Queensland
Audax Clothing Shop is Now Open Aug 2026
Audax Australia, in conjunction with DETOUR, is pleased to announce that the Clothing Shop is now open. Their offering includes: Where can I get this? Questions and Support RegardsRod MannAudax Australia Cycling Club
21 Aug
Celebrating Mark Thomas’s 100 LRM Finishes
Celebrating Mark Thomas’s 100 LRM Finishes One HUNDRED x 1,200km brevets from 1999 to 2026… Let that number sink in. This milestone isn’t just 100 rides—it represents 100 battles against distance, unforgiving weather, sleep deprivation, mechanicals, doubt, and the unknown. Mark Thomas has spent a lifetime chasing horizons, collecting roads, and proving that the spirit […]
28 Jun
Audax Australia News – April 2026
Dear Audax Australia Members, We’re writing to share several important updates, including changes to fees, revisions to our policies, and an opportunity to get involved. Fee Update – Effective 1 May 2026 This marks the first increase to Audax Australia ride fees since 2013. These changes will help ensure we can continue to support our […]
13 Apr
Vale Bob McHugh
Vale Bob McHugh: A Stalwart of the ACT Region It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Bob McHugh, a man whose influence on the ACT Audax Region spanned over two decades. Bob was a steadfast member and contributor who helped hold our region together. Long before “gravel” or “bikepacking” were trending terms, Bob […]
12 Mar
Have you organised your Oppy ride?
The Oppy is scheduled for 14 March 2026. Have you organised your Fleche, Traces or Petit-Fleche ride? Audax website link: https://audax.org.au/feature-ride/the-oppy/ How does it work? Not up for a whole 24 hours of riding? The Traces and the Oppy’s ‘little brother’, the Petit Oppy, are available in most regions and run on the same date as […]
17 Feb
Audax Shop is Now Open 2026 Jan
Audax Australia, in conjunction with DETOUR, is pleased to announce that the Clothing Shop is now open. Their offering includes: Where can I get this? Questions and Support RegardsRod MannAudax Australia Cycling Club
27 Jan
Notice of 2026 AGM
Notice of 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM), Election & Special Resolution The Annual General Meeting of the Audax Australia Cycling Club Inc will be held on: The AGM will be hosted: To attend the AGM, you must register to allow for the provision of services.Registration: https://audax.org.au/ride/event-register/?event_id=11744 Members who have registered will receive access details via email […]
22 Jan
Award Applications Are Open
Award Applications Are Open Applications for Audax Australia awards are now open. Guidelines for Audax Australia Awards are located on the Audax website: How to apply for Audax Awards Award Application Periods Awards can only be submitted between 15 December 2024 and 25 January 2026 with the following caveats: Regards, Mark LloydAwards Secretaryawards@audax.org.au
18 Dec
Audax Clothing Shop is Now Open 2025 Nov
Audax Australia in conjunction with DETOUR, is pleased to announce that the Clothing Shop is now open. Their offering includes: What’s New? The Nov 2025 shop contains all previously listed items, including the recently released: Where can I get this? Questions and Support RegardsRod MannAudax Australia Cycling Club
01 Nov
For information on all calendar rides go to the Audax Calendar. For information on all feature rides go to Audax Rides.
Paris-Brest-Paris (PBP)
PBP is held every four years.
The next running of this premiere randonneuring event will be held in August 2027.
22 Aug 27
2026 Riverina Randonees
LRM 1235kms.
BRM 1,000, 600, 400, 300 & 200kms.
Pre qualify for PBP 2027 with one of these rides.
10 Oct 26
The Great Queensland Roam – Local Loop – 1,000 km
Friday 29 August 2026. 6:00am – Captain Burke Park – Kangaroo Point A ride by Pedal Brisbane & Audax QLD The Great Queensland Roam is an ultra-endurance cycling adventure designed to celebrate everything that makes Queensland such an incredible place to ride. It is a journey across diverse landscapes, long roads, steep climbs, and quiet backroads […]
29 Aug 26
The Flèche Opperman 24h Trial (The Oppy)
The Fleche Opperman All Day Trial (or “The Oppy”) is a 24-hour team time trial held annually by Audax Australia. Teams of three to five riders must ride together.
14 Mar 26
2025 Sydney-Melbourne 1200 (SM1200)
The fourth edition of The Sydney-Melbourne 1200 was held in April 2025.
06 Apr 25
Great Southern Randonnée (GSR)
The seventh edition of the GSR will be held on Monday the 14th of October 2024.
