20/06/2026
๐๏ธ ๐ด ๐ช๐๐๐๐ฆ ๐ง๐ข ๐๐ข! ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ข๐จ๐ก๐ง๐๐ข๐ช๐ก ๐๐ฆ ๐ข๐ก! ๐ดโโ๏ธ๐จ
Grab your calendar and circle the 15-16 August weekend because we are officially 8 WEEKS AWAY from the 2026 BMA River 2 Reef Ride Festival!
On Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August, hundreds of pedals will be spinning across our region to support local causes, smash personal goals, and celebrate our incredible community. ๐
Whether you're gearing up for a family day out or pushing your limits on the road, 8 weeks is the absolute perfect amount of time to get out on the bike, build up your weekly kilometres, and get ride-day ready.
๐ช๐ต๐ถ๐ฐ๐ต ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ ๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ป๐ฎ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ป ๐ถ๐?
๐จ Saturday 15 August: The delightfully messy Golding Kids Colour Ride! ๐
๐ฃ๏ธ Sunday 16 August: The 25km Queensland Country Health Fund Dash, the 60km City Fitness Epic, or the ultimate 100km Corry Cycles Gran Fondo!
โ ๏ธ ๐จ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ง ๐ฆ๐จ๐ก ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ก: Don't forget that the extended cutoff for the official 2026 event jersey is MIDNIGHT tomorrow! โณ๐ This is your absolute last chance to order the stunning kit designed by local student Evie Flynn and secure an extra $5 donation for your chosen community group.
Stop hitting snooze on your goals. Rally your ride crew, lock in your entries today, and let's make these next 8 weeks count!
๐ Register and secure your jersey before midnight tomorrow: https://www.river2reefride.com.au
18/06/2026
๐จ ๐ฉ๐ข๐๐จ๐ก๐ง๐๐๐ฅ ๐ฆ๐๐ข๐จ๐ง-๐ข๐จ๐ง: ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ก๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐ ๐๐ก๐-๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ฆ ๐ฆ๐๐๐! ๐๐ฉ
The countdown is well and truly on for the Golding Kids Colour Ride on Saturday 15 August! As our young riders zoom and lap their way around our beautifully maintained path at the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens, their safety is our number one priority.
Helping us keep the chaos organised and ensuring all the kids stay safe on course are our wonderful volunteer marshals from:
๐โโ๏ธ Pioneer Swimming Club
๐พ Mackay Pet Rescue Incorporated
๐ Mackay Table Tennis Association
These fantastic groups will be there on Saturday 16 August at 2.45pm to cheer on the kids, and make sure everyone has a blast. Parents and mini-riders, make sure to give our high-vis heroes a massive wave or a high-five when you see them! ๐โจ
You can give back to the crew looking after your kids right now. When you register your child, simply select one of these awesome groups from the Community Partner dropdown menu, and we will send $5 from each registration straight to their bank account! ๐ซโค๏ธ
โ ๏ธ ๐จ ๐๐ง๐ง๐๐ก๐ง๐๐ข๐ก ๐ฃ๐๐ฅ๐๐ก๐ง๐ฆ โ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐!๐จ
To guarantee your child receives an official event T-Shirt (FREE with registration while stocks last) AND gets it in their preferred size, you must register them before midnight Friday 19 June! After this cutoff, remaining T-shirt stock and sizing will be strictly limited. Don't let your little rider miss out on their event kit! โณ๐
๐ Register the kids and secure their T-shirt size today: https://www.river2reefride.com.au
18/06/2026
๐ฉ ๐ฆ๐๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ง๐ข ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ช ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ก๐ ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ก ๐๐ข๐จ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐! ๐ดโโ๏ธ๐ก๏ธ
When hundreds of cyclists take to the Mackay roads on Sunday 16 August, safety is our absolute number one priority. Keeping our riders safe, on track, and moving in the right direction at all the major turns and corners are our wonderful volunteer course marshals from:
๐พ Mackay Pet Rescue Incorporated
๐ BMA CQ Rescue
โฟ Disabled Sport & Rec Mackay
๐ถ Lucys Lucky Tags & Dog Rescue Inc
๐โโ๏ธ Pioneer Swimming Club
This massive event quite simply would not be possible without the dedication of our vollies standing out on course to look after you. Riders, please remember to give them a massive wave, a shout-out, or a big thumbs-up as you pass them on race day! ๐โจ
This August, we are riding for the future of our local community groups. You can show your support right now when you sign up. Simply select one of these important community groups from the dropdown menu when you register, and we will deposit $5 from your entry straight into their bank account!
Show your support, challenge yourself, and join the ride that gives back to those making a real difference in Mackay. ๐คโค๏ธ
โ ๏ธ ๐จ๐๐๐ฆ๐ง ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐๐ฅ: Tomorrow is the day! Orders for the official 2026 event jersey close TOMORROW, FRIDAY 19 JUNE. Secure your size and entry before the cutoff! โณ
๐ Enter today and back our volunteers: https://www.river2reefride.com.au
16/06/2026
โฐ ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ฆ ๐ง๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ ๐ข๐ก ๐ง๐๐๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฉ๐๐ก๐๐ฆ! โฐ
Got a cycling crew, gym group or a big family? Do not miss out on the ultimate weekend of fitness and fun at the BMA River 2 Reef Ride Festival on 15 and 16 August 2026!
