Rider Information

THE RIDE TO FIGHT MS | SUNDAY 9 JUNE | 130KM | 100KM | 50KM | 25KM | 10KM.

Use the tabs below to find all of your need-to-know information for your ride!

EVENT PROGRAM 

Please see below the event program for the MS Brissie to the Bay on Sunday 9 June.   

Please note that this is subject to change, and you will receive official communications around starting times and event program closer to the event.

05:30 am
START Line opens 

06:15 am
130km riders START 

07:00 am 
100km riders START 

08:00 am 
50km riders START 

08:45 am
25km riders START 

09:00 am
10km riders START
Finishers’ Village opens
Entertainment starts at Musgrave Park 


10:00 am
Handle Bar beer garden opens 

11:15 am 
Random prize draws 

12:15 pm 
Current Highest Fundraisers Announced
Random prize draws  

02:30 pm 
Event Close 

Follow the event on socials for the latest updates!
 
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PREPARATION FOR YOUR RIDE

  • If you haven't been physically active for a while, it is advisable to consult your doctor before commencing any training program. 
  • If you haven't ridden your bike for a while, ensure you book it in for a service before you start training. Like your car, your bike runs much better and is more enjoyable to ride if it is properly maintained. For basic tune-ups before your ride, a Bike Mechanic Station will be available at the event site at Musgrave Park. Additionally, Bike Mechanics roving on-course will also be available for basic repairs. A bike service is highly recommended before the event day. 
  • As rider insurance is not covered with your registration fee, we highly recommend investing in insurance for the day of the event, or for everyday rides. You can find out more information about the options available to you in the 'Rider Insurance' tab above. 
  • Ensure you have collected your Rider Pack and rider number prior to the event. If you register on or before Sunday 5 May, your rider pack will be mailed to you. If you register after 5 May or misplace your stickers, you will need to pick them up at one of our collection days before the ride.  
  • Using the twist ties provided, ensure you attach your rider number on the front of your bike and your helmet sticker on the front of your helmet. You will not be permitted to ride without your rider number attached. These numbers also help you to secure your photos after the ride! 
  • Check your allocated start time on the event program. Please ensure that you are lining up for the correct distance start time, if you start any earlier than your allocated time, the course won’t be ready for you. 
  • As per Queensland law, all participants must correctly wear a helmet during the ride. Remember to also bring a pump, spare tube, small tool kit and water bottle. 
  • Be prepared for all weather conditions. Wear sunscreen even if it’s cloudy. 
  • We highly recommend you start the event with at least one full reusable drink bottle or a hydration style backpack of water.  

START LINE

Please take note of the Start Line for this years' MS Brissie to the Bay event is at Russell Street.

Plan ahead and make sure that you arrive no more than 15 mins prior to your allocated start wave.

You can access the Start Line assembly area from Edmonstone Street. 

If you forget or misplace your rider number, please head to the Start Line tent, where our team will be able to assist you with a replacement. It is best to place your rider number and helmet sticker somewhere you won't forget or lose when you receive or collect it from a collection point prior to the event. 

We can't wait for you to see and be part of the incredible atmosphere at the Start Line!

MUSGRAVE PARK 

Our Event Village is situated at Musgrave Park and will be jam-packed with plenty of awesome live entertainment, delicious food and drinks vendors, event merchandise, photo opportunities, recovery areas and prizes throughout the day!
 
 
 

- Merchandise Tent - 

Visit the MS Brissie to the Bay merchandise tent to collect or purchase event merchandise for 2024. To ensure that you don't miss out, you can purchase your merchandise during registration, or at any point through your personal dashboard. You can opt to either collect on event day or have it posted to you. 
 
- Luggage Drop - 

A luggage storage service will be available at Musgrave Park for a small $3 donation payable by EFTPOS.

- Mechanical Support - 

If you need any mechanical support before or after your ride, you can head over to our Bike Mechanic Station where you will be assisted with supplies and adjustments. 

- Fundraising Incentives Tent -

Throughout your fundraising journey, you’ll unlock key reward milestones along the way. Visit the Incentives Tent so we can share our gratitude for your amazing support and provide you with your awesome rewards! For more information regarding the 2024 incentives, visit Fundraising Incentives 
 

- Top Fundraisers Area -

Raised over $1,000? Then you're in! We love to celebrate all of our fundraisers, and for those that hit the $1,000 milestone or above, come and say hi, so more of our team can meet and thank you in person!


- Food and Drink Vendors -

This year the Event Village will have a diverse selection of food vendors from healthy options to indulgent treats. We also see the return of the much-loved Handle Bar and of course pre and post ride caffeine.
 

