GBC Touring Rides

Golden Beach Cycling, our southern chapter, is hosting 3 days of bespoke riding on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail over the Anzac Day long weekend. Everyone is welcome to join.

A gravel, mountain bike or eBike is required. It is not suitable for road bikes. Non riding partners and friends are welcome. Stay the weekend or drive out on the day. Individuals to secure their own accommodation (information below).

If you plan to drive out on the day, it is about a 2-hour drive from the Sunshine Coast, so ample time to meet the 9am start time.

Friday 25 April 9am
Esk-Toogoolawah return (option to extend to Moore)

Saturday 26 April 9am
Esk-Loowood return (option to extend to Fernvale)

Sunday 27 April 9am
Linville to Blackbutt and late lunch at Linville Pub.

Trail details and distances are on the BVRT site:
https://www.brisbanevalleyrailtrail.com.au/

Please note this event is limited to 30 riders due to TMR regulations.
To RSVP message or email:
Linda Bradby
GBC Ride Coordinator
0415940091
GoldenBeachCycling@gmail.com

Everyone rides at their own risk. Membership with SCBTC and personal accident insurance is encouraged.

Accommodation

Esk Caravan Park have created a group for "Golden Beach Cycling".
https://www.eskcaravanpark.com.au/

A group have booked sites in the non-powered section. If you need power, please make this clear when booking. Cabins, motel rooms and glamping tents also available or rooms at the Esk pub. As it is a long weekend the Esk Caravan Park has a minimum stay of 3 nights.

Arrive Thursday 24 April and check in from 11am for van and camping and 2pm for cabins, motel and glamping tents.

Check out Sunday 27 April 7.30am and relocate vehicles to Linville free camp for a 9am ride start Linville to Blackbutt.

Option to travel home Sunday afternoon or stay the Sunday night at Linville free camp. No booking necessary. This is unpowered. Details on the WikiCamps link below. Basic hotel rooms are available at the Linville hotel for the Sunday night. Please book.

https://www.thelinvillehotel.com.au/

https://au.wikicamps.co/site/Queensland/Campground/Linville+Railway+Park+Camping/

We are looking forward to great cycling and a social weekend

Linda Bradby