Cycle Queensland 2009

Saturday 5 to Sunday 13 September 2009
Darling Downs Loop, starting and finishing in Toowoomba

9 days, 560kms, 1000 friends

Pedal away from the everyday

Come on a cycling adventure. Explore the Darling Downs with its rolling plains and rural townships full of character and charm. And we've added all the ingredients for a perfect cycling holiday … quiet country roads, blue skies and warm sunny days.

Cycle Queensland is all about having fun - both on and off your bike. You don't need to worry about cooking meals, transporting luggage or navigating your way around a map. All your needs are taken care off.

Our tent city has hot showers, masseurs, licensed café, bike mechanics and much more. Three cyclist-sized meals are served up each day and there's always a smiling face around to lend a hand.

Why do people come on Cycle Queensland? For some it's a challenge, for others it's an adventure but for many it's simple - 9 days, 560kms, 1000 friends.

A message from our Principal Sponsor

Cycling is Smart Travel

Main Roads are again proud to be the principal sponsors of the 2009 Cycle Queensland event. The Queensland Government values cycling for the important contributions it makes towards addressing challenges of congestion, obesity and greenhouse emissions.

Participating in the Cycle Queensland event is a great way to show your support for cycling as a smart and sustainable travel option. Cycle Queensland encourages people to increase their cycling by riding to work, school and the shops.

The Cycle Queensland event also offers a wonderful opportunity for individuals and communities to enjoy the many benefits that cycling has to offer. Bicycle touring is a fun and healthy way to experience some of Queensland's amazing locations. Cycle tourism also improves local economies as goods and services are purchased locally.

Supporting Cycle Queensland is just one of the ways that the Queensland Government is progressing the Queensland Cycle Strategy vision of more cycling throughout the state. Main Roads also strongly supports the Queensland Government strategy - Toward Q2 Tomorrow's Queensland - a 2020 vision for the state. This strategy is available for viewing on the Main Roads website, www.mainroads.qld.gov.au.

Enjoy the event and remember whether you are cycling or driving, let's share the road for a safer Queensland.

Organised by Bicycle Queensland Inc
www.bq.org.au or ph 07 3844 1144
EVERYDAY CYCLING EVERY DAY