Footbiking Calendar of Events March

Saturday 1st March – 6.30am
24km Toombul to Brookside
Meet at Toombul shopping centre lower car park (under the airport rail overpass adjacent to the NAB at the Shopping centre). We will head out through Kedron to Brookside and return. This kick is almost entirely on Bike paths and is mainly flat, and if you want to do a shorter distance, then it an out and back course. Brunch or coffee afterwards at the Shopping centre, if you want to join us.

Saturday 8th March – 6.30am 22km
Newstead Run
Starting from Bright St Kangaroo point, just down from the Story Bridge Hotel. (Refedex Pg 23 Ref C1 – Parking should be available on Bright St, or on McDonald St.) From here we will head out over Story Bridge to New Farm and Breakfast Creek and return back via Newstead and Roma Street parklands. Breakfast at Southbank. All welcome.

IMPORTANT!!! IMPORTANT!!!
Sunday 9th March – 5.30pm for 6pm start
Fundraising Dinner
Join us at Efes One Turkish Restaurant at Albion for a scrumptious Turkish banquet dinner and then sing along to every song played by “That 60’s Guy” Rob McGowan.
Visit http://www.stickytickets.com.au/15265 to find out more details and to book, or make a donation.

Sunday 16th March
The Inaugural Perth Race Day
Contact Bruce on 0407 699884 for details if you know anyone in Perth that might be interested.

Saturday 22nd March – 6.30am
22 km St Lucia Uni Kick
Meet on Bright St Kangaroo point, just down from the Story Bridge Hotel. (Refedex Pg 23 Ref C1 – Parking should be available on Bright St, or on McDonald St.) From here we will head out to the University at St Lucia via Coronation Rd, Over the green Bridge and back thru West End for Brekkie at Southbank. Bring your Gocard if you decide to avoid the climbs by catching the ferry from the Uni to West End.

Sunday 30th March – 6.30am for registration
Brisbane Race Day
Albert Bishop Park, Hedley Ave, Nundah. Racing starts at 7am. 400 metre and 10km racing for all age categories, including first timers novice category. Contact us to pre-register for cheaper entry fees. Come along and have a bit of fun.

Sunday 30th March – 2pm till 4pm
Footbike “Have-a-go” day
Albert Bishop Park, Hedley Ave, Nundah. If you have ever wondered what Footbiking was like, then today is the day to try it.  All models will be available, with plenty of instruction available to you. Gold Coin donation to try a Footbike, with proceeds going to the World Champs 2014. Bring your friends and make a fun day of it. There will also be Sausages and drinks, and other fun activities to have a go at. Bring your sandshoes, bike helmet if you already have one (available if not) and your sense of fun. No cars and a wide circuit to have a go on. Footbike technique training also available.

Future dates to put into your calendar are:

26th or 27th April – Barefoot Bowls day
4th May – Great Brisbane Bike Ride – details to follow
25th May – Golf day dinner and entertainment
22nd June – Brissie to the Bay 10, 35, 50 or 100km – see www.brissietothebay.com.au and join “Team Footbike”