RATS Cycling Club

Hi Trail Lovers!

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Our latest session of TrailCare for Redland City Council took place early on Sunday morning.

After receiving a status update from a group of RATS women last week, we did some work on 'Firing Line' in Redlands Track Park (Scribbly).

Most of the trail has held up remarkably well since we were out there last (the year before last I think?). But a couple of sections had some rather large rooty drops that took the trail beyond its Green rating, particularly when climbing.

Accompanied by club President, Aaron; my beloved Claire; and our little champion, Tallis (who did some great work clearing out a drain and sweeping the trail of debris and loose roots); we made the trail easily rideable again by riders of (almost) any level.

Thanks to our modest little team, and thanks to our informants for the trail condition tips!

If anyone comes across anything that you think needs work in Scribbly, Bayview, or D&C Burnett, contact Pat via [email protected].

Hey everyone,

This one coming up real fast. Trailcare today at Cornubia. Come and put the finishing touches on the Ginger gully extension before it's officially open for all to enjoy.
See you there

Aaron Mckinlay
President RATS CYCLING CLUB

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🚨🚨LCTA-Cornubia TrailCare Working Bee Alert!🚨🚨


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The next LCTA-Cornubia TrailCare working bee is on TOMORROW Saturday, 22nd August at 2:00PM to 4:30PM.


Come along and let's get the new Ginger Gully trail finished!!!!!!

This weekend's Working Bee will focus on completing two small areas of the new trail to improve user experiences, then we can put up the new trail signs!!

Want to lend a helping hand? Then come along this Saturday and get stuck in...


Let's get the Ginger Gull trail completed - so we can move onto the exciting prospect of extending the Resurrection trail!

Us usual - check below image for meeting point and work location.

Come along, a few drinks and snacks will be supplied as well. All tools will be provided. Please ensure you are wearing appropriate covered footwear.

Hope to see you there!

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Saturday - Social Ride 22 Aug (Gap Creek)

We are heading northside to Gap Creek this weekend.

Ride location - Gap Creek.
Meet point - On the oval near the toilets
Roll out - 7:00am – please arrive in time to login for the ride and head off on time.

Intermediate to advanced level ride.

Further information on our club rides and requirements can be found here - http://www.ratscc.com.au/club-rides/

Meet location here - https://maps.app.goo.gl/PgR6GSXyf4hCAEow8

Mount Coot-tha Mountain Bike Trails · Gap Creek Reserve, Gap Creek Rd, Mount Coot-tha QLD 4066, Australia ★★★★☆ · Park

RATS Chicks have been too busy riding the trails to be posting on Facebook 🚵‍♀️🚵‍♀️ but let’s get everyone caught up on recent adventures …

The last month has seen us hit Bayview, Daisy Hill from the Temple, Daisy Hill from Ford Rd and Scribbly Gums for p-plate. We’ve had a great mix of the usual faces, some new chicks and some old friends who we haven’t seen in a while. Big shout out to Shaine who’s back from injury and already leading rides again, it’s wonderful to have her back.

Coming up we’re planning to reinvigorate our riding locations with away rides on the third Sat of each month, linking in with our friends the Dirt Girls where we can. And as always our Sunday afternoon local rides continue. But with the days getting longer and warmer we’ll be looking to push back our start times in the coming months. So keep an eye on the RATS event page and we’ll see you on the trails 💖👊

Hi all,
Setup for today at Castle Hill for Rocky Trail Entertainment. Already have had Billy come over in his RATS jersey awesome to see. If your are here come enjoy the shade have a rest, have a seat I also have a few tools if we need them.
The club will be out here tomorrow as well.

Time to hit the trails.

Aaron Mckinlay

President RATS CYCLING CLUB

Saturday - Social Ride 15 August - (Bayview)

Ride location - Bayview
Meet point - Days Road entrance (near the chicken farm)
Roll out - 7:00am – please arrive in time to login for the ride and head off on time.

Intermediate level ride.
(entry level 10km pre-loop included)

After ride breakfast location in the comments.

Further information on our club rides and requirements can be found here -
http://www.ratscc.com.au/club-rides/

Meet location here -
https://maps.app.goo.gl/QuvZkPZYWSPsAok98

Days Road Conservation Area Car Park · Days Rd, Redland Bay QLD 4165, Australia ★★★★★ · Parking lot

🚵‍♀️🌟 𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗦 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 – 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀! 🌟🚵‍♀️

On Sunday afternoon, a wonderful group of women completed the second session of our Introductory MTB Course.

It was fantastic to see everyone rise to the challenge and put into practice the skills they learned during the first session. The confidence and progress shown throughout the afternoon were fantastic.

A big thank you to Mark from Flow MTB Coaching for sharing his knowledge, guidance and encouragement throughout the course.

Well done, ladies! We hope to see you out on the trails or joining us at one of our RATS Chicks Ride social rides. 😊

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Hi all.

Unfortunately Chicks in the Stick will not be run this year. It is a hard decision but things weren't lining up to hold it this year.
It will be back in full force next year and we look for it to be better than ever.

Aaron Mckinlay

President RATS CYCLING CLUB

Saturday - Social Ride 08 Aug (Scribbly)

Back down at the bay for the second week of the month.

Ride location - Scribbly Gums, Cleveland.
Meet point - Clark Street (across the road from the cemetery)
Roll out - 7:00am – please arrive in time to login for the ride and head off on time.

Entry level rider accessible ride.

Further information on our club rides and requirements can be found here - http://www.ratscc.com.au/club-rides/

Meet location here - https://maps.app.goo.gl/n2NGUpseUwkTwj1s5

Redlands Track Park · Clarke St, Cleveland QLD 4163, Australia ★★★★★ · Cycling park