KEEPING SAFE
Safety and training
As you gear up for the event here are some safety reminders
Training Tips
Preparing for the Brisbane to Gold Coast ride starts long before you reach the start line. Our expert training tips will help you build strength, prevent injuries, and stay motivated every step of the way. Explore these guides to make sure you arrive feeling confident, prepared, and ready to enjoy the ride.
#1 Preparing
At Allsports Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine clinics, our physiotherapists recommend a holistic approach: structured training, smart strength work, recovery planning, and fueling your body well.
#2 Injury Prevention and Recovery Tips
These updated injury prevention tips will help you arrive at the start line strong, healthy, and confident.
#3 Physio Tips
Whether you're a weekend rider or a seasoned cyclist, this checklist will help you perform at your best. Let’s make sure your body is as ready as your gear.
On-course safety
Mater’s Brisbane to Gold Coast Cycle for Cancer uses public roads that, at some points, are open to the general public. Therefore, all riders must abide by the road rules, and obey directions from Queensland Police, traffic marshals and volunteers.
You can read the full Queensland Road Rules here.
- Ensure your bike is serviced and in good working order prior to the start
- Seed yourself in the correct starting wave and ride to your own ability
- Listen for announcements and follow directions from event officials
- Only go to the start line when directed by officials
- Keep LEFT at all times unless passing to allow faster riders to pass safely. Road rules still apply at all times
- Marshals will also be around on the day to direct you to the correct assembly zone
- Use hand signals if turning left, right or stopping.
- If you need to stop, please move to the left and be mindful of other participants riding behind you
- The use of headphones or other listening devices is strictly forbidden
- First aid will be located on course and at the Start Line and Finishers' Village
- The use of mobile phones while cycling is strictly forbidden, any riders caught using their mobile phone while cycling can expect a hefty fine from police
- Mobile bike mechanics will be roaming along the course and assist where available, but all riders should be prepared to be self sufficient throughout the ride
- On course sweeper vehicle/s will patrol the course, any riders collected will be ferried to the next rest stop when able to do so
Rider insurance
It is a requirement of all registered riders to have personal accident insurance to participate in B2GC.
If you haven’t already purchased the Bicycle Queensland one-day rate insurance during your registration, click below to learn more about how you can purchase prior to the event.
