able to build an interesting narrative. A narrative that highlights our endeavours of being inclusive, engaging and supportive of the local community while demonstrating that we have the big picture in mind - make the Sunshine Coast a premier mountain bike destination. With...

December 31, 2016
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