14 Oct 24
2022 Perth-Augusta-Perth (PAP)
A 1200 km ride through some of the best cycling country in south-west WA.
10 Oct 22
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For more ride reports go to Ride Reports
Nukinanda Flyer 166km
Audax: Nukinanda Flyer 166km, beauty and a tail of a beast. What a great ride, def if you like a rewarding challenge, fantastic gravel roads, spectacular views, long climbs and fast downhills (and 1 a little tricky, as a motor rider found out the hard way, hope he’s ok). Great to see some of […]
18 Jul 26
Rare Ovarian Cancer Inc Ride4Research 2026; Sistas ROC & Great Queensland Rail Trail Adventure
Over $100,000 was raised for Rare Ovarian Cancer research from our dedicated cyclists, volunteers & their supporting communities; an amazing result exceeding expectations! Their time, energy, determination & commitment is truly appreciated.
19 Jul 26
Kilcoy-Jimna Century Loop
Kilcoy-Jimna Century Loop never dissapoints, what a great gravel adventure. Massive thanks to Lee Kercher for organising this one. Well not a GHG ride but def a beauty and a gravel adventure challange worth doing one day. A small group of 8 for an early start from Kilcoy, all finished the ride with smiling faces […]
28 Jun 26
Audax BVRT Grind 150km
First of all a massive thanks to Matt Powell and the team of volunteers at the check points. ❤️🙏. About 45-50 people I think signed on over the 4 distances with a big group for the 320 and the 150 starting at 6.00am from Toogoolowah, great starting point I think as you get the big […]
18 Oct 25
first ride with the club
The Big Fish 100km gravel ride out of Caboolture on 21st September was my first ride with the club. An incredible gravel route which was well organsied by friendly folk. I couldnt have asked for a better introductio. I signed up for a years membership later that day. Thanks for putting on such interesting challenging […]
21 Sep 25
Audax QLD Big Fish 100
I took part in the Big Fish 100 organised by Audax Queensland, a 100 km mixed-terrain ride with over 60% gravel and 1,000 m of climbing. Starting and finishing at Big Fish Junction in Caboolture, the course featured everything from smooth champagne gravel to sandy stretches and a short hike-a-bike section, plus a fun bit of singletrack near Beerburrum. With great stops at Woodford, Glass House Mountains Lookout, and Beerburrum, it was a well-rounded ride on a scenic and varied course—big thanks to Joel K for organising.
21 Sep 25
Audax QLD Dirty Boonah
This past weekend I took on the 200km Dirty Boonah ride with Audax Queensland, a challenging ride with over 4000 metres of climbing, quiet country roads, and spectacular scenery. From river crossings and mountain backdrops to the camaraderie at the Dugandan Hotel, it was a ride full of challenge and reward. Dirty Boonah is easily my favourite gravel event of the year.
06 Sep 25
Audax Alpine Classic 2025 Ride Report
Audax Australia first formed in 1981 and just five years later, in 1986, a handful of riders devised a ride that we now know as the famed Audax Alpine Classic. And while the ride got a bit wobbly there for a bit with 02 Events withdrawing its management of the event in 2024, I am […]
18 Jan 25
Dirty Big Brisbane River Loop 400km, 4000m, 69% Gravel
Epic Adventure Gravel Ride searching for the source of the Brisbane River!
12 Oct 24
Byron Bay Bash 600km 2024
On Friday afternoon I flew up to Brisbane with Roger (my bike!) to do my first QLD brevet. I had actually never finished an Audax 600, although attempted two. Even though I’ve done plenty of rides longer than 600km, it’s something I wanted to tick off, and also use in my training for goals later […]
15 Jun 24
Eroica Japan
Have you ever seen a number pinned to an Audax jersey? Me neither until now. Lets take a closer look at whats going on here.
12 May 24
Lowoogoolawood 2 – Lowood to Toogoolawah
In his briefing Peter stated: “There’s not a lot to offer by way of a briefing as there appear to be no issues with the route itself and the weather should be kind.” He was correct.
