What we’re about
This group is for serious regular experienced motorbike riders (on bikes of 500cc & over) who enjoy getting out and about in SE Qld to explore the wonderful riding roads the area has to offer. We welcome Ladies & Gentlemen, young, old and in-between to come ride.
Rides are posted for each Sunday and midweek , and our aim is to have a small, close-knit group of riders that regularly participate.
We ride bitumen roads from the morning to early afternoon with a breakfast stop, plus shorter breaks as required. The more twisty roads we travel, the better. We don't ride off road. If this is of interest to you, please complete the simple application.
Please read the following info before applying.
There are currently four official ‘event organisers’, but any member has the opportunity to host rides to share with the group. Occasionally, we also organise multi-day rides and social dinners. A typical day’s ride would be around 6-12 riders.
Due to the group being smaller, we generally have a 'fluid' corner marking system, where each rider ensures that the rider following is aware of the next turn. If so, they continue; if not, they will stop and wait. Should the rider number be larger, the event organiser will advise at the start if a traditional corner marking system is preferred and a Tail End Charlie (TEC) is required.
*What does experienced level mean?
For the overall safety of the group and to keep the group reasonably coherent, all members and guests should ride a minimum of a 500cc motorbike and be able to
confidently ride and corner at or near the speed limit under normal riding conditions and after slowing down or stopping, accelerate to riding/legal speed quickly.
Membership & Fee
Membership to the group is currently only $20 each year which you can pay in cash on your first ride or message Steve for account details.
Your first ride with the group must be taken within 2 months of joining or you may be removed from the group to allow others to join who can ride more regularly.
In the first year of joining, the membership fee will cover a new member for the remaining part of the current year (i.e., from date of joining to the following end of February when fees are due again for continued membership)
The fees can be paid to Steve on an event day or via electronic funds transfer. Please contact Steve (the group organiser) for details.
Membership Guidelines
1. Membership is accepted tentatively for the first ride, so the new member and the group can assess suitability. After review, a final decision on ongoing membership is made.
2. Membership is open to those who have their own motorcycle. Membership will not be approved for riders or guests on scooters.
3. Members will need a suitably registered two-wheeled motorcycle of 500cc or larger.
4. Members must be suitably licensed to the class of motorcycle they ride. It is their own responsibility.
5. The minimum size motorcycle a member may ride on group rides is 500cc. This also applies to guests riding their own motorcycle.
6. Guest Riders
(a). Members may bring one guest per ride as a pillion passenger or rider. However, this may not apply for all rides. Please check individual rides for guest numbers allowed and pillion restrictions.
(b). The maximum number of times a member may bring the same guest riding their own motorcycle is 2 times. There is no restriction on the number of times a member may bring a guest as a pillion rider.
7. Helmet, Gloves, Boots, Protective Jackets and Long Pants are minimum recommended requirements during group rides.
8. Continued membership is dependent upon respect for all members, their privacy and respectful interaction with each other.
9. If a member has RSVP'ed for a ride and can no longer attend, it is both courteous and required that they change the RSVP status to “Not going".
10. If a rider decides to leave the ride at any stage, they will notify the ride leader before their departure.
11. If special circumstances prevent a member from attending rides for more than 3 months, they need to inform the group organiser to avoid cancellation of their membership.
Notwithstanding the above conditions, the organisers reserve the right (at their absolute discretion) to ask any person to leave any ride for acting in an inappropriate, and/or dangerous manner and not following directions to cease this behaviour.
Please also note inactive members (those not going on a ride reasonably regularly) will have their membership cancelled to allow:
1. new members to join in what is a limited number group and
2. reduce any ongoing administrative overhead incurred for managing this group.
Please contact a leadership team member for any questions or clarification on these terms and conditions for membership and group rides.
Disclaimer Page
By applying to the Sunshine Coast Weekend Riders group, you acknowledge that you have carefully read, understood, and accept the Membership Guidelines and contents of the disclaimer below.
Disclaimer and Release of Liability
Sunshine Coast Weekend Riders Group assumes ABSOLUTELY NO responsibility, including but not limited to injury or loss of any kind/form due to the use of information, or participating in activities found on this group/site. By becoming a member/participant of the Sunshine Coast Weekend Riders Group, you agree to the terms and conditions of the group.
Acknowledgment of Member Responsibility, Express Assumption of Risk, and Release of Liability.
By joining the Sunshine Coast Weekend Riders Group:
I understand that during my participation in any Event or Activity organized by the Sunshine Coast Weekend Riders Group, I may be exposed to risks that include, but are not limited to, the dangers of serious personal injury, property damage, and death (“Injuries and Damages”). I agree to WAIVE, DISCHARGE CLAIMS, AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY the Sunshine Coast Weekend Riders Group, its Organizers, event hosts and leaders from any and all liability on account of, or in any way resulting from Injuries and Damages, in any way connected with the Activity. I further agree to HOLD HARMLESS the Sunshine Coast Weekend Riders Group and leaders from any claims, damages, injuries or losses caused by my own negligence while a participant on the Activity. I understand and intend that this assumption of risk and release is binding upon my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, and includes any minors accompanying me on the Activity.
If I bring a guest to participate in the event, I take full responsibility for the guest and agree to all above terms and conditions.
I agree that in the event that a Sunshine Coast Weekend Riders Group organiser, event host or leader must bring legal action to enforce this agreement, or I bring legal action against them and they prevail, I shall pay all costs of litigation, including reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs.
I have read this document in its entirety, and I freely and voluntarily assume all risks of such Injuries and Damages and notwithstanding such risks, I agree to participate in the Activity.
Photos of the Activities
While participating in the group activities, your photo may be taken and be posted on the group website by the event organizer or other participant. We cannot control other people taking photos and uploading them on to the website, but we can remove photos. It is your responsibility to inform others if you do not wish to be photographed and inform us if you wish to have any of your photos removed from the website