Another busy couple of weeks with lots going on. In the recent Downs and Back ride, Brian reported “All 9 riders completed the course. For 5 of the riders this was their first 600 km they have completed.“ Sensational effort. The Eight Tablelands Towns event attracted 110 riders… which is an amazing effort on the part of all concerned. Can you imagine 110 cyclists rolling into town?
Paris Brest Paris
Paris Brest Paris (PBP) will run again in 2019. It is proposed that Audax Queensland will hold a PBP information night Wednesday 6 June 2018. If you are interested in hearing from PBP anciens please come along.
Even if you have not planning to ride PBP next year but have an interest in finding out more about 1200 km rides, please come along. More information and location for this evening will follow.
Ride Reports
Warthog 200
John McMullan shares his Warthog 200 experience.
Unlike last year I found the hills a lot easier to climb and apart from some nasty little orange insect getting his milligram of flesh when I was navigating a river crossing I started to enjoy the tailwinds to make some good speed on the way to Ma Ma Creek.
Eight Tablelands Towns
And from the north, a huge time was had on the Eight Tablelands Towns event. 110 riders?? Yep, that’s an event.
The vistas were talked up and the Control stops were well stocked, hopefully to distract riders from the relative lack of coffee shops along the route. It was a new one-day record for FNQ Audax, with 110 riders signing up for the challenge.
Downs and Back
Two reports for this ride. Mark Riley analyses the antics of the Downs and Back riders. Brian shares us his view from the saddle and offers some wisdom.
By all accounts, a big and successful weekend. I’ve never heard of tumbleweeds being a hazard to cyclists before, but if you spend enough time in the saddle, I expect you see some unusual things.
Upcoming Events
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Bedrock (2018)Scenic rides over Mt Nebo and Mt Glorious. Please check the Audax Lighting Rules and the Reflective Garment Guidelines.
Start LocationFerny Hills ContactBrian Hornby Ph: +61418711417 Email: brianhornby19@gmail.com Event Date: 12-May-2018 6:30 am |
Fassifern Folly (2018)A meander through the food bowl of the Fassifern Valley taking in country scenery and mountain vistas. The ride will be undulating and traverse some of the less travelled roads in the valley. Please check the Audax Lighting Rules and the Reflective Garment Guidelines.
Start LocationIpswich ContactRosie Godwin Ph: 0421546118 Email: Godwinrm@gmail.com Event Date: 20-May-2018 7:00 am |
Frank’s Ride (2018)A ride on some of Frank’s favourite roads in Northern NSW. Frank unfortunately passed away as a result of an accident he had while riding in this area. The scenery and terrain here, is exactly what he liked to ride. Please check the Audax Lighting Rules and the Reflective Garment Guidelines.
Start LocationCurrumbin ContactBrian Hornby Ph: 0418711417 Email: brianhornby19@gmail.com Event Date: 26-May-2018 6:30 am |
Glorious Foursome (2018)Explore four faces of glorious Mt Glorious, just for fun. With lots of fast descending and wonderful views, this is a ride for the hardy and determined rider. Start and finish outside The Gap police station at Walton Bridge. Please check the Audax Lighting Rules and the Reflective Garment Guidelines.
Start LocationThe Gap police station, Walton Bridge, Waterworks Rd., The Gap ContactPaul Witzerman Ph: 0412402673 Email: witzerman@gmail.com Event Date: 02-Jun-2018 6:30 am |
Brisbane Valley Rail Trail 100 (2018)Ride the first stages of the BVRT to Mt Hallen and return. Plenty of dirt and some beautiful scenery (and bakeries of course) Part of the BVRT dirt series. Please check the Audax Lighting Rules and the Reflective Garment Guidelines.
Start LocationDiamantina St, Blacksoil ContactSimon Faber Ph: 0448887839 Email: sasfaber@bigpond.net.au Event Date: 03-Jun-2018 6:30 am |
River Loop June (2018)A social ride followed by a coffee somewhere interesting on Montague Rd Please check the Audax Lighting Rules and the Reflective Garment Guidelines.
Start LocationToowong ContactBrian Hornby Ph: +61418711417 Email: Brianhornby19@gmail.com Event Date: 05-Jun-2018 5:30 am |
Round The Mountains 400 (2018)Scenic ride from Ferny Hills, through Caboolture, Kilcoy, Esk etc. around the mountains west of Brisbane back to Ferny Hills. Please check the Audax Lighting Rules and the Reflective Garment Guidelines.
Start LocationFerny Hills ContactBrian Hornby Ph: 0418711417 Email: brianhornby19@gmail.com Event Date: 09-Jun-2018 6:00 am |