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Register to Ride

WHEN: Saturday 25 July 
WHERE: Coopers Lookout Park (just north of the Kawana Surf Club) 
Buddina, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
WHAT: 20km, 40km, 70km group rides and an eBike cruise (ride details below)

Registrations for non-members: $50
Join one of the 4 rides on offer. Registration includes a free sausage sizzle, public liability insurance and join any Club ride on our calendar until the end of the year. Please complete the form below and submit your $50 registration fee to our Club's bank account.
Note: Existing members can register in WhatsApp in July.

Sunshine Coast Bicycle Club
BSB 124-001
Account Number 10345377
Reference: Your name

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Registration Form for Non-Members

* TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Membership benefits, other than the right to vote, will be available to you on completion of the application form and the payment of the registration fee. Your application will be acknowledged by email. Your right to vote and official membership will be automatic, unless, within 60 days of applying, the application is rejected by the club. If this occurs you will be notified in writing and all fees will be refunded. It is recommended you organise your own Personal Injury Insurance through Bicycle Queensland or a similar organisation. Please read and understand the terms of the Club's Public Liability Insurance.

70 km Hinterland Challenge (including Montville)

START 6:30am: Head west to Palmwoods then up to Montville. Enjoy the scenery and 788m climbing. Average speed: 27-30 km/hr and 2.30 to 3 hrs. Back around 9am for a sausage sizzle and coffee.
NOTE: This was initially 60 km however Montville is beckoning so now 70 km.
STRAVA: https://www.strava.com/routes/3495935214141863896 

Ride Leaders and Sweeps:
Group 1: Rob Herd and Justin Clarke
Group 2: Glenda Banaghan and Grant Alexander 

What Happens Before the Ride?

Register

Simply register online and select your preferred ride distance. Your registration fee helps support life-saving cardiac and transplant research through the Cycle of Giving Research Grant.

Welcome Information

Once you have registered and paid, you will receive a confirmation email with everything you need to know before the day, including:

• Ride start times
• Event location and parking information
• Ride route details
• Safety information
• Contact details for event organisers
  
  

Stay Connected

We recommend downloading WhatsApp on your mobile phone before the event. The Sunshine Coast Bicycle Club uses WhatsApp to communicate with riders and provide important updates before and during the event.

If you enjoy the Cycle of Giving and would like to join future rides, you can also download our Calendar App and explore the many social rides offered by the Sunshine Coast Bicycle Club throughout the year.

What happens on the day?

Arrive Early

Please arrive 20–30 minutes before your ride start time to allow time for parking, check-in and meeting your ride group.

Limited parking is available at Coopers Lookout Park. Additional parking is available in nearby streets and shopping centre car parks within easy riding distance of the event hub. 

Meet Your Ride Group

Each ride group will have a designated Ride Leader and Sweep (Tail-End Charlie). Look for your group near the event hub, BBQ area and registration point.

Your Ride Leader will provide a short briefing covering:

• The ride route
• Regroup and rest stops
• Road safety reminders
• Communication during the ride
• What to do if you need assistance

Enjoy the Ride

The Cycle of Giving is designed to be social, enjoyable and inclusive.

Our experienced Ride Leaders and Sweeps help ensure no one is left behind. There will be opportunities to regroup along the route, enjoy the scenery and meet fellow riders while supporting an important cause.

What Should I Bring?

We recommend bringing:

• A roadworthy bicycle
• Helmet (compulsory)
• Water bottle/s
• Spare tube and basic repair kit
• Mobile phone
• Sunscreen
• Cash or card for coffee and raffle tickets

After the Ride

After your ride, join us back at the event hub for a complimentary BBQ and social gathering.

This is a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow riders, volunteers, donor families, transplant recipients, local business supporters and members of the Sunshine Coast community.

☕ Espresso On The Go will be onsite serving great coffee.

🎟️ Don't forget to enter our Mega Raffle, featuring more than 12 fantastic prizes, including a luxury 3-night stay at RACV Noosa Resort generously donated by Property Lane Realty.

❤️ And if you are feeling generous, a donation is always appreciated. We are hoping to raising $20,000 for our 20th Anniversary.

Most importantly, take a moment to celebrate your contribution to an event that has supported life-saving cardiac and transplant research for 20 years.

Thank you for being part of the Cycle of Giving.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do I need to be an experienced cyclist?
  You need to be confident on your bike. If you have never ridden in a group ride before just let your ride leader know. Riders who intend joining the 70 and 40 km rides should have a good level of bike fitness and experience. 
• What should I bring?
  Your roadworthy bike, a water bottle, sunscreen, cash or card, a helmet (mandatory), spare tube and basic repair kit, mobile phone and suitable bike clothes. 
  
• What if I have a mechanical problem?
  Your ride leader and sweep will look after you. If your bike can't be ridden, then we will pick you (and your bike) up in a car.
• What happens if it rains? 
  A message will be posted on the Club's website, facebook site and WhatsApp community. Light rain won't stop the event. Heavy rain will mean the event is postponed. 
• Are there toilets and water available?
  Amenities are provided near the Kawana Surf Club situated just south of the park.
• What pace will the groups ride?
  The pace of each group is on the registration page. Please ensure you are capable of keeping pace with the group. Regular stops will be made for every group and a Sweep or Tail end Charlie ensures no one is left behind.
• Can non-members join?
  Yes. Non-members are asked to contribute $50 that goes towards public liability insurance, organisation and the Cycle of Giving.
• Is the BBQ included?
  Yes. The Club provides a free sausage sizzle at the end of the ride. There is also a coffee van so please bring cash or a card for your morning brew, 

Visit our FAQ page or email admin@scbclub.net if you need further information.