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	December 2019
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						1 Wooroi Forest Monthly Social Ride Wooroi Forest Monthly Social Ride Open in Google Calendar December 1, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 10:30 am Cooroy-Noosa Road, Tewantin QLD Location: Wooroi day-use area, Cooroy-Noosa Road, Tewantin Time: 6.15am for 6.30am ride off Grade: Grade 2 & 3 Google Maps/Streetview: https://goo.gl/maps/qaWPP Monthly social/community ride that welcomes and introduces new riders to the club and allows old members to enjoy a more social paced ride. Ride leaders will cater for different levels. Meet at Day Use car park. Children welcome, but under 16 must be accompanied by an adult on the ride. Please listen to the ride leader and be mindful that there will be new riders in the group. All riders must have insurance coverage. Please bring proof of insurance cover for mountain biking activities. If you do not have insurance then you can sign up to the MTBA free 8-week trial membership: http://www.mtba.asn.au/membership/free-trial-membership/ Coffee afterwards nearby. Please keep the weather in mind. Keep an eye on Facebook for notifications and the calendar for updates. We will always endeavour to notify of any cancellations as soon as possible but sometimes the weather can be unpredictable and it is necessary to cancel at short notice. If you don't use Facebook and are ever in doubt please email [email protected]. [email] [sms] [socialise] [gmb] •
2	3	4 Tag-a-long ride - Graham's Early Morning Parkies Ride Tag-a-long ride - Graham's Early Morning Parkies Ride Open in Google Calendar December 4, 2019 @ 6:00 am - 7:30 am Radar Hill Rd, Kulangoor QLD 4560 Graham's Early Morning Parkies Tag-a-long Ride Time: 6:00am start every fortnight Where: Radar Hill Road carpark Level of difficulty: Medium hardcore for a hardtail (with a couple of water stops and free dust). Distance: 1 to 1.5hrs Contact: Text Graham on 0424946563 Important points for tag-a-long riders: These rides are not club organised and you ride at your own risk so bring everything you need and ride within your limits. Contact the member beforehand and make sure the ride is still on – sometimes things come up. Unless otherwise stated these rides are not for beginners – come to our rookie rides and training sessions to build up your skills and fitness. [email] [socialise] [gmb] •	5 Tag-a-long ride - Toby's Parklands Arvo Ride Tag-a-long ride - Toby's Parklands Arvo Ride Open in Google Calendar December 5, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Parklands Conservation Park, Parklands QLD 4560, Australia Toby does a regular unofficial ride at Parklands each Thursday. Be sure to give him a text to confirm its still on. Time: 4:00pm start Where: Alternates from Atkinson Road side and Radar Hill road side Level of difficulty: Not easy, but no Strava KOMs either. Distance: 18km/2hrs Contact: Toby 0437851900 Important points for tag-a-long riders: These rides are not club organised and you ride at your own risk so bring everything you need and ride within your limits. Contact the member beforehand and make sure the ride is still on – sometimes things come up. Unless otherwise stated these rides are not for beginners – come to our rookie rides and training sessions to build up your skills and fitness. [socialise] [gmb] •	6	7 Christmas Party - Everyone welcome Christmas Party - Everyone welcome Open in Google Calendar December 7, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 10:30 pm 6 Imara Ct, Mountain Creek QLD 4557, Australia Join us for a full day of activities and socialising. No ride planned but plenty of secure space for your bikes should you wish to ride to the venue. Come and join in the fun whatever time suits but anyone wishing to participate in a canoeing adventure needs to be there in time for a 1.30pm paddle off. If you do not want to canoe you can soak up some sun by the water or go swimming. All of the family are welcome. No canoeing equipment needed just swimmers and sunscreen, however, should you prefer to bring you own sup or kayak you are welcome to. BBQ & drinks will commence around 4.00pm. BBQ & salads provided, bring nibbles or your own food if you have specific dietary requirements. BYO own alcohol and also a camp chair to sit on. •	8 Parklands Ride - Radar Hill Parklands Ride - Radar Hill Open in Google Calendar December 8, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 9:30 am Radar Hill Rd, Kulangoor QLD 4560, Australia Starting Point: Location: Bruce Highway side/Radar Hill Road car park. Bli Bli Time: 6.15 am for 6.30 am ride off Grade: Split up into 2 groups, grade 3 ride and grade 4 ride. Please see New Member/Social Ride for grade 2 ride Google Maps/Streetview: https://goo.gl/maps/6q97H Information: Our monthly Parklands ride. Please keep the car park free for other park users. All riders must have insurance coverage. Please bring proof of insurance cover for mountain biking activities. If you do not have insurance then