- MS Cheer Club -

The MS Cheer Club is filled with amazing people from our community, along with their family and friends. When you cross over the Finish Line you’ll most certainly be cheered on and thanked loudly for your incredible efforts! Swing by and say hi and meet some of our key community members.  
 

- Prizes and Awards Ceremony -

From 11:15am there will be a series of random prize draws. To be in with the chance of winning, all you need to do is pop your rider number into one of the bins at the front of the stage for the distance you rode in, and we’ll pick out a winner! 

There will also be an Award Ceremony at 12:15pm, where we will be celebrating all of our fundraisers and recognising the Top 3 individuals and Top 3 teams. Be sure to stick around to be part of the celebrations! 


- Photography & Social Media -

There’s plenty of photo opportunities throughout the day, so be sure to take plenty of snaps and share them with us using the hashtag #MSBrissietotheBay. There will also be event photographers roaming the site taking photos too! 
 

- Rest & Recovery Area -

After your ride, your body will likely be needing some rest and recovery and you’ll be able to find our Recovery Area to take some time for a massage! 


Parking is available in the South Brisbane area (and surrounding suburbs), but parking restrictions and metered parking may apply.

Please note that there is no parking on Russell Street, Manning Street and Edmondstone Street, as these will be closed for the event. Any vehicles remaining on these streets at 5am on the day of the event will be towed.

There are 2 nearby Secure Parking locations, the SW1 carpark and 10 Browning Street Car Park, which can be pre-booked at a discounted rate. Check back to this page for any special offers from Secure Parking closer to the event date.

There are two further parking options, including Brisbane Convention Centre car park which is open 24 hours a day, and the South Bank car park (access through Tribune Street only), which opens at 4am. Please refer to the South Bank website for more information.

TRANSPORT

Please check www.translink.com.au to plan your journey before the day and be aware of any track closures that may be scheduled on June 9.

We suggest checking the Queensland Rail or Translink website before event day for any scheduled closures. 

ROAD CLOSURES

Road closures will be in place in and around the Musgrave Park area on Sunday 9 June, 2024. Watch this space of the list of road closures closer to event day. 



2024 ROAD CLOSURE LIST COMING SOON

Course

Please familiarise yourself with the course you will be riding before event day.

All courses can be viewed by clicking the link below and you'll also be able to see where each hydration station is located. 

Click here to view all courses



HYDRATION STATIONS

We highly recommend that you start the event with at least one full reusable drink bottle or a hydration style backpack of water.

There are refreshment stations available on each of the following courses:

  • 25km – one refreshment station
  • 50km – two refreshment stations
  • 100km – three refreshment stations
  • 130km – four refreshment stations



ON COURSE MECHANICAL SUPPORT

Mechanical support will be provided throughout the event, with a Bike Mechanic Station set up at Musgrave Park and at the Wynnum Refreshment station. Further to this, bike mechanics will be roving each course, providing assistance as required throughout the day.

If you break down, please move off the road, set your bike upside down and wait for a repair van, which will be doing laps of the course. A mechanic will either repair your bike at your location, or transport you and your bike back to Musgrave Park if it is unrepairable.

If you are close to a Volunteer Course Marshal, please walk over to them and ask for help, they can call mechanical assistance to get them to you sooner.

Please note: there will be more than 5,000 riders on the course at any one time, this can cause delays in our bike mechanics getting to you. If you have the ability to do minor repairs on your bike, please bring your own repair kit to do so.

MEDICAL

First aid is available at the start line, rest stops, Event Village and medics will be roving throughout the course.

The medical team will dispatch staff to your location on course if you are injured. Course marshals, volunteers, traffic controllers and police will all be able to contact the medical team to get them to your location.

If you see another rider needing medical attention, please notify the closest event official of the incident.

In the case of an emergency, please call 000.

RIDER INSURANCE

MS Brissie to the Bay takes rider safety very seriously and we want you to have the best ride you can.

Please note, your registration fee does not include cycling insurance.

Prior to the event day, we recommend you find suitable insurance to keep you safe both during the event and throughout your every day riding. 

AusCycling is the National Sporting Organisation responsible for the development, facilitation and growth of all forms of cycling in Australia. AusCycling currently represents over 54,000 members and 400 cycling clubs throughout Australia forming one of Australia’s largest cycling communities. Representing all levels of the sport from grassroots to high performance.

Their vision is to unlock cycling’s potential, advocate for riders’ safety, establish strong club communities and make all forms of cycling accessible to everyone.

We encourage our riders to check out their Lifestyle Membership specifically designed for social, leisure or commuting on any bike!

There's individual and family membership options for 1 month (from date of purchase), 12 months or from now until the ride (you just simply cancel your monthly membership).


Note: MS Queensland is not affiliated with this organisation and we do not endorse or guarantee the quality of the products or services. It is up to the individual to make their own informed decision when selecting insurance coverage.

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