Bike Week focuses the community’s attention on cycling as a form of transport. Bike Week promotes the many benefits of cycling, improved personal and community health, reduced air pollution and traffic congestion. Bike Week is an initiative of Queensland Transport. Bicycle Queensland has organised these events with Bicycle Mackay, an affiliated Bicycle User Group, doing most of the on-ground local work.
Corry’s Cycles Bike Maintenance
Monday 13th, 6pm - 7pm
At Corry’s Cycles, 118a Sydney St Mackay, Get your bike ready for Bike Week at this free class by the bicycle maintenance experts at Mackay’s newest bike shop! Numbers limited, bookings essential Ph 0427 589 837.
Full Moon Ride
Tuesday 14th 7.00pm
Ride with your friends and lights. Meet 7.00 pm Rock n Road Cycles, Victoria St. Ph: 0427 635 093
National Ride to Work Day
Wednesday 15th October
Cycle to your school or workplace. Register as a participant for National Ride to Work Day 2008 via the following link: www.ride2work.com.au. All registrants go in the draw to win one of 16 Trek Bikes.
The Great Rock’n’Road Commuter Dash
Wednesday 15th October, 8.00am
The race to find the fastest and cleanest way to get to work. Start Woolworths Andergrove at 8.00 am, finishing at Old Town Hall, Sydney St. Ph 0428 875 482
Free Ride to Work Breakfast
Wednesday 15th October, 7.00am - 9.00am
Old Town Hall, Sydney St. Come and join us for a delicious breakfast to celebrate your decision to cycle, walk or use public transport for the day. All participants go into the draw to win a bike courtesy of Rock ‘n’Road Cycles. Ph 0428 875 482
Afternoon Drinks
Friday 17th October, 5.30pm
Langfords Hotel, Tennyson St. Come and join fellow cyclists for a cool Friday afternoon drink. Dinner also available. Ample parking! Ph: 0437 531 520
Film & Nibbles Night
Saturday 18th October, 7pm
‘The Flying Scotsman” 7.00 pm Martin McCanns Theatre, 92 Victoria St, upstairs from Pretty Woman boutique. $10 entry, bookings required, Ph 0428 875 482
Kinchant Dam Multi-sport Event
Sunday 19th October, 7.00am
Compete or watch the action. Hosted by Mackay Triathlon Club. Start 7:00AM - $15 entry fee. Ph 0428 875 482
Life in Motion and Southside Medical Centre Women’s Ride
Sunday 19th October, 8am
Ride departs 8:00 am from the Botanic Gardens Café Carpark in Lagoon Street. A leisurely ride along quite streets followed by morning tea at the Gardens Café. Ph: 0427 598 837
Life in Motion and Southside Medical Centre Women’s Ride
Sunday 19th October, 8.00am
Ride departs 8:00 am from the Botanic Gardens Café Carpark in Lagoon Street. A leisurely ride along quite streets followed by morning tea at the Gardens Café. Ph: 0427 598 837
Bicycle Connection Botanic Gardens Family Discovery Ride
Sunday 19th October, 10.00am
Bring the kids along and join in a treasure hunt that will have you exploring the gardens – followed by a free sausage sizzle. Meet Info Centre 10:00 am. All participants go into the draw for a free bicycle courtesy of Bicycle Connection. Ph: 0439 749 817
Roller Derby
Proudly brought to you by Mackay Cycling Club at the Victoria Street markets. See some of Mackay's fastest and best cyclists compete side by side, racing on training rollers. It's fast and furious action and you'll be up close for the entire event. One of the most exciting cycling events of the year. Don't miss it! (Photo courtesy Alan Kemp).
Volunteers
We always need more volunteers for major events such as Bike Week. If you can spare an hour or two or even more in the lead up to Bike Week or during the week, then please let us know. We'd really appreciate the help. Contact Jacki on 0427 589 837.