FAQs

The Brisbane West Lions Club is looking forward to welcoming you to the Ipswich Scenic 100 Bike Ride.

This page has some brief information on the most common questions we get asked. If you have another question not covered here, please contact us here.

What times does the event start?

Ipswich Scenic 100 will be held on Sunday 29 March 2026.

160km – 6.00am
100km – 6.30am
50km – 7.00am
25km – 7.30am

Please arrive at least 30mins before your start time to collect your race kit and check-in.

Start and finish

The University of Southern Qld Ipswich campus off Salisbury Road, Ipswich is again the start and finish location.

For cyclists arriving by car, access is only via Parker Ave off Warwick Road. Click here to view the map.

Ride Kits

Ride kits will be available for collection on event date from the information desk, unless previously received in the mail.

Please have Proof of Registration /receipt ready at check in to collect your kit.

Insurance

There is No Insurance offered for damage to your bike – this is a matter for you. However our partner Bicycle Qld is offering one day insurance cover for limited personal accident and limited public liability for $13.50 per rider to be paid at the time of registration. We strongly recommend that you find out more about this cover by going to Bicycle Qld Website.

Fundraising

At the time of registration you can elect to donate to Ipswich Moreton Health Foundation (Formerly Ipswich Hospital Foundation). Donations can only be made during registration. Click here to find out more about the wonderful ways your donation will support this foundation.

Parking

Parking is accessed and vacated via Parker Avenue from /to Warwick Road south of the Ipswich show grounds. Ride officials will direct participants to car parking areas shown as Carpark 2, Carpark 3, Carpark 4 and Carpark 5 as required on the morning of the event. Click here to view map.

Toilets

Toilet facilities are available at all refreshment stops and signed onsite at UniSQ Ipswich in the buildings behind Carpark 1. Click here to view map.

Water Stations / Rest Stops

All Refreshment stops will provide water and a complimentary selection of fruit, buns and sport drinks.

Walloon
Rosewood
Warrill View
Peak Crossing
Kaibar
Boonah

Event Facilities

Event facilities such as registration desk, refreshments, physiotherapy, ride logistics and administration etc. will be located in or near Carpark 1. Click here to view map.

Ride Support

If there is an accident, please dial 000.

If you require support please call the emergency number: 0427 578 641

Each event is supported by a lead and follow up vehicle in an effort to warn other road users of rider presence on the road.

Additional support vehicles will be on the each of the routes until the last rider is back at the UniSQ facility.

Each event is clearly marked to show riders the way. Signs providing directions and at times describing what is ahead, in addition to advising riders of road conditions and appropriate riding practice are placed around the routes where appropriate. These are in addition to arrows indicating a change in direction or where longer distances are involved confirming that riders are on the right route. Marshals are strategically placed at critical road junctions.

Signs are also erected to warn motorist of the cycling event where this is needed.

While riders should carry sufficient spare tube to get them through, the ride support and gear (SAG) vehicles will carry a quantity of spares to assist where necessary.

Each support vehicle will carry a water supply

“SAG” (support and gear) wagon will be available to ferry participants and their bicycle to the nearest rest stop or back to UniSQ if necessary. These can be accessed via a support vehicle, at any rest stop or by calling the emergency number that will appear on the rider participation wrist band provided in the registration package.

If you require support please call the emergency number: 0427 578 641

Ride Assemble Point

Ride events will start and finish on the UniSQ campus via Salisbury Road. Note: There will be no access to car parks from this entry on the day.
Pre-ride assembly is on “The Crescent” up hill toward the area marked as U2. In case of an emergency, please refer to the map for the emergency assembly point. Click here to view the map.

Rest Stops

Event	Number of refreshment stops	Where
“Fun Filled 50”	2	Rosewood Walloon
“Classic 100”	3	Rosewood Warrill View Peak Crossing
“Imperial 100 Challenge”	5	Rosewood Warrill View Kaibar Boonah Peak Crossing

All Refreshment stops will provide a selection of fruit buns and sport drinks.

Participants under 18 years

Age requirements

160kms is open to participants aged 18 years and over.
100km is open to participants aged 16 years and older.
50km is open to participants aged 13 years and older.
25km is open to participants aged 12 – 17 years

NOTE: Participants aged 16 years or under on the event day will need to be accompanied by an adult at all times while riding in the Ipswich Scenic100 events.

Road rules

All participants should understand and comply with the Qld government bicycle road rules and safety, see here.

Ipswich Scenic 100 is a ride NOT a race. Dangerous riding will result in exclusion and police involvement.

Wear an Australian approved helmet at all times, no helmet = no ride.

Ensure you have correctly fitted your ride number bib to the front of your bike. This will identify you on course, in case of an incident during the ride.

For further information regarding road rules and safety notes please see our “Conditions of “Riding” page.

If I cannot participate, am I able to transfer my entry?

Yes, before 5:00pm FOUR days prior to the event. Transferring your registration can only be done via request using the form on the Contact page. Changes have not been made unless you get a reply email to confirm the change has been made.