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Club Events
family day, Takura Trail head
Sunday 29 September 2024
Celebrating first anniversary of the Opening of the Takura section of Mary2Bay Rail Trail, created by FCBUG.
A date has been set for the public to relive the excitement of 2023 opening event. Starting at 9.30am, all are invited to walk, ride or cycle the Trail to see the improvements made by FCBUG volunteers in the last 12 months. Experience spectacular floral displays, bird life and more.
Coffee Van on site also Sausage sizzle (gold coin donation). BYO chair.
Free Breakfast for cyclists
Sunday 11 August 2024
Council duly celebrated the opening of the Boundary Road extension with a free breakast. As expected, this drew a huge crowd of walkers, kids, bikes, prams, scooters of all sorts, wheelchairs and dignatories, all keen the test the new piece of road before it’s taken over by vehicles.
It is notable that our Club was consulted by DTMR reps in the planning stages and separating cyclists and vehicles with separate dedicated lanes is the way to go.
Bicycle Qld Regional Forum Hervey Bay
Wednesday 21 August 2024
A number of local cyclists responded to the invitation to meet Bicycle Queensland reps on their Regional Tour to discuss various issues. As well as advocating on behalf of 800,000 cyclists thoughout the State, one takaway was their recommendation that Bicycle User Groups set up a consultative arrangment with Councils to have input into DTMR infrastructure grants with safer cycling infrastruture being an outcome – less congestion, safer transport networks and a healthier and more active population.
How fortunate our Club is closely aligned with BQ,
WOMEN IN SPORT
Saturday 19 October 2024
A workshop for training women riders, run by Sara Carrigan, Olympic Gold Medallist and coach, will take place on this date.
Watch this space for more information as it becomes available.
Note Grace Brown took out a gold medal this week for road cycling, 20 years on from when Sara was awarded gold in Athens in 2004.
FCBUG 20th anniversary celebrations
Saturday 20 July 2024
What a great turn out!
Nearly 70 people arrived to celebrate this milestone for the Club. Several riders joined in, after enjoying a cycling photo shoot at iconic locations around town.
A collection of jerseys was on display, along with a photo display from days gone by. Fine food was provided, the sun shone and chats were lively. It was a great opportunity to catch up with those who no longer cycle.
Ken’s musical tribute to former President Brian Jessett was touching. Did you know Life Member Lenore organised 12 Australia Day barbecues? What a champion!
President Natalie acknowledged the original members present, as well as the newest member, Kevin, our Secretary, who co-ordinated the venue.
Thanks to everyone for marking the occasion – 20 years is quite an achievement.