28 Apr 24
2019
| 01/01/19 | Eleven out of Eleven | David Booth |
| 01/01/19 | Eleven out of Eleven | John McMullan |
| 06/01/19 | Colt 45 | Gayle Sticher |
| 16/02/19 | Yeronga Medley 1 300 | Ruth Brown |
| 17/02/19 | Crepe Escape | Gayle Sticher |
| 23/02/19 | Esk by Night | John McMullan |
| 16/03/19 | Horizontal Hundred UAF | Peter Jenkins |
| 17/03/19 | Atherton Step-Up | Gayle Sticher |
| 19/03/19 | A Birthday Ride | Peter Jenkins |
| 30/03/19 | (Almost) Downs & Back 200 | John McMullan |
| 20/04/19 | Easter Eggsertion | John McMullan |
2018
| 01/01/18 | Eleven out of Eleven | Gayle & Kim |
| 01/01/18 | Eleven out of Eleven | Keith Heinrich |
| 01/01/18 | Eleven out of Eleven | John McMullan |
| 04/01/18 | Horizontal 100 | Peter Foster |
| 07/01/18 | Colt 45 | Gayle Sticher |
| 26/01/18 | Not the Alpine Classic | Mark Riley |
| 26/01/18 | Not the Alpine Classic | Helen Marson |
| 3/02/18 | Esk at Night | David Booth |
| 3/02/18 | Esk at Night | Peter Jenkins |
| 3/02/18 | Esk at Night | David Foster |
| 17/02/18 | Yeronga Medley 200 | David Booth |
| 17/02/18 | Yeronga Medley 400 | Mark Croonen |
| 18/02/18 | Banana 100 | Gayle & Kim |
| 3/03/18 | Berry Good 200 | John McMullan |
| 18/03/18 | Mangroves to Mountains 100 | Keith Heinrich |
| 24/03/18 | Oppy 2018 – Koiled Krazies | Rachel Edwards |
| 24/03/18 | Petit Oppy – McOppies | John McMullan |
| 24/03/18 | Oppy 2018 – Team S.O.F.T. | Helen Lecole |
| 24/03/18 | FNQ Oppy 2018 – aka Bloody Nora Weekend | Gayle & Kim |
| 5/04/18 | Peachy Mee 200 | Laura Diaz |
| 15/04/18 | FNQ 600 | Gayle & Kim |
| 22/04/18 | Eight Tableland Towns in a Day | Gayle & Kim |
| 22/04/18 | Marburg Warthog 100 | David Foster |
| 22/04/18 | Marburg Warthog 200 | John McMullan |
| 5/05/18 | Downs & Back 600 | Mark Riley |
| 5/05/18 | Downs & Back 600 | Brian Hornby |
| 20/05/18 | Fassifern Folly 200 | David Booth |
| 26/05/18 | Frank’s Ride | John McMullan |
| 24/06/18 | Dirty Boonah | Darragh Murray |
| 1/07/18 | Get High on the Tablelands | Gayle Sticher |
| 7/07/18 | Goat Track Gambol 200 | Ruth Brown |
| 15/07/18 | BVRT 70k | Peter Jenkins |
| 29/07/18 | Rathdowney Rumble | Justin Bennet |
| 4/08/18 | Sumner Series 100 | Heath Carney |
| 12/08/18 | Oh No, We’ve got to go around it | Chris Upite and Lauren Erikson |
| 12/08/18 | Oh No, We’ve got to go around it | Gayle Sticher |
| 04/08/18 | Six Bumps & a Hill | John McMullan |
| 1-6/09/18 | FNQ 6 Pack | John McMullan |
| 15/09/18 | Spring Castaway 300 | Cap’n Castaway Harry (Mark Harris) |
| 27/10/18 | Yeronga Medley 200 | Keith Heinrich |
2014-2017
| 01/01/17 | Eleven out of Eleven | Peter Foster |
| 01/01/16 | Eleven out of Eleven | Glenn Pethely |
| 16/01/16 | Mulgowie Moose | Craig Estwick |
| 28/02/16 | Qld AGM 50 | Peter Jenkins |
| 25/01/15 | Reddimee | Rodney Clarke |
| 23/03/14 | Brisk Beaudesert | Dino Morgante |
Flèche Opperman
The Flèche Opperman All Day Trial (or “The Oppy”) is a 24-hour team time trial held annually by Audax Australia. It is named after Sir Hubert Opperman, who was one of the world’s greatest endurance cyclists and the patron of Audax Australia until his death in 1996.