you can sign up to the MTBA free 8-week trial membership: http://www.mtba.asn.au/membership/free-trial-membership/ Coffee afterwards nearby. Please keep the weather in mind. Keep an eye on Facebook for notifications and the calendar for updates. We will always endeavour to notify of any cancellations as soon as possible but sometimes the weather can be unpredictable and it is necessary to cancel at short notice. If you don't use Facebook and are ever in doubt please email [email protected]. [email] [sms] [socialise] [gmb] Beginner/New Members/Social Ride - Ewen Maddock Dam Beginner/New Members/Social Ride - Ewen Maddock Dam Open in Google Calendar December 8, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 am Ewen Maddock Dam, Landsborough QLD 4550, Australia Graham will lead an alternative ride for beginners and new members. Starting Point: Location: Ewen Maddock Dam, Maddock Park, Mooloolah Connection Road - if closed as part of Unity Water upgrades park at BMX track. Time: 7.15am for 7:300am ride offGrade: Grade 2 & up Google Maps/Streetview: https://goo.gl/maps/xvqh0 All riders must have insurance coverage. Please bring proof of insurance cover for mountain biking activities. If you do not have insurance then you can sign up to the MTBA free 8-week trial membership: http://www.mtba.asn.au/membership/free-trial-membership/ Coffee afterwards nearby. Please keep the weather in mind. Keep an eye on Facebook for notifications and the calendar for updates. We will always endeavour to notify of any cancellations as soon as possible but sometimes the weather can be unpredictable and it is necessary to cancel at short notice. If you don't use Facebook and are ever in doubt please email [email protected]. [email] [socialise] [gmb] • •
9	10	11	12 Tag-a-long ride - Toby's Parklands Arvo Ride Tag-a-long ride - Toby's Parklands Arvo Ride Open in Google Calendar December 12, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Parklands Conservation Park, Parklands QLD 4560, Australia Toby does a regular unofficial ride at Parklands each Thursday. Be sure to give him a text to confirm its still on. Time: 4:00pm start Where: Alternates from Atkinson Road side and Radar Hill road side Level of difficulty: Not easy, but no Strava KOMs either. Distance: 18km/2hrs Contact: Toby 0437851900 Important points for tag-a-long riders: These rides are not club organised and you ride at your own risk so bring everything you need and ride within your limits. Contact the member beforehand and make sure the ride is still on – sometimes things come up. Unless otherwise stated these rides are not for beginners – come to our rookie rides and training sessions to build up your skills and fitness. [socialise] [gmb] •	13 GoGirl / WOW Christmas Night Ride - Ferny Forest GoGirl / WOW Christmas Night Ride - Ferny Forest Open in Google Calendar December 13, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Ferny Forest MTB Trails, 2316 Steve Irwin Way, Landsborough QLD 4550, Australia Google Maps/Streetview: https://goo.gl/maps/hYTspEEzGi4AUetP9 [sms] [gogirl] [socialise] [email] [gmb] •	14	15 Victory Heights Victory Heights Open in Google Calendar December 15, 2019 @ 6:45 am - 10:45 am Gympie Connection Road, Victory Heights QLD 4570 Location: Gympie Connection Road, Victory Heights QLD 4570 Time: 6.30 am for 6.45am ride off Grade: Grade 2-3 & 4 Google Maps/Streetview: https://goo.gl/maps/h272CezxXkzFdDGH6 Information: All riders must have insurance coverage. Please bring proof of insurance cover for mountain biking activities. If you do not have insurance then you can sign up to the MTBA free 8-week trial membership: http://www.mtba.asn.au/membership/free-trial-membership/ Coffee/lunch afterwards nearby. Please keep the weather in mind. Keep an eye on Facebook for notifications and the calendar for updates. We will always endeavour to notify of any cancellations as soon as possible but sometimes the weather can be unpredictable and it is necessary to cancel at short notice. If you don't use Facebook and are ever in doubt please email [email protected]. [email] [sms] [socialise] [gmb] •
16	17	18 Tag-a-long ride - Graham's Early Morning Parkies Ride Tag-a-long ride - Graham's Early Morning Parkies Ride Open in Google Calendar December 18, 2019 @ 6:00 am - 7:30 am Radar Hill Rd, Kulangoor QLD 4560 Graham's Early Morning Parkies Tag-a-long Ride Time: 6:00am start every fortnight Where: Radar Hill Road carpark Level of difficulty: Medium hardcore for a hardtail (with a couple of water stops and free dust). Distance: 1 to 1.5hrs Contact: Text Graham on 0424946563 Important points for tag-a-long riders: These rides are not club organised and you ride at your own risk so bring everything you need and ride within your limits. Contact the member beforehand and make sure the ride is still on – sometimes things come up. Unless otherwise stated these rides are not for beginners – come to our rookie rides and training sessions to build up your skills and fitness. [email] [socialise] [gmb] •	19 Tag-a-long ride - Toby's Parklands Arvo