River 2 Reef Ride

🗓️ 𝟴 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗢! 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗜𝗦 𝗢𝗡! 🚴‍♂️💨

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. 🌟

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.

𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘁?
🎨 Saturday 15 August: The delightfully messy Golding Kids Colour Ride! 🌈
🛣️ Sunday 16 August: The 25km Queensland Country Health Fund Dash, the 60km City Fitness Epic, or the ultimate 100km Corry Cycles Gran Fondo!

⚠️ 🚨 𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗠𝗜𝗗𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗦𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟭 𝗝𝗨𝗡: Don't forget that the extended cutoff for the official 2026 event jersey is MIDNIGHT tomorrow! ⏳👕 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!

👉 Register and secure your jersey before midnight tomorrow: https://www.river2reefride.com.au

🎨 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗧-𝗢𝗨𝗧: 𝗞𝗘𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗜-𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘! 🌈🚩

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:

🏊‍♂️ Pioneer Swimming Club
🐾 Mackay Pet Rescue Incorporated
🏓 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! 👋✨

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! 🏫❤️

⚠️ 🚨 𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 – 𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘!🚨
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! ⏳👕

👉 Register the kids and secure their T-shirt size today: https://www.river2reefride.com.au

🚩 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗪 𝗞𝗘𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗘! 🚴‍♂️🛡️

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:

🐾 Mackay Pet Rescue Incorporated
🚁 BMA CQ Rescue
♿ Disabled Sport & Rec Mackay
🐶 Lucys Lucky Tags & Dog Rescue Inc
🏊‍♂️ 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! 👋✨

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. 🤝❤️

⚠️ 🚨𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥: Tomorrow is the day! Orders for the official 2026 event jersey close TOMORROW, FRIDAY 19 JUNE. Secure your size and entry before the cutoff! ⏳

👉 Enter today and back our volunteers: https://www.river2reefride.com.au

⏰ 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗜𝗦 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦! ⏰

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. 🥳🔥

But you need to be quick - this special team discount is only valid until midnight on 31 July 2026.

Three easy steps to save:
1️⃣ Register your team details online.
2️⃣ Check your inbox for your exclusive 15% discount code.
3️⃣ 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! 🙌💙

Gather your crew and claim your discount before July 31st:
👉 https://www.river2reefride.com.au/teams-challenge

🚴‍♂️ 𝗦𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗗 𝗚𝗢𝗔𝗟𝗦: 𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥, 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥! 🍕✨

Whether it’s 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! 🤩

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!

𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲:
1️⃣ Fill out the brief form on our website to nominate your Team Leader.
2️⃣ Keep an eye on your email for your unique 15% discount code.
3️⃣ Put your Team Leader in charge of registering the whole crew at the same time to apply the savings!

⚠️ 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘: 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:
👉 https://www.river2reefride.com.au/teams-challenge

🚨 𝗝𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗘𝗬 𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬! ⏳🚴‍♂️

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! 🎨✨

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀:
🚴‍♂️ Riding this year? Register for your event distance right now and add the official jersey to your cart for just $49.95! 👉 https://www.river2reefride.com.au

🏠 Not riding? You don’t have to miss out on the style! You can jump online and purchase the jersey for $59.95 directly from our merchandise store. 👉https://www.river2reefride.com.au/event-jersey-2026

Don’t miss the June 19 deadline - once orders close, they are gone! 🛑

👉 Order your 2026 jersey or register today. https://www.river2reefride.com.au

🌟 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬: 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗻 BMA CQ Rescue 🌟

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.

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝗠𝗔 𝗖𝗤 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲
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.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲?
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.

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲
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.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽
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.

👉 Register now and support our rescue heroes: https://www.river2reefride.com.au