iRide is a social hub for Toowoomba cyclists. A large part of our social bike scene is to teach new people how to RIDE SAFELY on or off road and all our social group rides are assisted by experienced riders. The rides are designed as fun events and we often enjoy a coffee and a chat afterwards. No rider is left out on the road by themselves to struggle and get back home - " A group ride starts together and finishes together ".
The iRide social rides are FREE and don’t require joining any cycling clubs.
Shop Rides...
Wed Social Ride 5.45am.
Departs from the shop carpark and the pace is more social to keep the group together, as the group nears the UNI course the BOYS tend to go off the front for a HOT lap ... both group reform for the ride back in through town & the ride is completed with coffee at the Parkhouse Cafe by 7.00am
Saturday Shop Ride 6.00am.
Departs from the shop carpark, this ride is normally split into 2 groups with a longer ride leaving first ... the shorter ride follows behind & the ride can take in Highfields, Wyreema, Glenvale or just around town ... the pace can vary but experienced riders help keep the the group SAFE at all times.
Rides finish at Parkhouse Cafe between 7.30- 8.00am.
Sunday Ride 6.30am
Group rides depart each Sunday for about 2-3 hours ... depending on your fitness these rides are normally out of town.
This is not a beginners ride.
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TOWN RIDE
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This ride is a social mid-week lap of town. We have a great mix of gents and ladies to enjoy the ride. This ride allows riders to leave the group at anytime, or join us for a coffee afterwards.
Every Wednesday 5.45am to 7.00am
Departs - iRide car park
Finishes – Parkhouse Cafe
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NICE’N’EASY LADIES RIDE
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Sandy and Sally takes a relaxed and easy ride focussing on developing basic cycling and safety skills as we roll through many of Toowoomba’s quieter and more scenic streets.
Every Thursday morning
Departs - Parkhouse Cafe 5.45 a.m.
Finishes – Parkhouse Cafe 6.55 a.m.
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GROUP RIDE
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A very popular group ride regularly attracting up to 40 riders. We usually head out of town with turn-a-round points like Highfields, Wyreema, Wellcamp and Gowrie Junction. This ride is better suited to road bikes and people with a reasonable level of fitness.
Every Saturday 6.00am to 8.00am
Departs - iRide car park
Finishes – Parkhouse Cafe
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TOURING RIDE
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A longer ride through the surrounding country, with different routes every week depending on who turns up. Be prepared with food, water, money and spares tubes as distances can vary upto 100km. Depending on your time frame, a big breaky is usually enjoyed at the end of this ride...you will have earned it!
Every Sunday 6.30am to 9.30am
Departs - iRide car park
Finishes – various cafés (for breakfast)
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MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE
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Come join us for a nice ride in the bush to escape the traffic and to have some fun.This ride is not a race and is to help people learn some skills.Welcome to all skill levels and always want to finish as a safe group. The ride will go out on a fortnightly basis starting on Sunday the 30th of May.
These rides will hopefully get you fit enough to enjoy the 50Km Epic in late August.
Any questions contact Sandy at I-Ride on Ph. 46387522 or e-mail sandy@bikesiride.com.au
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For more information on local cycling clubs and events, please see the links below:
Toowoomba Cycling Club
Team Brooks - Women's Cycling
Toowoomba Tri Club