The Oppy is an event for teams of three to five bicycles. Each team must ride at least 360 km (you design your own route) in 24 hours. If you’re not up for 24 hours of riding, try the Petit Oppy (180 km in 14 hours). More details / rules here. If you want to ride, but don’t have a team, we will do the match-making. Contact any of the ROs below. The Oppy will start at 8:00 am Saturday 19th March; and finish 24 hrs later. The three Oppy regional organisers and the finishing locations are:
| SEQ | Mark Riley | St Lucia; St Lucys for breakfast |
| FNQ | Gayle Sticher | Port Douglas |
What Happened in 2018? Summary here.
What Happened in 2019? Summary here.
What Happened in 2020? The Oppy and Petit Oppy rides were cancelled in Queensland in 2020.
What Happened in 2021? Summary here.
Matt Rawnsley Statistics
Stat man Matt has posted an amazing array of Oppy statistics. The most number of Oppys by one person? (23(!!): Kevin Ware). The number of times Queensland has won the Oppy Shield? Three, including the last 2 years. The number of times a Queensland team has cracked 600km? None until this year and two teams cracked it!
How to register:
Go to the On-line Calendar, (here), navigate to 19 March 2022. Select the appropriate registration (ie SEQ or FNQ, not Victoria). Click on the “Registration Page” button. The Team Captain must register first to register the team name. Then other team members can register and select that particular team. When the team captain registers, there are also options to fill in your itinerary (checkpoints, etc) and a link to your course map. I’m not fussed if you don’t include these at this point (as I’ll be contacting you in any case, and you can email me your ride details directly). However, the team captain will need to enter the Team Name at the time they register.
Queensland Oppy Honour Roll
| YEAR | TEAM | RIDERS |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | ||
| 424 | Cane Toad Express | Dave Minter, Pedro Plowman, Andrew Row In NSW; pre-Queensland Oppys. |
| 1994 | ||
| 500 | The Brisbane Bonkers | Gale Schaub, Dave Minter, Peter Brown, Andrew Row (photo) In Victoria; pre-Queensland Oppys. |
| 1995 | summary | First year for Queensland Oppys |
| 392 | Team Two Up | Kris Kersley(c), Ross Kersley, Jenelle Davies, Howard Davies, Andrew Wood, Paul McAntee, Glen Cannell, Mitch Carr (8 on a team? yes: 3 tandems, 2 singles) Qld record |
| 377 | Team SEQUENCE | Gale Schaub(c), Lindsay Green, Peter Brown |
| 370 | Gusto | Mark Spakshott(c), Dan Reid, Diana McPhee, Andrew McPhee, Nicole McPhee |
| 366 | Three Skinny Guys and a Fat Guy | Rieks van Klinken(c), Ben Webb, Zane Cavinn, Daniel Farrelly |
| 1996 | summary | |
| 390 | The Generation Gap | Gale Schaub, Lindsay Green, Peter Brennan, Daniel Radford (youngest 16, oldest 64) |
| 363 | Warhorse | Mark Sparshott, Laurie Handcock, Wayne Murray |
| 363 | Three Men & A Baby | David Minter, Philip Rowley, Gary Beasley |
| 361 | Tan Dam | Ross Kersley, Howard Davies, Janelle Davies, Tony Croke |
| 1997 | ||
| 400 | TMAAB ‘97 | Dave Minter, Kris Kersley, Wayne Murray Qld record |
| 1998 | ||
| 401 | Audax Queensland | Gale Schaub, Richard Martin, Vaughan Kippers Qld record |
| 1999 | No QLD teams | |
| 2000 | ||
| 360 | Dave’s Dawdlers | David Minter, Ben Wilson, Chris Jensen |
| 360 | Maslen’s Missing | David Jones, John Gowty, Warren Whisson |
| 2001 | ||
| 360 | Team QLD | Howard Brandis, Margaret Wingett, Mark Jensen, Laurie Handcock |
| 2002 | ||
| 372 | Howard’s Heros | Howard Brandis, Debra Campell, Marc Coombs, Mark Jensen |
| 2003 | ||
| 401 | Oppytunist | David White, Christine White, Melonie de Jong, Errol Ross |
