Cycle Qld Goondawindi to Brisbane
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Cycle Qld Goondawindi to Brisbane
Postby Mustang » Wed Feb 02, 2011 6:27 pm
Latest News
Cycle Queensland explores the border in 2011
04 January 2011
Goondiwindi to Brisbane: Saturday 10 to Sunday 18 September 2011
The Border Explorer is our most unique rolling two-wheeled adventure yet. The first couple of days are a warm-up of easy cycling beside the Dumaresq River. Then we encounter the Granite Belt, Queensland's premier wine region, and stop for a day to take in the sights, sounds, tastes and aromas of Stanthorpe and surrounds.
From there we sneak over the border to NSW for some thrilling views and magnificent cycling along the Mt Lindesay Road, cruising through spectacular National Parks before heading north to the rolling hills and picturesque farms of the Fassifern Valley. We will finish in the New World City, Brisbane, making post-ride transport as easy as can be.
Take a holiday where you can really pedal away from the everyday…9 days, 570km, 1500 friends.
Dates and towns now confirmed:
Day 1
Goondiwindi to Yelarbon
57km
Day 2
Yelarbon to Texas
64km
Day 3
Texas to Stanthorpe
99km
Day 4
Rest Day in Stanthorpe
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Day 5
Stanthorpe to Killarney
86km
Day 6
Killarney to Woodenbong (NSW)
55km
Day 7
Woodenbong (NSW) to Boonah
87km
Day 8
Boonah to Rosewood
69km
Day 9
Rosewood to Brisbane
55km
The Texas to Stanthorpe from memory had plenty of hills??? any one know this route?
Cheers brent
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Re: Cycle Qld Goondawindi to Brisbane
Postby Max » Fri Feb 04, 2011 7:36 am
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Re: Cycle Qld Goondawindi to Brisbane
Postby soc » Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:15 am
Got chatting to a rider the other day while doing a Redcliffe loop; he'd done 5 out of the last 6 Cycle Qld (or something like that), has an absolute blast each time. Apparently makes it a bit of a race to get to the pubs as soon as possible to start the days "festivities".
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Re: Cycle Qld Goondawindi to Brisbane
Postby greyhoundtom » Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:23 am
Goondawindi to Brisbane news page does not mention the cost involved with that ride.
Cheers,
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Re: Cycle Qld Goondawindi to Brisbane
Postby elantra » Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:34 am
It's a bargain, food and pit stops is included.greyhoundtom wrote:What is the likely cost?
Goondawindi to Brisbane news page does not mention the cost involved with that ride.
Cheers,
Tom
Cost will be about $ 700 for 9 days or $ 400 for 4 days.
2011 route is similar to the 2005 route which was a very popular and successful one.
But 2011 route has some very interesting diversions including one night spent over the border in NSW, assuming they open the gate for us.
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Re: Cycle Qld Goondawindi to Brisbane
Postby duds2u » Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:38 pm
You should be OK as I don't think they operate the tick gate 24hrs a day anymore.elantra wrote: But 2011 route has some very interesting diversions including one night spent over the border in NSW, assuming they open the gate for us.
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Re: Cycle Qld Goondawindi to Brisbane
Postby the grid » Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:43 pm
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Postby greyhoundtom » Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:55 pm
How much gear do you need to carry? Do you need camping equipment and a tent?
Just looking at the logistics of the whole thing, such as what type of bike I need, the getting to Goondiwindi and getting back to Melbourne from Brissy.
Cheers,
Tom
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Postby Max » Sat Feb 05, 2011 7:18 am
My experience has been that the handbook is pretty good at suggestions for what to bring. Yes, you need to bring a tent, a sleeping bag and a sleeping mat. I've been lucky in that every time, I've managed to get an Easy Campese tent, so I haven't had to bring my own tent or sleeping mat, but I've had to bring everything else. You don't need cooking gear (in fact this is discouraged/banned due to the risk of fire in the campgrounds) as they will provide all main meals for you, but you will need plates, cutlery etc.
Here is the checklist I used last year (.XLSX format). I used pretty much every item on this list at least once (with the exception of spare tubes/CO2/hand pump since I didn't get any flats - but don't skimp on these!).
As to what bike you need - I've done CQ twice now, both times on a Cannondale Synapse road bike (CF). Compact double at the front and 11-27 at the back. Lots of people ride MTBs, flatbar roadies, SS etc. You'll also see the occasional tandem and recumbent bike.
Getting to Goondiwindi isn't straight-forward. My investigations so far suggest that the major commercial airlines don't run any services to Gundy. The CQ people will have a bus service to transport you and your stuff from Brisbane. Your bike, too, if that's what you want. They'll have a depot in Melbourne that you can use to drop your bike off, so you won't have to worry about how to get the bike to/from Brisbane. Have a look here for details. Don't forget to pack tools to reassemble your bike.
