First Ride Guide

Welcome!

Thinking about joining the Sunshine Coast Bicycle Club?

We'd love to ride with you.

The Sunshine Coast Bicycle Club is a friendly, non-competitive club offering social rides throughout the week. Whether you're returning to cycling, looking for riding companions, or are new to the Sunshine Coast, you'll find a welcoming group of people who enjoy riding, coffee and good company.

Visitors are welcome

You're welcome to join us on up to two club rides before deciding whether to become a member. When you join, your membership fee (only $30 per year) includes public liability insurance and access to all our riding groups in WhatsApp.

Before Your First Ride

Choose a suitable ride

Our rides vary in start locations, distance, pace and terrain. Some are relaxed social rides, while others are longer or faster. There are rides on most days. Our Ride Calendar can be seen via a website page or an app called Calendar Online.

If you're unsure which ride is right for you, please contact the Ride Leader before the ride. They'll be happy to recommend the most suitable group.

Arrive early

Please arrive 10–15 minutes before the start time. This gives you time to:

• Meet the Ride Leader
• Introduce yourself
• Ask any questions
• Receive a briefing about the ride from the ride leader

What You'll Need

Please bring:

• A safe, well-maintained bicycle
• An approved Australian Standard cycling helmet
• Water bottle/s and spare tube/s
• Pump or CO₂ inflator and basic repair kit
• Mobile phone
• Identification and emergency contact details
• Money or card for the coffee stop
• Front and rear lights are recommended

During the Ride

Our rides are social and enjoyable. We ask everyone to:

• Ride predictably.
• Follow the Ride Leader's instructions.
• Obey all road rules.
• Be courteous to other road users.
• Ride at a pace suitable for the group.
• Look out for fellow riders.

Many rides include regrouping points so everyone can ride comfortably.

If you experience a mechanical problem or need to stop, let another rider or the Ride Leader know. Read our Club etiquette guidelines. Safety is one of our highest priorities.

The Club helped establish the Sunshine Coast Bicycle User Group (SC BUG) to improve cycling safety and infrastructure across our region.

Our Ride Leaders work hard to create rides that are enjoyable, well organised and safe for everyone.

Coffee is Part of the Ride

Most club rides finish with a coffee stop or café visit during the ride.
It's a great opportunity to:

• Meet other members
• Ask questions
• Learn about other rides
• Make new cycling friends

Many members will tell you the coffee stop is just as important as the ride!

After Your Ride

If you enjoyed your ride, we'd love you to become a member.

Membership provides access to:

• Regular organised rides
• Ride leaders and support
• Club events and social activities
• Member communications
• WhatsApp ride groups
• Club newsletters
• Other member benefits

Membership is inexpensive and helps support the running of the Club. When you join our Club, you are given access to our riding chat groups through WhatsApp.

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