| 372 | Howard’s Heros | Mark Jensen, Debbie Campbell, Joan Brown |
| 360 | Noel’s Nightriders | Noel Newton, Brain Aston, Susan Lostroh, Paul Cribb |
| 2004 | No QLD teams | |
| 2005 | ||
| 366 | 3D | David Minter, David Jones, Dino Morgante |
| 2006 | No Oppy due to date change | |
| 2007 | ||
| 385 | Oppy on the Downs | Vaughan Kippers, Pat Lehane, Errol Ross |
| 367 | Je Suis Fatigue | Bruce Dodds, Catherine Johnson, David Minter, George Row |
| 2008 | ||
| 444 | Against the Wind | Alan Baker, David King, Pat Lehane Qld record |
| 412 | The Southern Invaders | Paul Cribb, Alex Murray, Martin Pearson, Lisa Turner |
| 374 | hOppyn’ Mad | Michael Clare, Iain Cummings, Vaughan Kippers, David Minter, David Pacheco |
| 2009 | ||
| 367 | ? | David Minter(c), Elizabeth Pearson, Martin Pearson |
| 2010 | summary | |
| 360? | Southern Invaders | Lisa Turner(c), ?, ? |
| 360? | John’s Orphans | John Fitter(c), ?, ? |
| 182 | Les Petits Canetoads | Dino Morgante, Peter Jenkins, George Row, Sue May |
| 2011 | Summary | |
| 469 | Right Out of Control | Brian Hornby, David King, Martin Pearson Qld record |
| 370 | Team Slo | Brendan Howard, James Pearson, Rodney Clarke |
| 183 | Miss Kitty and the Bearded Bikers | Dino Morgante, Lawrence Hennelly, Peter Jenkins, Sue May |
| 2012 | summary | |
| 454 | Keep the Pedals Turning | Roger Hawley(c), Andrew Bragg, Christian Killen |
| 369 | S L Oppy | Rupert Leigh(c), Alexander Wall, Matthew Zaranski |
| 369 | Quintessential Speed Turtles | Nick Burnett(c), Dino Morgante, Michael Deed, Michael Waterson, Simon Faber |
| 367 | Fixed Oppynions | Martin Pearson(c), Anthony Douglas, Stuart Dowell |
| 2013 | summary | |
| 403 | Cyclonics | Jenny Townley, Peter Robertson, Troy Forbes |
| 403 | Tropical Tailwind | David Adams, Peter McCallum, Phillip Burnham |
| 365 | Four Decades | Anne Latimer(c), Deb Aitchenson, Holli Linklater, Lynne James Qld Record All Female |
| 365 | Just a Nice Day Out | Martin Pearson(c), Andrew Gills, Dino Morgante, James Pearson, Rodney Clarke |
| 361 | KBC Bubble Blowers | Kirsty Broun(c), Ian Petherbridge, Shane Graham, Simon Watt |
| 2014 | ||
| 407 | Gym-wich Flat Trackers | Andrew Keith, John Gowty, Melvyn Yap, Nick Burnett, Rodney Clarke |
| 402 | Captain Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen | Rick Abraham(c), Gerry Egan, WilliamM, WimZ |
| 368 | Doctors and Nurses | Martin Pearson(c), Rosie Godwin, Vaughan Kippers, Anne Latimer, Mark Riley |
| 365 | Out of our Depth | Brett Kerwick, DanM, RobS, ShaunK, SimonP |
| 363 | The President’s Men | Brian Hornby(c), Chris Ellis, Chris Groves, Anthony Richardson |
| 2015 | ||
| 500 | A Pair of Nicks & Two Dicks | Nick Burnett, Nick Fisk, Ant Richardson Qld Record |
| 365 | Team SLO | Pat Lehane(c), Peter Jenkins, Vaughan Kippers, Mark Riley |
| 362 | Cyclonics | Jenny Townley, Peter Robertson, Phillip Burnham, Troy Forbes |
| 184 | Liz Hepple Coaching 1 | Liz Hepple(c), Anne Latimer, Holli Linklater |
| 184 | Liz Hepple Coaching 2 | Kailee Ng, Liz Nelson, Rosie Godwin |
| 2016 | summary | |
| 360 | Bunya Bandits | Brian Hornby(c), Chris Ellis, Ant Richardson, Mark Riley |
| 365 | Team SLO | Pat Lehane(c), Ross Barnard, Kym Raffelt, Vaughan Kippers |
| 2017 | ||
| 528 | Flat Out Oppytunists | Nick Booth, Nick Burnett, Mark Riley, Rod Staines Qld Record + wins Oppy Shield |
| 360 | The Extremes | Gayle Sticher, Paula Castle, Ian Church, Snowy Evans, Marina Harcot |
| 180 | Small N Dainty | Kim Christie, Mark Kerswell, Nola Kerswell, Toby Kerswell, Jordan Seymour-Jones |
| 184 | Hawaii Four-O | Deborah Gillespie, Peter Kyriakides, Brian Kittler, Lloyd Stonadge |
