Toowoomba Gravel Muster 2.0
Toowoomba Gravel Muster 2.0
Sunday 18 May, 2025
A social gravel ride taking in some premium gravel riding throughout the farmland west of Toowoomba. Three marked courses to suit all:
•Eager Weaner - 38 km ( 520 m elevation, 75% gravel)
•Store Bullock - 65 km (690 m elevation, 80% gravel)
•Bareback Bronc – 105 km (910 m elevation, 90% gravel)
Event details
Location – the ride will leave from Tom Volp Park, Main St, Meringandan. Car parking is available on both sides of the road. Registration point will be under the pergola in front of tennis courts.
Registration & timing: Registration opens at 6.30 am. All riders are expected to attend a briefing at 7.30 am with departure shortly afterwards.
Costs: All proceeds go to the Toowoomba Mountain Biking Club for hosting the event.
$10 - those with AusCycling membership - we will require your membership number at registration.
$20 - For those without AusCycling membership - to cover insurance for the day.
Arrangements
All riders are expected to be self-sufficient on the ride. Please bring your mobile phone in case of emergency. Also carry appropriate repair kit, tools, spare tube/s, etc.
Water & Food: Plan to carry at least 1 L of water and sufficient nutrition for your anticipated ride. Water will be available for replenishment at 3 locations on the course – junction of Nara Bore Water Hole Rd – Lucks Rd (all courses- 20/38 k, 20/65 k, 47/100 k courses), junction of Oakey-Cutella Rd and Kingsthope-Silverleigh Rd (68 & 85/100 k course and 40/65 k courses), and at Pioneer Park Goombungee (37/100 k course).
Please note – there are limited opportunities to source food along the way. Apart from the town of Goombungee (on the 100 km course only), you won’t travel through any other towns along the way.
Directions: All major junctions or turning points on the course will be marked with directional arrows. All riders will also receive a pamphlet at registration which includes directions, a map of their intended course and an emergency contact number.
We will be monitoring weather conditions and checking the course the day before. Currently the forecast looks fantastic (if you trust it) – Forecast max of 25 and min of 14.
Post ride: The Mergingandan Hotel is located 200 m up the road from the start/finish point for the ride for a substantial meal and cool beverage.