Organised by Bicycle Queensland, riders have registered ‘modes of transportation’ including road bikes and tricycles to tandems and mountain bikes for the 542km ride. The pedal-mad entourage will start in Gayndah on Saturday 8 September and will pedal via Biggenden, Maryborough, Hervey Bay, Tiaro, Gympie and Cooroy before finishing in Noosa on Sunday 16 September.
The recreational ride attracts a wide range of riders - from an 18 month old (being towed in a bike trailer) to an 88 year old (lycra is optional).
Along the way, the riders camp in specially organised campsites and are encouraged to explore the town, with locals organising tours and entertainment. Activities planned this year include a Mary Poppins Sing-a-long (Maryborough), Bullock Display (Gayndah), Turtle Tours (Tiaro) and much more.
The riders will be accompanied by a support crew of more than 180 people, of whom 130 are willing volunteers responsible for tasks including marshalling, catering, first aid, campsite set up and logistics.
Cycle Queensland is in its 11th year – past events have included Port Douglas to Mission Beach, Goondiwindi to the Gold Coast and Miles to Mooloolaba. What a way to see Queensland.
www.bq.org.au
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