| 191 | Cassowary Coast Cyclones | Jeff Coward, Steve Bryan, Matthew Wensley |
| 185 | Team Tailwind | Michael Lee, Mary Ann Allen, Helius Visser, Heather Cochrane |
| 197 | Cairns Strava Crew Red | Chad Elliott, Troy Furner, Christopher Clair |
| 204 | Cairns Strava Crew Blue | Ben Smith, Nick Masasso, Campbell Smythe, Warren Elliott |
| 2018 | summary | |
| 560 | Koiled Crazies | Matthew Locker(c), Rachel Edwards, Michael Newell Qld Record + wins Oppy Shield |
| 507 | Coasting North | Tony Pattison(c), Ken Dyson, Graham Jensen, Dave Wall |
| 416 | The Alternative | Tara Horner(c), Brian Hornby, Paul Witzerman |
| 366 | Cairns Strava Crew | Warren Elliot(c), Keith Mole, Andrew Morgan |
| 363 | Downs Oppytunists | Peter Watson(c), Jonny Ayres, Raoul Dover, Jeff Franklin, Scott McCarthy |
| 362 | S.O.F.T | Ant Richardson(c), Mark Harris, Helen Marson, Mark Riley |
| 361 | Team SLO | Peter Jenkins(c), Vaughan Kippers, Pat Lehane, Kym Raffelt, George Row |
| 192 | Puffin’ Billies | Justin Bennett(c), Peter Whittle, Nick Hemmings, Jeremy Drice |
| 184 | McOppies | John McMullan(c), Ruth Brown, David Booth, Darren Milczewski, Les O’Shea |
| 184 | Hawaii 5-0 | Deb Gillespie(c), Drewe Burgess, Brian Kittler, Peter Kyriakides, Lloyd Stonage |
| 181 | Small and Dainty | Kim Christie(c), Mark Kerswell, Nola Kerswell, Zoe Kerswell, Jordan Seymour-Jones |
| 181 | The Waiters | Joe O’Dea(c), Bob Adams, Rex Hutchinson, Steve Kilpatrick |
| 2019 | ||
| 620 | Cirque de sore legs | Darren Cousins(c), Paul Brown, Lincoln Carolan, Ken Dyson, Graham Jensen Qld Record + wins Oppy Shield! |
| 611 | T600B | Matthew Locker(c), Paul Newman, Frederik Vekeman, Richard Watson Qld Record (24/3-18/5/19) |
| 400 | Oppydonebakerystyle | Jeff Franklin(c), Ben Hernandez, Brian Hornby, Miles Vass, Paul Witzerman |
| 370 | The Third Extreme | Gayle Sticher(c), Mary Ann Allen, Tara Horner, Nola Kerswell, Jane Wilmott Qld Record All Female |
| 366 | Oppytune | Ruth Brown(c), Tara Horner, Sharon Jewell Qld Record All Female (24/3-18/5/19) |
| 364 | Vote1ForBikes | Chris Head(c), Vaughan Kippers, Chris Upite, Nico Wardrop |
| 361 | Oppy Darts | Ral Dover(c), Doug Gouw, Tracey Howley, Pat Lehane, Peter Watson |
| 360 | H.A.R.D. | Mark Riley(c), Brad Billingham, Mark Harris, Thomas Matyja, Kyle Pratt |
| 184 | Oppytimists | Keith Heinrich(c), Duane Parnell, Jennifer McMillan |
| 182 | Hudirt Knobbymen | Justin Bennett(c), Peter Jenkins, Scott McCarthy |
| 181 | Team Tiny | John McMullan(c), Leah Barnett, David Booth, Peter Lovell |
| 180 | The Petite Boys | Kim Christie(c), Mark Kerswell, Kevin Tomlinson |
| 2020 | ||
| Queensland Oppy cancelled in 2021 due to Covid | ||
| 2021 | ||
| 431 | Chickoppys | Tania Gover(c), Tara Partridge, Nakita Brown Qld Record All Female |
| 361 | Cycloppys | Ral Dover(c), Colin Canfield, Mark Harris, Francis Lim, Thomas Matyja |
| 360 | Post Pandemic Plodders | Brian Hornby(c), Kendall Trembearth, Peter Watson |
| 229 | In the Flèche | Tara Horner(c), Maddison Bowyer, Sonia Maddy, Michelle McCue |
| 227 | Easyriders | John McMullan(c), Heath Carney, Peter Lovell, Scott McCarthy |
| 194 | BVRTease | Peter Jenkins(c), Vaughan Kippers, David Taylor, Dean Tummers, Bob Wagner |
| 191 | Petit Oppytune | Lisa Stanhope(c), Ruth Brown, Vlasta Gall, Sharon Jewell |
| 181 | Pub Crawlers | Anthony Richardson(c), Chris Groves, Mick Haywood, Chris Richardson |
| 180 | Oppymistic Boys | Kym Ayling(c), Mitchell Simpson, Chris Williams |
| 2022 | ||
Contact Us
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“Audax at Fidelis” (Bold but Faithful)
The Queensland state emblem says it all! Audax Queensland welcomes new riders!
