Toowoomba Gravel Muster 2.0

Toowoomba Gravel Muster Information Location – the ride will leave from Tom Volp Park, Main St, Meringandan. There is car parking on both sides of the road available. Registration point will be under the pagoda in front of tennis courts.

Registration & timing: Registration opens at 6.30 am. All riders are expected to attend a briefing at 7.30 am with departure shortly afterwards. We will be asking everyone riding to provide their name and phone number for safety purposes. We will also require people to check in upon their return to ensure all riders make it back safely.

There will be 3 course options – 38 km (520 m elevation, time 1.5-3 hrs), 65 km (640 m elevation, 2.5-4 hrs), 100 km (910 m elevation, 4-6 hrs). Expect average speeds of 15-20 km per hour. This is not a race or timed event, so enjoy the scenery and comradery along the way.

Costs: For those with AusCycling membership or other insurance coverage (e.g. Bicycle Qld) we will require your membership number at registration. Cost is $20 to cover insurance for the day and a small donation to the Toowoomba Mountain Biking Club for hosting the event. All riders are expected to be self-sufficient on the ride. Please bring your mobile phone in case of emergency. Also carry appropriate repair kit, tools, spare tube/s, etc.

Water & Food: Plan to carry at least 1 L of water and sufficient nutrition for your anticipated ride. Water will be available for replenishment at 3 locations on the course – junction of Nara Bore Water Hole Rd – Lucks Rd (all courses- 20/38 k, 20/65 k, 47/100 k courses), junction of Oakey-Cutella Rd and Kingsthope-Silverleigh Rd (68 & 85/100 k course and 40/65 k courses), and at Pioneer Park Goombungee (37/100 k course). Please note – there are limited opportunities to source food along the way. Apart from the town of Goombungee (on the 100 km course only), you won’t travel through any other towns along the way.

Directions: All major junctions or turning points on the course will be marked with directional arrows. All riders will be also provided with a pamphlet at registration including directions, a map of their intended course and an emergency contact number. We will be monitoring weather conditions and checking the course the day before. Currently the forecast looks fantastic (if you trust it) – Forecast max of 25 and min of 14. Post ride: The Mergingandan Hotel is located 200 m up the road from the start/finish point for the ride for a substantial meal and cool beverage.

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For all event queries please contact Lindsay Bell - Lindsay.Bell@csiro.au