Ride Tag-a-long ride - Toby's Parklands Arvo Ride Open in Google Calendar December 19, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Parklands Conservation Park, Parklands QLD 4560, Australia Toby does a regular unofficial ride at Parklands each Thursday. Be sure to give him a text to confirm its still on. Time: 4:00pm start Where: Alternates from Atkinson Road side and Radar Hill road side Level of difficulty: Not easy, but no Strava KOMs either. Distance: 18km/2hrs Contact: Toby 0437851900 Important points for tag-a-long riders: These rides are not club organised and you ride at your own risk so bring everything you need and ride within your limits. Contact the member beforehand and make sure the ride is still on – sometimes things come up. Unless otherwise stated these rides are not for beginners – come to our rookie rides and training sessions to build up your skills and fitness. [socialise] [gmb] •	20	21	22 Boneyards Boneyards Open in Google Calendar December 22, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 10:30 am Corbould Park Racecourse, Meridan Plains QLD 4551, Australia Meet at Corbould Park racecourse carpark, Pearce Ave. Caloundra 6.15 for 6.30am ride off. Details: We will form into 2 or 3 groups depending on numbers and ride to Boneyards via the culvert under the Bruce Highway, an advanced group will find plenty of tracks to challenge skills and fitness whilst a more social group or groups will get to sample the beautiful rainforest trails with names like Congo, Kokoda and Amazon. Bring plenty of water ( as there are no facilities in boneyards) insect repellent, spare tube etc. Coffee afterwards at Marlarkie in Caloundra following the ride for anyone interested. This ride is suitable for all riders that regularly attend group rides but not for beginners as you will need to be able to negotiate un-groomed tracks and ride at least 15 - 20 kms. All riders must have insurance coverage. Please bring proof of insurance cover for mountain biking activities. If you do not have insurance then you can sign up to the MTBA free 8-week trial membership: http://www.mtba.asn.au/membership/free-trial-membership/ Please keep the weather in mind. Keep an eye on Facebook for notifications and the calendar for updates. We will always endeavour to notify of any cancellations as soon as possible but sometimes the weather can be unpredictable and it is necessary to cancel at short notice. If you don't use Facebook and are ever in doubt please email [email protected]. [email] [sms] [socialise] [gmb] •
23	24	25	26 Tag-a-long ride - Toby's Parklands Arvo Ride Tag-a-long ride - Toby's Parklands Arvo Ride Open in Google Calendar December 26, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Parklands Conservation Park, Parklands QLD 4560, Australia Toby does a regular unofficial ride at Parklands each Thursday. Be sure to give him a text to confirm its still on. Time: 4:00pm start Where: Alternates from Atkinson Road side and Radar Hill road side Level of difficulty: Not easy, but no Strava KOMs either. Distance: 18km/2hrs Contact: Toby 0437851900 Important points for tag-a-long riders: These rides are not club organised and you ride at your own risk so bring everything you need and ride within your limits. Contact the member beforehand and make sure the ride is still on – sometimes things come up. Unless otherwise stated these rides are not for beginners – come to our rookie rides and training sessions to build up your skills and fitness. [socialise] [gmb] •	27	28	29 Peachester Ride Peachester Ride Open in Google Calendar December 29, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 10:30 am Old Peachester Road, Old Peachester Rd, Beerwah QLD 4519, Australia Meet at the end of Old Peachester Road where it meets Stirling Road ( don’t go up the hill) 6.15 for 6.30am Ride off Grade 3 - Approx. 25 klms https://goo.gl/maps/x21zcdBc8zHLwz95A Details: Fun ride starting with a warm up climb to Peachester then lots of secret single track mixed with fire tracks. Coffee at the Peachester cafe before a fun downhill single track decent back to the cars. Please bring proof of insurance cover for mountain biking activities. If you do not have insurance then you can sign up to the MTBA free 8-week trial membership: http://www.mtba.asn.au/membership/free-trial-membership/ Alternatively you can obtain a day licence prior to the ride from MTBA also. Please keep the weather in mind. Keep an eye on Facebook for notifications and the calendar for updates. We will always endeavour to notify of any cancellations as soon as possible but sometimes the weather can be unpredictable and it is necessary to cancel at short notice. If you don't use Facebook and are ever in doubt please email [email protected]. [email] [sms] [socialise] [gmb] •
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In case of ride queries or bad weather, first check the club website ride calendar above or email [email protected] for an alternative option. If a ride needs to be canceled the committee will endeavour to notify members.

