All rider packs can be picked up from Corry Cycles on the following dates:

Thursday 29th August - 3.00pm to 5.30pm

Friday 30th August - 3.00pm to 5.30pm

Saturday 31st August - Late rider pack pick-up for the BMA River 2 Reef Ride is from the Botanic Gardens Amphitheatre from 4.00pm to 5.00pm

Please note that we are unable to post any packs at anytime.

On the day of the event riders MUST arrive at and start at their designated start times:

100KM Kaeser Compressor Gran Fondo Riders - arrive FROM 5.00AM and START at 5.30AM

60KM City Fitness Epic Riders - arrive FROM 5.45AM and START at 6.15AM

30km Queensland Country Health Fund Dash Riders - arrive FROM 5.45AM and START at 6.30AM

**60km & 30km riders please do not drive into Alexandra Street between 5.20AM and 5.40AM)

The start/finish line is at the Amphitheatre, Botanic Gardens.

There will be chip readers on the ground as you ride under the start/finish arch. It is important that you ride over these as this will check you into the event via your rider number plate. If your rider number plate is not attached to THE FRONT OF YOUR BIKE the mats will not be able to read your chip correctly. Please ride over these mats ONCE ONLY when starting the ride.

Riders can choose from a selection of bikes to ride, including road bikes, mountain bikes, city bikes, hybrid bikes, time-trial bikes and gravel bikes.

Para cyclists are permitted to ride modified bikes to suit their needs)

E-Bikes will start in the first wave of riders. All E-Bikes must adhere to Australian E-Bike Standards. No modifications to E-Bikes will be allowed to participate on course.

Please place your OWN label (including rider number) on your bag. Bags can be left at the Amphitheatre. Please do not leave valuable items in your bag (place any keys and/or money in your jersey pockets. This is not an official service. The event organisers are unable to take responsibility for these items.

Aid Station 1:

River Road at Dumbleton (turn around for the 30km riders):

• Water

• Light refreshments

• Toilets available

Aid Station 2:

Habana Community Centre:

• Gatorade

• Water

• Fruit cake

• Light refreshments

• Toilets available

Aid Station 3:

CNR of Doyle’s Road and Marian-Hampden Roads (100km turn-around):

• Water

• Light refreshments

Riders are to be self-reliant. Riders should carry:

• 2 x drink bottles

• Snacks like a banana or muesli bar

• 1 x tyre tube (make sure it is the right tube for your bike)

• C02 head unit and canisters or bicycle pump

• Puncture kit

• Front and rear lights

• Mobile phone

• Glasses

• Helmet

• Closed in shoes (no thongs or sandals

• $$$ to spend at the festival

• Lycra & shaved legs (just kidding, we’re not that serious)!

A bag drop is available, however we also recommend holding car keys or house keys in your jersey pocket.

It is important to remember that this event is a ride NOT A RACE. There is no speed that you have to achieve or time that you must finish it by. Ride at your own pace. Safety is a very important aspect of the day. There will be official car drivers along the route providing assistance to those who need it. There will be many experienced riders in the group who will be able to assist with small mechanical issues. If you require assistance please move to the side of the road and place your bike upside down (wheels up) so that a support car / rider can assist you as soon as possible. It is important that you make it back safely so if at any point on the ride you do not feel able to make it back to the finish please stop and signal for assistance.

Please note that the all 30km, 60km and 100km riders will ride to the turnaround point for the 30km route at Dumbleton. This is where you will find the 1st of 2 refreshment points. If you have nominated for the 60km or 100km option but do not feel that you will make the distance simply turn around at this point and head back with the 30km riders. For those completing the 60km and 100km options there is a second refreshment stop at the Habana Church. Both the 60km and 100km riders will ride past this point for approximately 10km, turn around and come back past the rest station for a third chance to refresh.

At each refreshment point you will be provided with light nutrition, fruitcake, water and Powerade/Gatorade. You are welcome to stop at these points and take time to rest/recover if you feel the need. Once you have collected your refreshments please move away from the table/tent area.

Bins will be provided in these areas and you are encouraged to keep these areas tidy. Please use water carefully, water provided has been purchased for drinking only.

These points will be manned by volunteers, please talk to them if you have any questions or concerns. It is hoped that the day will be as enjoyable as possible for everyone including our volunteers, give them a wave as you ride past refreshment points and corners, without them this day could not be possible.

Please see our website for maps for each distance. Don’t worry if you don’t feel confident with the directions, there will be hundreds of others riding with you along with corner marshals and signage to guide you along the way. All riders start and finish at the same point.

If there is an emergency situation please call 000 and or notify an official.

Ambulance, Police, Fire: 000

Event Hotline (on the day): 0403 080 149.

First aid officers will be located along the course route. .

If you need to get in contact with event organisers prior to the event, please email [email protected]

Kaeser Compressor 100km Gran Fondo

Minimum Age: 18 years (age at 31st December 2024). Younger riders need to provide a letter of endorsement from an Accredited Cycling or Triathlon Coach to verify the junior riders ability to ride 100km.

City Fitness 60km Epic:

Minimum Age: `15 years (age at 31st December 2024). Younger riders need to provide a letter of endorsement from an Accredited Cycling or Triathlon Coach to verify the junior riders ability to ride 60km.

Queensland Country Health | Bank 30km Dash:

Minimum Age: 12 years (age at 31st December 2024). Riders aged 12-15 years must ride with an adult rider.

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Kids 5 years and younger can join the ride via a tag-along or bike seat, however, need to be identified during the registration process.

To meet the road re-opening times which are a condition of our road closure permits, riders are required to maintain an average speed of:

Kaeser Compressor 100km Gran Fondo:

22km/hr average allows for 2 x 10min comfort breaks/bidon refill stops.

City Fitness 60km Epic:

15km/hr average allows for 2 x 10min comfort breaks/bidon refill stops.

Queensland Country Health Fund 30km Dash:

10km/hr average allows for 1 x 10min comfort breaks/bidon refill stops.

Riders who fall behind the required average speed and won’t reach the Festival Hub will be collected by the sag wagon. Any riders withdrawing from the event must return to the festival hub and notify our timing team or walk their ride number over our finish line to be recorded as finished. Any rider who has not returned by 11am will be contacted by our event team, and failing this, their emergency contact will be notified.

SAG Wagon

A SAG Wagon will be sweeping the back of the course.

If you find you have struggled with your chosen distance on the day or your bike has suffered a mechanical failure that cannot be fixed you can wait for the SAG Wagon and enjoy the air conditioned comfort and take in the views as you slowly make your way back to the finish line.

There will be a bike racking area near the recovery area.

Any bikes left behind will be donated to charity!

No refund or exchange on your entry fees except as required by law.

If River 2 Reef Pty Ltd (R2R) cancels the Event for any reason (including but not limited to extreme weather or other dangerous conditions), then R2R will make every effort to ensure you receive a prompt refund, credit or exchange if applicable in accordance with the Australian Consumer Law.

If you are unable to compete in the Event for any reason, there will be no refunds for your entry fee.

There will be no refunds for any other items purchased at the time of your registration, unless required by law. Any charitable donation you make is not a purchase of goods or services from R2R and consequently no refund is applicable.

Any cancellations or refunds will not be entitled to the ‘free’ jersey. If the item is picked up the entry fee minus $49.95 jersey cost will be applied.