The Ultimate School Camp

Cycle Queensland is a nine-day cycling adventure and is perfect for school groups. The ride will teach them to focus, set goals and develop a sense of responsibility. There's plenty of time to have fun along the way and the ride is a great chance to meet people from all walks of life.

Queensland's largest recreational bike ride provides schools with a fun extra curricular activity that encourages student development and inspires students to take on regular exercise. Travelling by bike will open their eyes to Queensland's diversity and beauty. Riders are encouraged to ride at their own pace and are given all the support they need to complete each day. It is NOT a race. Similar rides in southern states attract thousands of students.

BQ encourages teachers and parents to bring students for the ride of their life. You are welcome to join us for the nine days or just come along for a shorter trip. There are some outstanding price reductions for school groups.

For more information about organising a school group and to see the reduced prices, give BQ a call on 3844 1144 or refer to our Information for Schools info sheet. (358Kb PDF)

What Teachers, Parents and Students have said about Cycle Queensland

"My daughter has just returned from "the best ride ever";. The friendliness and professionalism of all involved has made this a very special time for all our children." Tracey, Hervey Bay QLD.

Ipswich State High School Health and Phys Ed Teacher Jeremy Hall

"Ipswich State High used Cycle Queensland to advocate cycling to students and provide them with the opportunity to meet new people. Cycle Queensland gets kids active and gives them a great sense of accomplishment after completing a long ride. Many students come back with a long lasting interest in cycling and six students have become serious cyclists after the ride."

Urangan State High School teacher Brian Harrington

"I've taken students on Cycle Queensland four years running. Each year I run a preparation program to help students develop physical fitness and independence. Many of my students have shown entrepreneurship raising money for their entry fee by organising school raffles and other fundraisers."

Former Urangan State High School captain and CQ03 participant Jess Hammond

"On the first day I thought I wasn't going to make it. I kept thinking this is only 44kms, how am I going to make the 100km day? But my friends and I kept pushing each other along and over the week we made the distance every day including a 66km day with a strong headwind and a 62km day with three very challenging hills! It was a great feeling to go from not riding at all to riding 540km. It made me realise I could do anything if I put my mind to it."