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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Cystic Fibrosis Charity Race Day Update

It's ON!! [caption id="attachment_6745" align="alignright" width="212"] Put your racing legs on![/caption] We've had a last minute rush of participants sign-on so everything is going ahead as planned! It's going to be a good day with a good amount of riders, good weather and good beer (Paul also has a fire drum ready to go to keep us warm). Times Check-in opens at 7.30am. We will be there ready to sign you in and hand out the number plates so come out early to have a practice lap and get your bearings. Race 1 (1hr) - starts at 8.30am Race 2 (2hr) - starts at 10am-ish Prizes and beer - 12 noon-ish (once the 2nd race has finished) Food and drinks We are putting on a free sausage sizzle and will have water and soft-drinks available. Trish might be baking some delicious sugar-coma causing cakes or slices too! There will be beers from Brouhaha Brewery available for a gold coin donation after the races. [caption id="attachment_6754" align="alignright" width="209"]...

July 12, 2018
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Announcement, MTBA, Races
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2017 MTBA Queensland Club Volunteer of the Year Award Acceptance Speech

Recently I was awarded the 2017 MTBA Queensland QLD Club Volunteer Award. It was a quite the surprise and I am both honoured and humbled to receive this award. Since I became President our club has become a multifaceted entity delivering on many fronts such as coaching, women's advocacy, trail development and bringing back racing, all while supporting the wider mountain biking community. During these years I have witnessed many contributions made by our committee and membership and it is a particularly great feeling seeing new riders develop into competent riders who then begin to share their knowledge with others. If I am a good volunteer, it is because of the a great committee and membership behind me. I would like to call out to the club secretary and my brother, Michael, as without his help the club would not be what it is today. The same can be said of Craig, Susie, Rob, and Greg for their work as treasurer, women's...

March 4, 2018
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The 2018 MTBA QLD Club Volunteer of the Year Award goes to…….. Ben Johns!

So shiny!

So yeah, our President just won the QLD Club Volunteer Award in the 2018 MTBA Achievement Awards!

No idea why really. Why award someone who took over a club that was on the ropes and then grew it by 300% in 3 years to be the biggest MTB club on the coast. Who then spent all of his free time upgrading and modernising the club’s look and administration systems so he could spend more time on trails, grants, woman’s advocacy, training, rookie rides and trying to kickstart the club’s racing pedigree while also dealing with the conflicts and earning the trust and strengthening the relationships with the local riders, community and landowners. Maybe no one else was nominated?

But seriously Ben – good work mate! You totally deserve this reward and I’m sure lot of others think so too. I remember falling off my chair when you told me you had volunteered for President 3 years ago and I thought you had bitten off way too much. You absolutely proved me wrong!

Michael “You’re still a dork!” Johns
Club Secretary

Here are some photos of Ben in action over the years.

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March 3, 2018
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Queensland Mountain Bike Strategy Survey

You may have heard that there is a new Queensland Mountain Bike Trails Strategy being developed. The strategy is being coordinated by Mountain Biking Australia (MTBA) who have appointed Common Ground Trails to undertake the development of the strategy. The strategy is partly funded by the Queensland Government Sport and Recreation Planning Program. You can read up on it on the MTBA's Trails page. Recently a survey and interactive mapping facility was released to gain input from the Queensland MTB community. We encourage everyone to complete the survey. The Bushrangers, Sunshine Coast Trails Alliance (SCTA), and the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) have been planning and delivering local trail development using the Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation (QORF) 'Developing Mountain Biking in Queensland: Regional Solutions' Report that was released in 2014. We hope new QLD MTB Strategy will build upon this work as we and others across the state have put a lot of effort towards making it a reality.    ...

September 30, 2017
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Informational, MTBA, Trails
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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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Committee, Community, GoGIRLs, Grants, Informational, MTBA, Races, Trails, Womens Advocacy
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Trail Standards, Professional Certification Framework & Curriculum, and Peak Body to Represent Trail Builders

The MTBA established a project working group at the 2015 Australian MTB Summit to investigate options for the following: National standards/guidelines for the design and construction of MTB trails; Development of a professional certification framework for trail builders and curriculum program; Establishment of a peak body to represent the Australian trail building industry. The working group has completed option papers for each of the above areas/projects and are seeking feedback from the following constituents. Professional trail builders; Clubs, private promoters and trail care alliances; State and territory land management agencies; and the MTB community. The working group is keen to receive feedback from you.  Here is a link to the generic survey and the 3 option papers which form the basis for the survey questions.  The option papers will need to be read prior to completing the survey.  The survey closes 27 November. Survey: https://goo.gl/forms/OGD04qrkhXAYRVom2 Option Papers: http://www.mtba.asn.au/trails/ The results of the survey will be summarised and presented at the 2016 Australian MTB Summit and steps put in place...

November 8, 2016
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MTBTIPS.com Groover Method Discount

For the next two weeks MTBA members receive 25% discount when they purchase The Groover Method Online MTB Skills Course presented by fellow Bushie, Chris Carter. Chris kindly provided a personal introduction to the course to Susie, Paul and myself on Friday. I found it has the potential to deliver excellent results and the considerable amount of time Chris has invested into the course is certainly evident. The methodology helps you maintain focus on the things that matter by removing the needless thoughts and effort that sap your strength and concentration. They also help you be a safer rider if you're not interested in the performance benefits. Check out MTBTIPS.com and enter GROOVER25 and your MTBA Member number* in the payment section to get instant access. Interested but not an MTBA member yet? Check out our Join-Us page for the details on how to sign up before you purchase The Groover Method. *Discount available to financial MTBA members only. ...

October 31, 2016
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