Thousands expected to compete in Bike Week challenges
Cycling enthusiasts from Milton and across the Brisbane metropolitan area are expected to take part in this year’s annual Bike Week.
Entries are being taken for the event, which is held over eight days and features a programme full of bike-related activities.
The annual cycling festival, which was first held in the early 1990s, is staged by Bicycle Queensland and is the State’s largest event of its kind.
Photographs of Bike Week activities have often appeared on promotional items including calendars, holiday cards and presentation folders.
Ben Wilson, CEO of Bicycle Queensland, said Bike Week was a celebration of cycling which had something for everyone
He said people are given an opportunity to really challenge themselves in events such as the Pier to Point Women’s Ride and the Great Brisbane Bike Ride.
Mr. Wilson said the cycling fest promotes bicycle riding as a means of achieving a healthier lifestyle and it is hoped many participants will continue with the activity long term.
He said organisers are expecting about 2,500 people to ride in the 110km, 75km or 40km Great Brisbane Bike Ride. Funds raised through this cycling event will benefit Diabetes Queensland.
According to Mr. Wilson, one of the most popular events of the week is the Ride2Work Day Breakfast with thousands expected to cycle their way to the George Street Law Courts Plaza on May 19.
Regional councils will also host activities to coincide with the week, which will be held from May 15 to 22.
Entries are being taken for the event, which is held over eight days and features a programme full of bike-related activities.
The annual cycling festival, which was first held in the early 1990s, is staged by Bicycle Queensland and is the State’s largest event of its kind.
Photographs of Bike Week activities have often appeared on promotional items including calendars, holiday cards and presentation folders.
Ben Wilson, CEO of Bicycle Queensland, said Bike Week was a celebration of cycling which had something for everyone
He said people are given an opportunity to really challenge themselves in events such as the Pier to Point Women’s Ride and the Great Brisbane Bike Ride.
Mr. Wilson said the cycling fest promotes bicycle riding as a means of achieving a healthier lifestyle and it is hoped many participants will continue with the activity long term.
He said organisers are expecting about 2,500 people to ride in the 110km, 75km or 40km Great Brisbane Bike Ride. Funds raised through this cycling event will benefit Diabetes Queensland.
According to Mr. Wilson, one of the most popular events of the week is the Ride2Work Day Breakfast with thousands expected to cycle their way to the George Street Law Courts Plaza on May 19.
Regional councils will also host activities to coincide with the week, which will be held from May 15 to 22.