Although the links I've provided are for last year's CQ, the gist will be the same this year.
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Re: Cycle Qld Goondawindi to Brisbane
Postby anonymous_ » Sat Feb 05, 2011 8:26 am
Will be coming up from Sydney.
Looking forward Bnsw getting their act together and organizing a new 9 day ride. Come on Omar.
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Postby Comedian » Sat Feb 05, 2011 8:33 am
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Postby Mustang » Sat Feb 05, 2011 7:19 pm
Just let their chains out a bit with enough food & water, they will be fine.Comedian wrote:I would love to do this. I'm not sure about leaving the family for 9 days though. I'm thinking through that. It might have to wait until they are old enough.
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Re: Cycle Qld Goondawindi to Brisbane
Postby the grid » Sun Feb 06, 2011 8:43 am
Take the family with you......Comedian wrote:I would love to do this. I'm not sure about leaving the family for 9 days though. I'm thinking through that. It might have to wait until they are old enough.
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Re: Cycle Qld Goondawindi to Brisbane
Postby Max » Sun Feb 06, 2011 10:37 am
Damn straight. Last year and the year before, there were heaps of parents towing kids in trailers and tag-alongs and tandems. Just bring them all with you, Comedian!the grid wrote:Take the family with you......Comedian wrote:I would love to do this. I'm not sure about leaving the family for 9 days though. I'm thinking through that. It might have to wait until they are old enough.
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Re: Cycle Qld Goondawindi to Brisbane
Postby elantra » Sun Feb 06, 2011 12:03 pm
Consider signing up for half of the ride.Comedian wrote:I would love to do this. I'm not sure about leaving the family for 9 days though. I'm thinking through that. It might have to wait until they are old enough.
The second half will be the more thrilling, because of some big descents and good scenery.
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Re: Cycle Qld Goondawindi to Brisbane
Postby Fred Nurk » Thu Feb 17, 2011 10:36 pm
Way too cold for me that time of year in Southern Qld, Monto was more than cold enough for me at night last year.
If you have the opportunity, just go do it.
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Re: Cycle Qld Goondawindi to Brisbane
Postby Max » Mon Feb 28, 2011 7:32 pm
Sadly, this year I am not the first person to sign up. No Ground Effect prize for me! Oh well, my reward will just have to be knowing that I spent 9 days having a grand time riding my bike with 1000 like-minded others.
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Postby Comedian » Tue Mar 08, 2011 10:15 pm
The whole kids thing seems like hard work...
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Postby Max » Wed Mar 09, 2011 9:18 am
It probably is hard work, but lots of other parents manage it. Maybe you could ask BQ to put you in touch with others who've done it with kids, to get an appreciation of how much effort is involved? Would your lovely wife be able to participate, or would it be just you?Comedian wrote:Hmmm... just looking at it. I'm really not sure about the two kids options for 9 days.... hmmm... maybe the 5 day option.. not sure... not sure... might go to the info night...
The whole kids thing seems like hard work...
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Re: Cycle Qld Goondawindi to Brisbane
Postby hosko » Sun Apr 10, 2011 10:59 pm
I think however my first long ride will be the Southbank to Surfers in Oct this year and maybe will look at doing this one next year.
My bike I don't think at present would make such a long ride. I bought it in 1997 and still works well but it's still getting some TLC to get it back to a nice condition.
My priority is saving some $ for a newer bike first. My mate bought a Gaint Defy Advanced the other day. Looks like he is hardly pushing now and flies past most of us. (yeah.. I am jelous!!)
This looks like a fantastic ride. Hopefully I can work something out for 2012. (will have to be then...apparently there is no 2013 according to some mayans.)
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Re: Cycle Qld Goondawindi to Brisbane
Postby the grid » Sun Apr 10, 2011 11:14 pm
I went last year and people were on all sorts of bikes ... even Kmart type MTB with baldy tyres...adds to the adventure.
A full on road bike can be at a disadvantage with some of the rough roads with puncture etc. I ran 700c x 28s with no trouble.
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Cycle Qld Goondawindi to Brisbane
Postby Max » Mon Apr 11, 2011 6:01 am
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Re: Cycle Qld Goondawindi to Brisbane
Postby Fred Nurk » Tue Apr 12, 2011 8:38 pm
I'm sure there were a few that didn't enjoy the gravel road sections on the last day.the grid wrote:Hosko
I went last year and people were on all sorts of bikes ... even Kmart type MTB with baldy tyres...adds to the adventure.
A full on road bike can be at a disadvantage with some of the rough roads with puncture etc. I ran 700c x 28s with no trouble.
Given I took knobbly tyres, I made sure to take as much advantage as possible though.
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Re: Cycle Qld Goondawindi to Brisbane
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