Ride Gradings

Grade 1: Fairly flat, wide and smooth track or gravel road. Suitable for all first-time riders/family.
Grade 2: Gentle climbs and easily avoidable obstacles. You couldn’t ride it in your sleep, but most beginners will still enjoy 1-2 hours.
Grade 3: Challenging riding with steeper slopes and obstacles, possibly on a narrow track with poor traction. Requires riding experience and moderate fitness. 2-3 hours.
Grade 4: A mixture of long or steep climbs, loose track surfaces, more difficult obstacles. Good fitness and bike skills required. 2-4 hours.
Grade 5: Long hard climbs, steeper grades, sharp corners, some tricky obstacles. Some sections are easier to walk. Very good fitness and bike skills required. 4 hours or more.

Community Rides

First Sunday of each month is our open invitation community ride. As long as you have a bike in good working order, an approved helmet, and water (and maybe some money for the coffee shop). Children welcome, but under 16 must be accompanied by an adult on the ride. We try to cater for all skill and fitness levels – please ensure you have a chat with the ride leader before setting off as the ride may need to be altered to accommodate (we are happy to do this so don’t so don’t feel like a burden).

We encourage non-members to sign up for MTBA’s 8-week free trial membership which will give you insurance (you can also sign up for a one-off day permit or just sign a waiver by using the link on the calendar event). More details available on our Join Us page. If you are already covered by an existing insurance policy that includes mountain biking activities (e.g. member of another bike club) then you simply need to bring along proof.

Tag-a-Long Rides

Our members do their own regular rides and some are happy to have others come along to join them. Check the calendar and contact the person for more details. These rides are not organised by the club so you ride at your own risk so keep within your limits and bring all your essential equipment.

Calendar

December 2019

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