If you register a team of 4 or more people, you will pocket 15% OFF entries for the whole squad. ๐ฅณ๐ฅ
But you need to be quick - this special team discount is only valid until midnight on 31 July 2026.
Three easy steps to save:
1๏ธโฃ Register your team details online.
2๏ธโฃ Check your inbox for your exclusive 15% discount code.
3๏ธโฃ Have your Team Leader sign everyone up together in one transaction!
Best of all, riding as a team means giving back as a team. For every rider who signs up, $5 goes directly to a local cause chosen from our 13 Community Partners! ๐๐
Gather your crew and claim your discount before July 31st:
๐ https://www.river2reefride.com.au/teams-challenge
12/06/2026
๐ดโโ๏ธ ๐ฆ๐ค๐จ๐๐ ๐๐ข๐๐๐ฆ: ๐ฅ๐๐๐ ๐ง๐ข๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ฅ, ๐ฆ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ง๐ข๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ฅ! ๐โจ
Whether itโs your weekend riding group, your backyard training mates or your extended family, everything is better when you share the experience!
Rally 4 or more of your favourite people and take on the BMA River 2 Reef Team Challenge together on 15 and 16 August to score 15% OFF everyone's entry fee! ๐คฉ
The festival weekend has something for absolutely everyone. Let the kids loose at the colourful Golding Kids Colour Ride on Saturday, or round up the adults for a scenic cruise or epic endurance challenge on Sunday!
๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐ป๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ:
1๏ธโฃ Fill out the brief form on our website to nominate your Team Leader.
2๏ธโฃ Keep an eye on your email for your unique 15% discount code.
3๏ธโฃ Put your Team Leader in charge of registering the whole crew at the same time to apply the savings!
โ ๏ธ ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ข๐ฅ๐ง๐๐ก๐ง ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐: Make sure your squad is organised and registered before the code expires at midnight on 31 July 2026!
Make memories, smash some goals, and support our 13 incredible Community Partners as a collective crew.
Head to the link to get your code:
๐ https://www.river2reefride.com.au/teams-challenge
10/06/2026
๐จ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฆ๐๐ฌ ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฆ ๐๐๐ข๐ฆ๐ ๐ก๐๐ซ๐ง ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ฌ! โณ๐ดโโ๏ธ
Time is running out to secure your piece of the 2026 BMA River 2 Reef Ride Festival! Orders for this year's official event jersey close next Friday 19 June 2026.
This stunning kit was designed by incredibly talented Year 12 student Evie Flynn. By wearing it, you aren't just looking sharp on the road, you are showing your support for youth artists in our region, helping us elevate them to new heights and showcase their immense talent to the world! ๐จโจ
๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ด๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐:
๐ดโโ๏ธ Riding this year? Register for your event distance right now and add the official jersey to your cart for just $49.95! ๐ https://www.river2reefride.com.au
๐ Not riding? You donโt have to miss out on the style! You can jump online and purchase the jersey for $59.95 directly from our merchandise store. ๐https://www.river2reefride.com.au/event-jersey-2026
Donโt miss the June 19 deadline - once orders close, they are gone! ๐
๐ Order your 2026 jersey or register today. https://www.river2reefride.com.au
10/06/2026
๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ก๐๐ง๐ฌ ๐ฃ๐๐ฅ๐ง๐ก๐๐ฅ ๐ช๐๐๐ก๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ฌ: ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐น๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐ ๐ผ๐ป BMA CQ Rescue ๐
Welcome back to Community Partner Wednesday! This week, we are shining a light on the lifesaving work of BMA CQ Rescue and sharing how your ride at the festival can help keep them in the air.
๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ค ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ฐ๐๐ฒ
BMA CQ Rescue is a community-funded rescue helicopter service providing world-class emergency aeromedical support across Central and North Queensland. Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, this essential service connects people in remote and regional areas to critical medical care when time and distance matter most.
๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ณ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ?
Every dollar raised through their involvement in this year's festival will go directly toward their aeromedical service. Your support provides crucial funding to keep their helicopter flying and helps save lives across Central and North Queensland.
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ๐ถ๐ฟ ๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐น ๐ฅ๐ผ๐น๐ฒ
Our rescue heroes will have their boots on the ground to support our cycling community! On Sunday, 16 August, you will find the amazing BMA CQ Rescue volunteers out on the BMA River 2 Reef Ride course, keeping our riders safe, on track, and motivated as they pedal toward the finish line.
๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ฝ
Are you a supporter of BMA CQ Rescue or grateful for the vital emergency care they provide to our region? Get out there, share this post with your network, and register for your ride today!
Remember, it takes a village! When you register for any event distance, simply select BMA CQ Rescue (or any of our 13 amazing community partners) from the dropdown menu, and we will donate $5 from your entry fee directly to their lifesaving service.
๐ Register now and support our rescue heroes: https://www.river2reefride.com.au