http://www.river2reefride.com.au/

River 2 Reef Ride, Amphitheatre, Mackay Botanic, Mackay (2026)

06/06/2026

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠, 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗚𝗢𝗔𝗟! 🏆

Are you rallying your work colleagues, cycling crew, or the entire family for the BMA River 2 Reef Team Challenge this year? Not only will you score a massive 15% OFF entries for squads of 4 or more, but you also get to team up for a fantastic cause! 🥳💰

Under our new format, teams and families choose one shared cause from our 13 Community Partners. The best part? For every single member of your crew, $5 goes directly to that cause!

The bigger your squad, the bigger the donation milestone you will smash together. Imagine the impact a team of 10 or 20 riders can make for a local group! 🚀💙

How to lock in your team savings and donation:
1️⃣ Gather your squad of 4 or more and fill out the Team Challenge form online to get your unique 15% discount code.
2️⃣ Have your Team Leader register the entire crew together in one single transaction before 31 July 2026.
3️⃣ During the registration process, select your team’s chosen cause from the Community Partner dropdown menu.
4️⃣ Complete the checkout before midnight on 31 July 2026 to secure your discount!

Ready to ride with purpose on 15 and 16 August? Bring your village to the start line and support a local cause together.

👉 Lock in your spot today: https://www.river2reefride.com.au/bio

05/06/2026

𝗠𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗔𝗬’𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗣𝗢𝗣𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗥 𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗜𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞! 🚴‍♂️✨

Whether you are a casual cruiser, a weekend warrior, or looking for a memorable active morning out, the 25km Queensland Country Health Fund Dash is a distance that brings the community together.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 🌳
Remember, this is not a race! It is a wonderful, inclusive, and predominantly flat course designed for everyone aged 12 years and over. It’s the perfect distance to shake off the winter dust, clear the mind, and enjoy a scenic cruise that takes you comfortably beyond Mackay's city limits.

𝗨𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 $𝟱𝟬! 💰
For only fifty bucks, your entry is fully packed with festival perks:
📸 FREE Event Photos: Professional shots of you action-rolling through the course to share with family and friends!
🍉 Mackay and District BMX Club Inc Pit Stop: Fully stocked refreshments and snacks hosted by the absolute legends halfway through your journey.
🥓 Thiess Recovery Brekky: Roll over the finish line at HQ and claim your hot, delicious, FREE bacon and egg roll!

𝗥𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝘄 & 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝟭𝟱% 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Want to make it even cheaper? Don’t ride solo! Gather your family, friends, or work colleagues into a squad of 4 or more and take on the Team Challenge. We will reward your community spirit with 15% OFF the entry fees for your entire team! Plus, teams unite behind one shared cause from our 13 Community Partners, meaning the bigger your squad, the bigger the donation milestone you smash together! (Note: Team discount codes expire midnight 31 July 2026).

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁:
1️⃣ Head to the link below to check out the details or apply for your team discount code.
2️⃣ Fill out your registration details and choose the 25km Dash.
3️⃣ Drop down the Community Partner menu and select the local cause you want to support to instantly trigger a $5 donation from your entry fee!

Lock in your spot for Mackay's ultimate social ride today! 👇
👉 Register here: https://www.river2reefride.com.au/

Be sure to enter before the price rise on 11 August 2026!

04/06/2026

🎯 𝗚𝗢𝗧 𝗔 𝗖𝗬𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗪, 𝗚𝗬𝗠 𝗦𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗗, 𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦?🚴‍♂️✨

Everything is better with friends - especially crossing the finish line together! It is time to round up your squad for Mackay's biggest cycling weekend and take on the BMA River 2 Reef Ride Team Challenge.

Gather a crew of 4 or more riders and we will reward your massive community spirit with 𝟭𝟱% 𝗢𝗙𝗙 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲'𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝘀! 🥳💰

Whether the kids are taking on the colourful chaos of Saturday's Golding Kids Colour Ride, or the adults are stepping up to Sunday's open roads, riding as a team is the ultimate way to experience the festival vibes.

How it works:
1️⃣ Head to the link below and fill out the quick form.
2️⃣ We will email a unique 15% discount code straight to your nominated Team Leader.
3️⃣ Your Team Leader registers the whole crew in one single transaction to unlock the savings!

⏰ 𝗗𝗢𝗡'𝗧 𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗬: Your 15% team discount code is strictly valid until midnight on 31 July 2026, so make sure your crew is locked in before the deadline!

