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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Foundation Skills Training

Skills training sessions are back due to positive feedback received from past attendees. This time we have negotiated a 3 Pack which consists of 3 x 90 minute sessions for just $30! But be quick, only 10 spots for members are available (more will come at a later date). Aimed at providing our newer members/riders a solid foundation of both riding and mechanical skills to get the most out of their MTB riding. Also ideal for more experienced riders who would like to work on their basics and remove bad habits. Session 1 - Sunday 2/6/19 - Cornering SkillsSession 2 - Sunday 9/6/19 - Braking SkillsSession 3 - Saturday 22/6/19 - Bike maintenance workshop Cornering And Braking Skills sessions will be at Parklands (radar hill rd) conducted by Geoff from Hit Bikes Coaching and Bike Maintenance Workshop will be conducted by Marty at EnPlusOne in Maroochydore. To register your interest or request further information, please email members@bushrangers.org or send a PM via Messenger. Be quick,...

May 21, 2019
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Ferny Forest is temporarily closed

Hey everyone. QPWS just emailed us to say that Ferny Forest is too wet and it's getting damaged. They've put up barriers until it gets a chance to dry out. Spread the word out. ...

May 21, 2019
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Ewan Maddock Dam Social Ride 07/04/2019

What a beautiful day on the Sunshine Coast for a Bushies social ride. We had 26 riders ready to go at 7am and 1 at 7.07 am. You know who you are. We split into 2 groups of 13 funnily enough. The big guns led by Gramme likes a nap headed off looking to climb a mountain but in the end they only climbed a hill. The second group supposed to be led by The Secretary, but she used her attorney and said no. Not arguing. We head around the dam with a few stops to regroup and a stop for first aid on Sonya's bike poor thing. As we came into Landsborough we met the big guns, either tired or with low batteries, along the Stevo way to Ferny with a few riders expecting coffee. Yet again The Sec said not until you do a lap. So off everyone went ebikes first as they get cranky, then the rest of the guns then...

April 11, 2019
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Bush Ranger Jerseys

Joey looks up sadly and says "I just wish I could be cooler so I could impress a potential sexual partner of my preferred gender and live happily ever after".His friend stops shooing away a large group of crazed, lust-filled potential sexual partners with a stick, and looks at Joey with concern. "Maybe you should buy an awesome Bush Rangers jersey?" the friend says.Joey's face brightens up and he says "Yeah?! Do you think that will help? Is that what your secret is?". The beautiful, intelligent yet modest friend guffaws and says "I highly doubt it! They are just cool looking jerseys and it helps out the club. But if you really want to know my secret...

April 2, 2019
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Committee Finalisation Meeting – 31/03/2019 – 1pm

Hey everyone. We just wanted to let you know that the changeover is going well and looks like all positions are going to be filled. The agenda and location is still to be confirmed but we'll let you know more details ASAP. People interested volunteering for official duties please contact Emma on secretary@bushrangers.org before the 24th March. ...

March 11, 2019
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Pomona/Cooran Ride Summary 24/02/2019

Hey folks,

So this is my last ride summary as the club secretary and I have to say, I may actually miss having this avenue to publicly tell my dumb jokes, bag my brother and drop the occasional passive aggressive bomb <sigh>… But that doesn’t matter now because this weekend I will hand over the official book of mountain bike lingo – 101 Words for Dirt – and then someone else can have the pleasure of publicly humiliating our club members with these summaries.

On that note – the AGM is on this Saturday at 2pm at the Woombye Pub. This year we are going all out and blowing the club’s remaining finances on a platter of sausage rolls!

But anyway – let’s get back to Sunday’s ride.

Ride Map – Pomona to Cooran Return – 27km

We arrived in Pomona early in the morning and the little town was just waking up. The weather was still and cool despite the earlier cyclone warnings of torrential floods and 160kph ducks and lawn furniture flying about.

We had some new, some nearly new and some not-so-new riders come along with us. Big hello to Jani and Orlando who came riding with us for the first time. I hope everyone enjoyed the ride.

Highlights of the ride were:

  • No cyclone
  • Sticks and lots of fallen trees.
  • I got to ride Kerry’s new e-bike.
  • Ben deciding to not use his GPS and then he took the wrong turn 300m into the ride (LOL!)
  • Roger decided to go down that rough descent near Fergusons road on his head (but he was OK).
  • A dead rabbit on Jampot Creek Road that really really stunk and Ben stopped us near it on the way back as we regrouped.
  • Free coffee and a citrus tart

That will do I guess. Check out the pictures and I hope to see you at the AGM this Saturday.

Your’s sincerely,
Michael Johns
Club Secretary

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February 25, 2019
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Get well soon Paul

So Paul busted his collar bone in Wooroi on the weekend and now is out of action during the next couple of months. This means three things: Dramatic reenactment His regular Wednesday Parklands rides are off the calendar for the time being. I need to make sure that I am not using the same health insurer as Susie and Paul are as they are probably about to bump up our premiums. Was this just a clever (although extreme) method of getting into hospital to see Susie without paying the exorbitant car-parking fees? But anyway get well soon Paul and let us know if you need any help with anything. Michael JohnsClub Secretary ...

February 19, 2019
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2018 Annual Membership Survey (yes, it’s a bit late)

Hi Folks, By now you will have received an email. This email has a link to our 2018 membership survey for you to complete. The data we have received already has been particularly interesting so please keep it coming! This survey is the most important thing we ask you to do because it helps the current and future committees to make informed decisions that represent the wishes of the membership. The survey will be closed on the 17th Feb, 5PM. You can expect questions in the following categories: What trails do you like? What rides/events do you you enjoy? Ride start times Club Systems Fund Raising Trail Development General Feedback Please encourage your fellow members to complete the survey and if you haven't received the survey email, please let us know and we'll get it out to you ASAP. ...

February 10, 2019
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Update on Susie’s fall on Sunday

Susie our Women's Advocacy officer had a bad fall on Sunday's ride at Ewan Maddock Dam and had to be taken to hospital with an ambulance. She got a ride on a fancy stretcher Her leg and knee are banged up pretty bad and they are waiting for the swelling to subside before they can operate. We are thinking about you Susie and we really hope you heal well and are back on your feet pronto. When you can be sure to let us know how we can help. Michael JohnsClub Secretary P.S. Susie had to give her age for the 000 operator and I was shocked to hear that she actually isn't the 26 years old I thought she was!! Totally stunned!! P.P.S. Her bike is OK. It was a little shook up and scared but otherwise OK. ...

February 6, 2019
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Parklands Signage Update

It's been a loooong time coming but the signage for Parklands is currently being printed and will soon be delivered and installed. The two big maps at both the Radar Hill Road and Atkinson road side of the park are being updated to include the new trails. There will be maps installed at the junction above Double Dab and the intersection where Rock'n'roll and Rock-a-dial meet the fire road. There will also be maps at the top of Phoenix and at the skills park. Additionally all those old map signs that only showed the fire roads are being replaced with new maps that also show the single-tracks. We are also getting some extra icons printed up so Rookie Road, Lush, Taser and Blue Tongue can be properly signed. Also we will get some "No Entry", "Give way" and extra directional arrows for problem intersections. So expect some trail care days to be called to get these posts and icons finally installed. Thanks to Ranger...

February 4, 2019
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