We welcome non-members at our rides. If you would like to do one of our rides, browse through upcoming rides shown to the right. Either register and ride; or contact the ride organizer of the ride concerned for further information.
A history of Audax Queensland written by Dave Minter in 2009 can be found here.
You can contact Audax Queensland here: qld.communications@audax.org.au
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Queensland Upcoming Rides
Upcoming rides for Queensland for the next 28 days
Details of all scheduled rides are in the Audax Calendar
Dirty Boonah
This ride has limited support. A spectacular, challenging and most of all, rewarding day on the bike. Dirty Boonah will take you on some of the best gravel roads South East Queensland and the Scenic Rim has to offer.
Distances: 53km, 102km, 150km, 203km
| QLD | BG
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19 Sep
Inner West to the Outer West
Ride out to Camden, and back through Penrith and Windsor. Flat for NSW. A lot of bike paths.
Distances: 50km, 115km, 200km
| NSW | BA, BRM
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19 Sep
Lazy Langhorne 2026
Choose between the 200 and 100km options.Head south to Clarendon, out to Langhorne Creek via Meadows and Strath, then back via Kanmantoo, Woodside, Mt Torrens , and back via Lenswood, Summertown and Norton.
Distances: 211km, 100km
| SA/NT | BA, BRM
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19 Sep
Wonderful Wombat 50 / 100 / 150 / 200
Quiet, scenic and hilly forest and farm roads through and around the Wombat State Forest. Gravel, CX or MTB bikes recommended. Shelter in the forest from spring winds and swooping magpies.
Distances: 56km, 100km, 154km, 200km
| VIC | BG
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19 Sep
Wongan Wander
Adventure out into the wheatbelt on roads less travelled.
Distances: 201km, 304km, 400km, 600km
| WA | BRM
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19 Sep
Maroochydore-Gympie Muster
A scenic Sunny Coast hinterland route of 100 km returning via the coast or the longer 200 km route via Gympie and Boreen Point.
Distances: 100km, 201km
| QLD | BA, BRM
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20 Sep
River Loop – Social Ride
A social ride around the iconic Brisbane River Loop, ending with coffee at West End. No registration necessary; just turn up ready for a 5:30AM start.
Distance: 40km
| QLD | SocialRide
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22 Sep
Taking the train to Benalla
Take the morning train to Benalla and then ride back to Wodonga via country roads – tooo easy. Lunch in Milwala.
Distance: 155km
| ACT | BA
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23 Sep
Cowra Shake Out (2026)
Ride either a 215 km gravel course from Canberra to Cowra. Return next day on the 215km gravel course. 35mm or 32mm tyres should be adequate. No support you will need to carry your own gear to Cowra or send it ahead.
Distance: 218km
| ACT | BG
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26 Sep
Moreton Bay Ride
A tour of the northern Moreton Bay suburbs starting and finishing at Strathpine
Distances: 160km, 200km
| QLD | BA, BRM
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26 Sep
Big Buckley's 300
Take Buckley’s Ride, around the bay, a little further. Start at 6:00 AM so you don’t miss the last ferry (6 pm) to Sorrento.
Distance: 200km
| VIC | BRM
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26 Sep
Cowra-Canberra Gravel Return (215km) (2026)
For those who haven’t had enough gravel riding, a return to Canberra from Cowra. 96 kilometres of gravel.
Distance: 215km
| ACT | BG
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27 Sep
Tweed Gravel
Discover stunning national parks, wildlife reserves, beach towns & green country villages as we explore the trails & backcountry roads of the Tweed region *Max 30 riders*. Enjoy refreshments & sausage sizzle at the end of the ride.
