Joining a club is one of the best ways to meet other cyclists and improve your riding ability.
When looking at clubs you need to consider your goals and riding preferences. There are clubs which specialise in road cycling, while others might be aimed at triathlon, BMX or mountain biking. Some will focus more on racing while others will organise regular social rides and events.
By joining a club you will also have the opportunity to get personal accident insurance through the sport's governing body. This is important if you wish to compete at local events and races.
For road and track cycling, see the clubs page at www.qld.cycling.org.au
For triathlon, see the 'Clubs and Coaches' tab at www.triathlonqld.com.au
For mountain bike clubs, see the latest information at www.mtba.asn.au
For BMX clubs, see more at www.bmxq.org.au
99 Bikes is affiliated with several Brisbane clubs who are always happy to welcome new members:
ROAD & MOUNTAIN
Gap Cycling Club - www.gapcycling.org.au
The Gap Cycling Club Inc is a bike club based in the Brisbane suburb of The Gap. Social rides usually commence at The Gap shopping centre in Waterworks Road (next to 99 Bikes). They cover a wide range of skill levels to suit any rider and anyone is welcome.
TRIATHLON
Vision Triathlon Club - www.visiontriclub.org.au
Vision Tri Club is an exciting inner city Brisbane based triathlon/fitness club where anyone is welcome. Vision Tri Club allows those in either the busy business corporate world, university & study mode or even the high school student to become fit and energised.
Coaching is based around South bank. Swimming training, stroke correction, bring the bubba swims, transitions, cycle, wind trainer sessions, running and technical advice has never been more convenient. With hour of power sessions available before the peak hour traffic, training has never been easier. Vision Tri Club will definitely cater for your goals.
MOUNTAIN SPECIFIC
Brisbane South Mountain Bike Club - "The Rats" - www.bsmc.asn.au
The Brisbane South mountain Bike Club is based in the southern suburbs of Brisbane. The membership area also includes Logan City to the south and Redlands Shire to the east.
Members engage in a range of activities including downhill and cross-country races and events, trail care programs and regular social and training rides.
