This event uses public roads that are open to general traffic throughout the ride and therefore all entrants must abide by the road rules and obey police directions.
RIDERS MUST OBEY ROAD RULES
All normal Queensland Road Rules apply, unless otherwise directed by a Queensland Police Officer. Please familiarise yourself with the Queensland Road Rules.
Police will be on the road and will fine those who:
- Disobey traffic lights at intersections and do not stop at pedestrian crossings;
- Fail to keep to the left of the carriageway;
- Ride more than two abreast;
- Ride dangerously;
- Ride negligently;
- Do not wear a helmet;
- Use mobile phones while riding.
Riding Insurance
MS Brissie to the Bay takes rider safety very seriously and want you have the best ride you can. Your registration fee does not include cycling insurance.
Prior to the event day, we recommend you find suitable insurance to keep you safe both during the event and every day riding. Below is a list of some potential options for your cover.
Note: MS Queensland is not affiliated with any of these organisations and we do not endorse or guarantee the quality of the products or services. It is up to the individual to make their own informed decision when selecting insurance coverage.
TIPS FOR A SAFE, ENJOYABLE RIDE
The MS Brissie to the Bay bike ride course is held on public roads that may have high traffic demands or present difficult conditions such as steep descents. It is therefore important that participants exercise caution at all times and ride in a protective manner, constantly scanning the environment to be aware of what is happening around them.
For your safety, as well as the safety of other cyclists, volunteers, local residents and the general community, please follow the safety advice below:
- Listening to music via the use of earphones or headphones is strictly prohibited.
- Abide by the road rules. This includes, but is not limited to, adhering to speed limits, obeying traffic signals and remaining on the left-hand side of the road at all times.
- Listen and obey directions from Police, traffic controllers and course marshals.
- Always ride in the same direction as traffic on the left-hand side of the road.
- Do not ride in the gutter.
- Use hand signals if turning left or right or stopping.
- Riders must only pass to the right of another rider and call out ‘passing’ when doing so.
- Riders should always look behind before pulling out to pass another rider.
- It is the rider’s responsibility to familiarise themselves with the course map and to follow the signs posted on course.
- Some marshals will have bells to assist with alerting hazard areas ahead.
- Your bike must be mechanically sound with both front & rear brakes in working order.
- Always wear your helmet correctly (with straps tightened under chin) when cycling.
- Wear bright clothing that increases your visibility to other road users.
- Remember to drink plenty of water and to eat healthy food before, during, and after the event.
- Entrants should only ride side-by-side where there is enough room left for other cyclists to pass and no more than two abreast.
- The use of mobile phones while riding is illegal so if you need to use your mobile phone please call ‘stopping’ and move off the road.
ON COURSE SUPPORT
REPAIR SERVICE
We will provide mechanical support during the event, with a repair service set up at Musgrave Park and at the Wynnum Refreshment station. Further to this, bike mechanics will be roving each course, providing assistance as required throughout the day.
If you break down move off the road and set your bike upside down and wait for a repair van which will be doing laps of the course who will either repair your bike at the location you broke down, or transport you and your bike back to Musgrave Park if it is unrepairable.
If you are close to a volunteer course marshal please walk over to them and ask for help, they can call mechanical assistance to get them to you faster.
Please note: there will be more than 5,000 riders on the course at any one time, this can cause delays in our bike mechanics getting to you, if you have the ability to do minor repairs on your bike please bring your own repair kit to do so.
If you are a bike mechanic, please contact the MS Queensland office about how you can get involved with the ride, either as a rider on course or as a bike mechanic. Please call Katrize on 07 3840 0807 or email katrize.roberto@msqld.org.au.
IF YOU ARE INJURED
A medical team will be on site to assist you if anything should happen throughout the event. This service will be available at Musgrave Park and also roving around the course. The medical team will dispatch staff to your location on course if you are injured. Course marshals, volunteers, traffic controllers and police will all be able to contact the medical team to get them to your location. If you see another rider needing medical attention please notify the closest event official of the incident.
In the case of an emergency, please call 000.
HYDRATION
We highly recommend you start the event with at least one full reusable drink bottle or a hydration style backpack of water.
There are refreshment stations available on the following courses:
- 25km – one refreshment station
- 50km – two refreshment stations
- 100km – three refreshment stations
- 130km – four refreshment stations
COVID 19
MS Queensland is working in line with Government guidelines to ensure we are able to deliver the safest event possible for everyone involved.
We will continue to stay updated with the state government's traffic light system to ensure any COVID-19 safety requirements are included in the event. You can do your part to stay COVD safe by:
- Stay home if you feel unwell or are displaying COVID-19 symptoms
- Stay 1.5m from fellow partipants and use a mask if you are unable to do so
- Use hand sanitiser and hand washing stations provided at the event
Event changes due to COVID-19
Our promise to you.
While some COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted across Queensland, there is potential for restrictions to be re-introduced. Should the event be altered or cancelled due to these changes, you can rest assured that the following options are available to you:
- Transfer your registration fee to a tax-deductable donation to support Queenslanders living with MS or;
- Transfer your registration to the 2024 MS Brissie to the Bay ride;
- Receive a full refund of your registration
MS Queensland will communicate with you via social media, email and SMS should any changes occur.
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