🙌 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁!
Riding as a team means driving big change for our region. When registering, your team will choose one shared cause from our 13 Community Partners. For every member on your team, $5 goes straight to that single cause! The more members you rally into your crew, the bigger the donation milestone you will smash together. 🚀💙

Rally your team, lock in your savings, and get ready to ride for a cause! 👇
👉 https://www.river2reefride.com.au/teams-challenge

03/06/2026

🌟 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬: 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 🌟

Welcome back to Community Partner Wednesday! This week, we are thrilled to feature the incredible Mackay City Central Scout Group and share how your ride can directly support their mission.

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽
Scouting provides a diverse array of activities carefully designed to ignite curiosity and foster positive personal growth. Through their inclusive and flexible programs, youth members develop self-confidence, valuable leadership skills, and strong teamwork, all while being encouraged to celebrate their individuality. As Scouts progress, they are granted increasing opportunities for self-governance, ensuring that youth voices are always at the forefront of shaping their Scouting journey!

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲?
Every dollar raised through their involvement this year will be allocated to purchasing essential resources and equipment. This funding will empower their dedicated volunteer leaders to deliver high-quality programs that help young people develop life-long skills, foster an enjoyment and appreciation of the outdoors, and encourage them to become active contributors to our local community.

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲
The Scouts are bringing the goods for our youngest riders! On Saturday, 15 August from 2:45 pm, the Mackay City Central Scout Group will be down at the Mackay Botanic Gardens cooking up a FREE sausage sizzle for all of our Golding Kids Colour Riders!

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽
Are you affiliated with the Scouts, a proud parent, or a supporter of youth development? Get out there, share this post with your network, and register your child (ages 3 to 12 years) for the Golding Kids Colour Ride today!

Remember, it takes a village! When you register for any event distance, simply select Mackay City Central Scout Group (or any of our 13 amazing community partners) from the dropdown menu, and we will donate $5 from your entry fee directly to their group.

👉 Register your kids today: https://www.river2reefride.com.au

02/06/2026

𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘: 𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗝𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗘𝗬 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬! 👕✨

When you line up for the BMA River 2 Reef Ride Festival on Sunday 16 August, do it in style! Adding an official event jersey to your registration is the ultimate way to remember your ride, look part of the pack, and most importantly, drive massive change right here in our region.

𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 🎨
This year’s incredible jersey design isn't just clothing, it's a story of local talent! By purchasing a jersey, you are directly supporting youth development in our community and helping take a brilliant local design to the world stage. Wear it with pride knowing you are showcasing the creativity of our region's future leaders.

𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 🌍
We've made it easier than ever to back the grassroots clubs and services that keep Mackay thriving. Under our new format, there is already an opportunity for $5 from your event registration to go straight to a local cause.

But why stop there? Another $5 from every single jersey purchase goes directly to your selected cause! That means you have the power to double your donation milestone simply by grabbing your kit when you sign up.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗝𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸:
1️⃣ Head to the registration link and fill out your rider details.
2️⃣ Choose your weekend event distance.
3️⃣ When you reach the Community Partner dropdown menu, simply select your favourite cause out of our 13 local partners!
4️⃣ Add the official event jersey to your cart before checking out to automatically trigger that extra $5 donation straight to your chosen group.

Don't wait until event weekend to sort your gear, stocks are limited! Secure your jersey now, support local youth, and make your kilometres count for Mackay. 💙

👉 Register and lock in your jersey today: https://www.river2reefride.com.au/bio

01/06/2026

🚴‍♂️ 𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔 𝗖𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗘: 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗬 𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞! 🤝

Did you know that the BMA River 2 Reef Ride Festival from 15-16 August is a vital lifeline for 13 amazing local community groups right here in our region? This year, we’ve made it easier than ever for you to back your favourite crew.

With our brand-new format, there is an opportunity for $5 from every single registration to go directly to the community partner you select. Want to double your impact? We are also donating $5 from every single jersey purchase straight to your chosen group! 👕🔥

To ensure your funds land exactly where you want them, just follow these simple steps when signing up:

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟰-𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗖𝗞𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗗𝗘:
1️⃣ Click on the registration link (https://my.raceresult.com/377975/registration) and fill out your rider details.
2️⃣ Choose your event distance.
3️⃣ When you reach the Community Partner dropdown menu, simply select the local group you want to support!
4️⃣ Complete your registration, and we will handle the rest - sending $5 direct to your chosen cause for your entry fee and another $5 if you purchase a jersey.

