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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Parklands Dash Experiment – Sat 25th June

[caption id="attachment_750" align="alignright" width="300"] Click to register to be a rider or a volunteer[/caption] OK let's try this again. We are going to do the Dash on the 25th of June but we've decided to go with the full Alley cat style ride so read the updated format change below. Rider (and volunteer) registration and further information is available through the following link.  https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bush-rangers-parklands-dash-june-2016-tickets-25768277612 Updated Race Format OK, here is the NEW race format. Register online and on the day go to the registration desk and draw your playing card. During the ride briefing everyone will get a map with the checkpoints on it. You must get to each checkpoint and get your card stamped. Then bring your completed card back to the registration tent. You can get to the checkpoints whichever way you like and in any order you like (but you must stick to trails and fire roads). As a nod to the original Alley Cat bike messengers you will have a delivery to make during the race. ...

June 12, 2016
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World Environment Day Rides

If you can't make the Mapleton Community Ride this Sunday then an alternative is the Sunshine Coast Council are offering two free guided rides to the World Environment Day Festival at Cotton Tree Park. These are one way rides so you have to find your own way back. Mudjimba Bike Ride Meeting at Mudjimba Surf Life Saving Club, this is a mostly flat ride that should take about 45 minutes at an easy pace and will mostly be on pathways. Register Now Mountain Creek Bike Ride Meeting at Lady Musgrave Drive, this ride should take about 45 minutes at an easy pace and will be mostly on pathways. Register Now For further information and updates checkout the Council's Cycling Workshops page....

June 2, 2016
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29/05/2016 – Pomona-Cooran Ride Summary

Hey there ‘rangers,

14 of us showed up to Pomona at 7am and it was pretty cold so I’m thinking we switch over to 7.30am start times during these cooler months, so keep an eye out for the update.

We followed our ride leaders Terry and Al to Cooran and beyond. Despite the cold weather we warmed up real good with a prompt hill climb and then a few more afterwards just to make sure. The loose rocky climb up from Ferguson road was particularly good to get the heart thumping.

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May 29, 2016
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Rookie ride at Parklands 8.30am on Saturday – 28/05/2016

Hello, I'll be in Parklands at 8.30am Saturday morning if anyone wants to come for a easy ride. We will meet at the Radar Hill road carpark, Kulangoor - https://goo.gl/maps/c7jbcdjAsPT2. Ride will be on the "Novice trail" and will be 5km long and take about an hour. We will stop plenty of times to give tips and ask questions. Bring water, sunscreen, helmet, glasses and a bike in good nic. You will also need insurance so sign up for the 8-weeks free insurance that the MTBA is offering - http://www.mtba.asn.au/join/ If you are keen to come along leave a comment here or on Facebook or send an email to secretary@bushrangers.org....

May 24, 2016
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22/05/2016 Ringtail Forest Ride Summary

This morning was 17°C and overcast when eleven of us met at Read Park, Tewantin. We set out along McKinnon Drive towards the Tewantin National Park where we took 'Harry's Shortcut' and the McKinnon Drive single track to Old Tewantin Road. The route was one used by Richard Poyner in Tewantin the week before and looked good on the map so we gave it a go. A gradual climb up to the north of Lake Macdonald and then along the bitumen to the Old Coach trail (Alternate 4) and onto forestry roads (and some of the steepest climbs of the ride) to the top of the old Noosa Enduro downhill track which has lasted through the years but it starting to suffer a bit thanks to trail bikes.  At this point we began our trip back using park/forestry roads until we hopped back onto McKinnon Dr but taking a short cut via the suburbs to Lake Cooroibah Road and then the paths...

May 22, 2016
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Rookie ride at Parklands 2pm on Saturday – 20/05/2016

Hello, I'm taking some new riders into Parklands tomorrow at 2pm. We will meet at the Radar Hill road carpark, Kulangoor - https://goo.gl/maps/c7jbcdjAsPT2. Ride will be on the "Novice trail" and will be 5km long and take about an hour. We will stop plenty of times to give tips and ask questions. Bring water, sunscreen, helmet and a bike in good nic. You will also need insurance so sign up for the 8-weeks free insurance that the MTBA is offering - http://www.mtba.asn.au/join/ If you are keen to come along leave a comment here or on Facebook or send an email to secretary@bushrangers.org....

May 20, 2016
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18/05/16 Parklands Night Ride Summary – IT SUCKED!

...well it sucked for me but the others had fun. Andrew, Ben, Chad, Royce and myself all rocked up to do the night ride. Chad was there early to do an extra loop and rescued some poor bugger who had gotten lost with no lights and brought him back to the carpark. We explored a new section of track that has a lot of potential, just needs some bridges over the muddy bits and maybe remove the big low-hanging branch that crosses the trail. My ride was cut short because I head-butted that big low-hanging branch that crossed the trail. It hurt a lot and I taught the wildlife some new words similar to "Jeepers!" and "Goshdarnit!" I also discovered yet another sidewall tear when I got home (more new words were said). The other guys went on to finish the ride while I found Toby and Kirsty and went back to the car with them. I guess I was feeling a little bit shook up and...

May 20, 2016
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