The Ride
Come and join this fun ride through spectacular bayside and rural scenery. The Redlands Classic Ride offers riders the opportunity to join this fun event over a 90km, 55km or 15km course.
Registrants will also go into the draw for a multitude of prizes donated by our sponsors. Costs $15 (15Km), $55 (55Km), $65 (90Km).
In 2008, the Rotary Club of Redlands Bayside located at Victoria Point, held the inaugural Redlands Classic Ride to raise money and awareness for the Rotary Foundation and other local beneficiaries. The event raised over $6,000 through 250 participants and supporters.
The following year the event raised over $20,000 with 400 participants and supporters. Then in 2010, it drew a record crowd of 600 participants and supporters, and raised over $32,000.
Over the years these funds have been donated to the Rotary Foundation, the Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland, Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children, Australian Rotary Health, The Heart Foundation, The Matthew Stanley Foundation, Redland State Emergency Services, Project: Love and Care, Wellington Point Chaplaincy, Sharks Triathlon and Cycling Club and the Wynnum Redlands Cycling Club junior development program.
The ride generates vital support to many local beneficiaries in the Redlands community.
The Redlands Classic Ride has now become the much awaited event in the calendar of cycling enthusiasts, drawing participants from both within and outside the Redland City area.
The event is held with the support of the Redland City Council and the Queensland Police.
Safety
Remember, that this is not a race and riders must abide by the rules governing the use of roads, including obeying traffic signals at intersections. This and other information about road safety are on our website, please take time to read them. These are part of the conditions set out by the Police and the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
Rider Pack
There is no rider pack as such. At no time are riders to be more than two abreast and there are certain points on the 90Km ride where cyclists will be required to travel in single file. This is for the safety of all road users. (Not just cyclists.) On Sunday just before your ride, you will be issued a wrist band to be worn during the ride. On it, is a contact number in case you need help. Colour of labels differ for each ride to assist our marshals point you in the right direction. Give yourself enough time before the start of your ride to collect this wrist band and confirm your attendance. Rides starts are: 7:00am for the 90Km ride; 7:30am for 55Km; and 8:00am for the 15Km. The ride starts and ends at Raby Bay Harbour on Shore Street West, Cleveland QLD. Review course description and route maps
What to Bring
Ticket.
Drink Bottle.
Sunscreen.
Anything you can think of for a pleasant and enjoyable ride (e.g. towel, quick fix tools, ID cards, phones, emergency contact details, etc.).
Baggage
Excess baggage can be left at the baggage tent. Make sure your baggage is labelled. Tags will be provided on the day. All stored bags will be supervised, but no responsibility will be taken by event organizers for lost or stolen items. We advise riders not to leave valuables in their bags. All bags must be collected by close of ride at approximately 1.00pm.
Getting There
Raby Bay Harbour is located next to the Cleveland Train Station. However, note that the first train does not arrive until 6:50am on a Sunday, which is too late for the 90Km ride. Buses are also short on Sunday with the first ones arriving from Toondah Harbour and and Redland Bay Ferry at 7:04am and 7:06am, respectively. There are ample parking around the start area, particularly, on Wynyard St between the two roundabouts and Stocklands Cleveland.
Refreshment Stations
There will be a drink station at the Start/Finish area. This will be the only drink station for those on the 15Km Ride. There will be refreshment stations at Victoria Point and Wellington Point for the longer rides. An extra refreshment station at Lyndon Road in Capalaba will also be there for the 90Km riders.
Toilet Facilities
There will be ample toilet facilities at the start/finish area. Public toilets are also available at Victoria Point and Wellington Point refreshment stations.
Maintenance Vehicle
A maintenance vehicle will follow the ride to offer assistance to riders with minor mechanical problems.