Distances: 54km, 106km, 158km, 54km
| QLD | BG, SocialRide
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27 Sep
Lake Tinaroo Gravel Ride 30, 50, 80km
Gravel ride out and back Lake Tinaroo FNQ
Distances: 80km, 50km, 32km, 80km, 50km
| QLD | BG, SocialRide
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27 Sep
Westside Weekday Rides
Easy 100K ride including quite back roads, bike-paths and a little gravel
Distances: 100km, 100km
| VIC | BA, SocialRide
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28 Sep
River Loop – Social Ride
A social ride around the iconic Brisbane River Loop, ending with coffee at West End. No registration necessary; just turn up ready for a 5:30AM start.
Distance: 40km
| QLD | SocialRide
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29 Sep
Dirty Double Mee Bellthorpe
Black and tan with stunning views now with a shorter option missing the Bellthorpe loop but still with plenty of climbing
Distances: 151km, 102km
| QLD | BG
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03 Oct
Blayney Gravel
Experience 2 days of Champagne gravel in the picturesque Central West Tablelands.
Distances: 50km, 100km, 150km, 200km, 250km, 300km
| NSW | BG
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03 Oct
Hilly Hills Challenge
With 200 and 300 km options this is a serious ride, good for your enjoyment or fitness training.
Distances: 140km, 201km, 301km
| SA/NT | BA, BRM
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03 Oct
All Saints Day
A scenic ride from Cobram up the Murray River and beside Lake Mulwala to Corowa, then along All Saints Road and past(?) All Saints Winery , returning to Cobram via Yarrawonga.
Distances: 101km, 207km, 307km, 400km, 607km, 1002km
| VIC | BA, BRM
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03 Oct
Kinglake Gravel
Quiet gravel roads and tracks through beautiful forests and farmland.
Distances: 51km, 108km, 153km
| VIC | BD, BG
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03 Oct
Tweed and Nimbin Rindos
Two new rides from Tugun into Northern NSW, return.
Distances: 102km, 200km
| QLD | BA, BRM
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04 Oct
Some Saints Day
You get a choice of all distances in the All Saints Day on the Saturday, and you can finish off a weekend of riding in Cobram on Sunday with your choice of 50, 100, 150 or 200 km in Some Saints Day.
Distances: 51km, 103km, 151km, 202km
| VIC | BA, BRM
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04 Oct
Blayney Gravel
Day 2 of Champagne gravel in the picturesque Central West Tablelands.
Distances: 50km, 100km, 150km
| NSW | BG
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04 Oct
River Loop October
A social ride followed by a coffee at West End Park Café
Distances: 53km, 100km
| QLD | BA
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06 Oct
Riverina Randonees
A series of loops out of Wagga Wagga around the Riverina and Southwest Slopes. Ride the loops to make up ride distances from 200 – 1,200km. All routes will be unsupported but there are plenty of places to stop along the way.
Distances: 212km, 314km, 422km, 616km, 1026km, 1235km
| ACT | BRM, LRM
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10 Oct
Dirty Big Brisbane River Loop
The REAL Brisbane River loop.
Distance: 401km
| QLD | BG
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10 Oct
Meander Meander 400
Meander Meander 400: A new 400 km adventure through Northern Tasmania. Ride the Tamar, climb to Deloraine, loop around Mole Creek and Meander, then roll east to Longford and finish the quiet night run to Campbell Town. A true meandering epic.
Distance: 400km
| TAS | BRM
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10 Oct
Nippy Nepean
4 distances – 50/100/200/300
Distances: 52km, 102km, 201km, 304km
| NSW | BA, BRM
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10 Oct
Creswick 100
This is not the Dirty Pig and Whistle! Avoiding the flatter corrugated roads to the north west this ride offers two distances of 100km or 100 miles (160 km) and explores the hillier terrain to the north east.
Distances: 100km, 160km
| VIC | BG
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10 Oct
Woodenbong – Yep, it’s gravel
Woodenbong Gravel – Country Roads and Gravel – Required to walk across the Top of Toolum falls (Don’t look down)
Distance: 107km
| QLD | BG
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11 Oct
Westside Weekday Rides
Easy 100K ride including quite back roads, bike-paths and gravel
Distances: 100km, 101km
| VIC | BA, SocialRide
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12 Oct
River Loop – Social Ride
A social ride around the iconic Brisbane River Loop, ending with coffee at West End. No registration necessary; just turn up ready for a 5:30AM start.
Distance: 40km
| QLD | SocialRide
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13 Oct
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