Meet new people. Explore new trails
The club holds regular social rides that present a great opportunity to meet fellow riders and explore trails that you may not have previously traversed. It’s also a great place to hone your skills and grow in confidence. Please check our GCMTB Facebook Events page for confirmation.
Thursday Evenings – Nerang MTB Trails
Skill/fitness Required:
Confident on Blue graded trails. Comfortable riding 15+kms over 2 hours.
When:
6:00pm – 8:00pm every second Thursday evening. Meet at 5:45pm for 6pm roll out.
Where:
Hope Street, Nerang. Meet at the GCMTB Container located next to the toilet block at the Velodrome.
Details:
Join us for the fortnightly club evening social ride. We’ll do around 15km of riding so it would be good if you can bring along a reasonable level of fitness, although for those that want to give Night Riding a try we’ll cater for your skill level and ability through the ride. Before undertaking night riding, you should have a good set of basic MTB skills.
Usual safety gear and water is a must. We also recommend two good lights – one for your helmet and one for your bars, but if you only have one you should still be okay, provided you’re not intending to ride at warp speed.
VISIT OUR FACEBOOK EVENTS PAGE FOR MORE DETAILS AND DISCUSSIONS ABOUT THESE RIDES
Sunday Mystery Rides
Skill/fitness Required:
Confident on Blue graded trails. Comfortable riding 15+kms over 2 hours.
When:
Typically the first Sunday of the month
Where:
These rides change month to month but are generally rides away from Nerang. Check the our Facebook Events Page for details.
Details:
Explore trails in the greater South-East Queensland region as part of one of our Mystery Rides. Locations are finalised at the start of each month.
VISIT OUR FACEBOOK EVENTS PAGE FOR MORE DETAILS AND DISCUSSIONS ABOUT THESE RIDES
Hinze Dam Ride
Skill/fitness Required:
Confident on Green and mild Blue graded trails. Comfortable riding 10+kms over 2 hours.
When:
7:30am – 10:00am typically every third Saturday of the month. Meet at 7:15am for 7:30am roll out.
Where:
Hinze Dam. Advancetown Rd, Advancetown, Queensland
Details:
Point your wheels to Hinze Dam for a social ride with GCMTB.
Here’s what you need to know:
1: Meet at 7:15am For 7:30am start
2: Bring your Mountain Bike. We’ll be covering 10km+ of Green(beginner) & Blue(intermediate) graded trails.
3: Bring your Helmet/Water/Trail Snacks.
VISIT OUR FACEBOOK EVENTS PAGE FOR MORE DETAILS AND DISCUSSIONS ABOUT THESE RIDES
Social Ride FAQ’s
Do I need to be a GCMTB Club Member?
No. You don’t need to be a club member to join our social rides. But it would be cool if you were! Sign up here.
Do I need to be a Mountain Bike Australia Member?
It is our preference that you are an MTBA Member or have a MTBA Recreation Day Licence but you can still participate without.
Will my Cycling Australia or Bicycle Queensland membership cover me?
Typically yes, however it is your responsibility to understand what your membership provides in terms of insurance cover. You will also be required to sign a waiver.
Do I need to sign a waiver?
If you are not a member of MTBA or have an MTBA Recreation Day Licence you will need to read and sign a waiver prior to participating in a GCMTB Club Social Ride. The waiver will be issued to you by the ride leader.