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.

Latest News

Rookie

Merry Xmas! Parkland’s New Green and Black Level Trails ARE OPEN!!

One of the log rides being built on the black trail

Hey Everyone,

As of this afternoon the green beginner’s loop and the black flow trail will be completed and open for riding.

So we are cancelling this Sunday’s Yandina/Cooloolabin ride and instead heading into Parklands to ride the newly opened Green loop and the Black flow trail.

To celebrate this awesome Xmas present for all of us we are going to setup the BBQ and put some food and drinks on for anyone who wants to come and ride the new trails on Sunday morning.

Time: 8am Sunday 24/12/2017
Location: Shipping container at the old carpark (start of the new beginners loop). Just follow Rocky Creek Forest Road up from the Radar hill carpark (https://goo.gl/maps/mtnsQxguUVu).

 

BBQ location – red lines show the new trails

Thanks to the hard work of QPWS, Trailworx and our volunteers and another big thanks to Queensland Department of Sport and Recreation and Sunshine Coast Council for the grants that made this possible.

SAFETY NOTE: The new black trail has big berms, table tops, rock gardens, step downs and jumps. So give it a slow run first to check things out.

Parklands Ride Summary – 09/04/2017

Parklands was filled with Bushrangers on Sunday morning, as we had the normal club ride happening as well as a rookie ride for our beginner riders.

Sunday was also a very special day because not only was the weather sublime but it was also the official “Cherish an Antique Day” and “Name Yourself Day”. I’m a bit upset because if I had known earlier then I would’ve given Terry and Alf a big hug and called myself Max Power. But next Sunday is “Eggs Benedict Day” or “Wear Your Pyjamas to Work Day” so FYI everyone!

Big hello to our regular and new members and welcome to all of our guests for the day. I hope you all had a good ride.

Signing off,

Max Power!!
Club Secretary

Parklands Ride Summary 12/03/2017

I sprang out of bed with the epiphany that our club rides have been lacking in nasty hills lately.  So I thought what better place to catch up on this elevation shortage than Parklands, our ride location for last Sunday.

Arriving early at the Atkinson Road West entrance of Parklands I passed Chad grinding up the hill to meet up with Andrew for a few sneaky runs on Phoenix before the group ride started at 7am. Be like Chad, embrace the climbs.

Rookie Ride Summary – 19/02/2017

While the regular club ride was happening we put on another “Rookie Ride” for our beginners to get some more rides in and pick up some good tips by doing the opposite of what I do.

The wonderful Ferny Forest green level trails were chosen because its a good 10km loop, not too difficult, easy parking and now it has coffee!

Pretty sure Ben is sucking his guts in there!

Emma, Marty, Mike, Tania, Ben and myself starting off at 7.30am but we had guest appearances from Jason Daw, Susie and Sonja as they did their laps of Ferny Forest. I was planning on taking it easy, do the one lap, then coffee and chat afterwards. We ended up doing 2 laps and I even had an attempt at giving some line choice tips at a rock garden (but everyone just nailed it perfectly so it wasn’t really necessary at all – good job!). Overall the ride went great and there was only one itsy bitsy stack where a front wheel washed out on some loose stuff at the bottom of a gully but there were no serious injuries.

Upcoming Rookie Ride at Ferny Forest – Sunday 19th

We want to give our new beginner members some love so in addition to the normal club ride we are also putting on a rookie ride this Sunday. So bring your bike (that works), some water, sun screen and a helmet and come along for a ride and chat. Day: Sunday 19/02/2017 Time: 7.30am ride off Location: Ferny Forest trail (carpark opposite the Big Cart Track on Steve Irwin Way near Landsborough). Trail type: Ferny Forest is a green (beginner) trail and is a 10km loop - 40 to 60mins (no rush). Notes: Try and get there a bit earlier so you can get ready. Look for the guys with the Bushranger shirts. Sign up for the 8-week free trial from the MTBA if you haven't already so you're insured. There is a coffee van at the carpark so we can have a coffee after the ride. Email me at secretary@bushrangers.org if you have any questions. Ride on! Michael "When is coffee?" Johns Club Secretary...

Check out the latest Sunshine Coast Daily Multisport Mecca magazine

[caption id="attachment_1677" align="alignright" width="236"] Download the PDF[/caption] Bushrangers were asked to give another article to the latest edition of the Sunshine Coast Daily's Multisport Mecca magazine. We thought an article helping people getting into mountain biking would be a good choice this time. Stay tuned for the next article, it's all about the GoGIRLs Check it out at http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/download-september-21-sunshine-coast-multisport-me/3091897/...

Just getting into Mountain Biking? Try the Ferny Forest trails

Ferny Forest is a 10km loop track that is great for all riders but is especially good for new riders to build confidence and their fitness. The trail is well marked and goes through some beautiful forest and along the edge of the Ewan Maddock Dam. You can either park in the carpark opposite the Big Cart Track or there is another carpark near the real estate agent towards the Mooloolah turn-off. There is more information in the "Where to ride" section here. From the latest SEQ Water update email. Ewen Maddock toilet block A new mountain bike trail network has opened on National Parks land adjacent to the Ornamental Wetlands at Ewen Maddock. To support this new facility, we are in the process of approving and installing a new toilet block at the trail’s head which starts on Seqwater land. The new toilet block should be complete late 2016. ...

Rookie ride on this Saturday 06/08/2016

Hello, Terry will be in Parklands at 8.30am Saturday morning if anyone wants to come for a easy ride. 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. 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....

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....

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