It’s that easy to make your kilometres count. Sign up today and champion a local cause!
👉 Lock in your spot today: https://www.river2reefride.com.au/bio

30/05/2026

🎨 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗞𝗜𝗗𝗦 𝗧𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗? 🎈

It’s time to trade the screens for some serious, colourful action! Bring the household down to the Mackay Botanic Gardens on Saturday, 15 August 2026 for the absolute highlight of the year: the Golding Kids Colour Ride! 🚴‍♂️✨

Designed for kids aged 3 to 12 years, this isn't a race - it’s a wonderfully chaotic, high-energy, colour-filled celebration of fun on wheels!

And parents, it gets better. The awesome crew from the Mackay City Central Scout Group will be on the grounds serving up a FREE sausage sizzle for all of our Golding Kids Colour Riders for after the ride! 🌭🎉

Make it a full family weekend out. Sign the kids up, grab a team discount if you have 4 or more riders (siblings, friends or cousins - register for your discount code) and let’s create some memories!

👉 Secure your child's spot today: https://www.river2reefride.com.au/bio

30/05/2026

🎨𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗢𝗨𝗧—𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝟭𝟱% 𝗢𝗙𝗙!🚴‍♂️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Looking for a fantastic way to get the whole family active, outdoors, and making memories together this August? The BMA River 2 Reef Team Challenge is the perfect excuse to round up the kids, grandparents, cousins or your closest family friends!

Gather a family crew of 4 or more riders and we will reward your wonderful team spirit with 15% OFF everyone's entry fees! 🥳💰

The festival weekend has an absolute milestone for every age and ability:

🎈 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟱 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁: Let the kids loose at the colourful Golding Kids Colour Ride (ages 3 to 12) at the Mackay Botanic Gardens! Prizes galore for our kids thanks to Guzman Y Gomez prizes and Corry Cycles.

🌳𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟲 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁: Cruising families can take on the scenic, flat 25km Dash beyond the city limits, while the older teens or fitness-loving parents and teens can push their limits on the 60km Epic or 100km Gran Fondo! Age limits apply.

How to claim your family savings:
1️⃣ Head to the link below and fill out the quick form to nominate your Family Team Leader.
2️⃣ We will email a unique 15% discount code to your inbox.
3️⃣ The Team Leader registers the whole family crew in one single transaction to unlock the discount for everyone!

⏰ 𝗗𝗢𝗡'𝗧 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘: Your 15% family discount code is strictly valid until midnight on 31 July 2026, so make sure your squad is organised before then!

Plus, riding as a family means giving back as a family. Your family gets to choose one of our 13 Community Partners at checkout and we will donate $5 from each team member entry fee directly to that cause! 👋💙 Purchase jerseys and another $5 per jersey will be distributed straight to your local cause.

Rally the household, lock in your savings and get ready for an unforgettable weekend:
👉 https://www.river2reefride.com.au/teams-challenge

29/05/2026

🌍 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧, 𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗛𝗨𝗚𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧! 🌍

The BMA River 2 Reef Ride Festival has always been about supporting our incredible region, but this year, we are putting the power completely in your hands! 🚴‍♂️✨

We are thrilled to introduce our new Community Partner format. Now, your pedal power can go directly to a local cause close to your heart. Whether you are passionate about rescue helicopters, maintaining local mountain bike trails, or supporting youth development, your entry fee will make a real difference.

Every time someone registers for a ride, there is an opportunity for $5 to go straight to one of 13 Community Partners. It takes a village, and this year, you get to choose exactly who your village supports!

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁:
1️⃣ Head to our website and choose your event distance.
2️⃣ Fill out your rider details.
3️⃣ When you reach the Community Partner dropdown menu, simply select the local group you want to support!
4️⃣ Complete your registration, and we will handle the rest—sending $5 direct to your chosen cause.

Ready to ride with purpose on 15 and 16 August? Let’s smash some milestones together! 💙

👉 Lock in your spot today: https://www.river2reefride.com.au/bio

28/05/2026

🥓 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗢𝗨𝗦 𝗜𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗢𝗡? 🍳

Seriously, is there any better smell in the morning? Now imagine that smell wafting through the air right after you've smashed a brilliant bike ride with your mates!

When you cross the finish line at the BMA River 2 Reef Ride Festival, your ultimate post-ride reward is waiting for you: a hot, FREE bacon and egg roll fresh off the grill from the legendary Thiess Recovery Tent at our Event HQ!

Whether you are cruising the flat and scenic 25km Queensland Country Health Fund Dash, stepping things up on the 60km City Fitness Epic, or conquering the ultimate 100km Corry Cycles Gran Fondo, that delicious breakfast is yours for the taking.

But you can't eat if you don't register! Dust off the bike, rally your favourite people, and lock in your spot today.

👉 Register now for the best breakfast in Mackay: https://www.river2reefride.com.au

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