Cross Country mountain bike racing (XC, XCO, XCC) is a complete test of bike riding skills and fitness. Action-packed and fun for all, races are relatively short and consist of multiple laps loaded with features such as technical climbs, rock-gardens, singletrack trails, roots, drop-offs and jumps.

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Join a Mountain Bike Club

One of the best parts of getting into cross country mountain biking is meeting new people and sharing your experiences. Fortunately, Queensland is full of mountain bike clubs that will help you learn faster, progress quicker whilst having lots of fun at the same time.

Mountain bike clubs generally have ride leaders that have a huge amount of local knowledge which their members can and do benefit from. Locations for group rides can change dependant upon weather and the time of year. Rides are selected accordingly to preserve the trails we all love so much!

Regular riding will help you develop XC fitness, speed and skill. Mountain bike clubs are a great way to enhance your race experience as many club members will also be racing at events.

To compete at mountain bike races in Queensland and Australia you will need to join Auscycling. Auscycling memberships provide many benefits (which are all listed on their website). When you sign up for one of their membership packages, you can also select the cycling club that you wish to be affiliated with. We have provided a comprehensive list of mountain bike clubs below with links out to each of their online profiles.

Auscycling Memberships – Here For All Riders!

AusCycling offers memberships for all levels and abilities of riders, from kids just starting out to the pro’s on the world stage. No matter, what stage of riding you’re at, Auscylcing will help you get on the bike and keep you covered while riding!

Riders can participate in BMX/MTB/CX/Freestyle competitions nationwide.

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Bushrangers provide regular rides all over Sunshine Coast and SEQ from Cooloola to Brisbane.

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Cairns Mountain Bike Club

Cairns Mountain Bike Club encourages all riders, from beginners to seasoned racers to get involved in our vibrant community of like minded MTB enthusiasts.

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Caloundra Off Road Cycling Assoc.

Caloundra Off Road Cycling Assoc. are a friendly bunch of mountain bikers united by a passion to develop, preserve and share the love of mountain biking.

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DRCC - D'Aguilar Range Cycling Club

D’Aguilar Range Cycling Club (DRCC) are committed to bringing mountain bike riding to the community as well as help support talented and enthusiastic cyclists.

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Fraser Coast MTB Club

Mountain Bike Club located on the Fraser Coast catering for all ages and all abilities.

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Gold Coast Mountain Bike Club

The Gold Coast Mountain Bike Club is the oldest club on the Gold Coast. We are supporters of all riders from beginners right through to elite racers.

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Gympie Bike Riders

Gympie Bike Riders MTB Club – for the love of riding – social, fun, events – MTB, XC, DH, Gravity Enduro.

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Ipswich Off-Road-Cycling

Ipswich Offroad Cycling Club are a local mountain bike group based in Ipswich Queensland.

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ICC Members can be seen at a range of road racing events, as well as on the velodrome, mountain biking or on the cyclocross circuit.

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Kenmore Mtb Club

Kenmore Cycle Club has been a strong club in the MTB scene since its formation in 2000.

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Formed in 2009, MAD (Mackay & District) is a group of passionate mountain bikers who love to ride off-road.

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Mareeba Mountain Goats

Mareeba Mountain Goats are a not for profit local mountain bike club situated in Mareeba on the Tablelands west of Cairns.

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Noosa Trailblazers

Noosa Trailblazers MTB Club was created for the benefit of the Noosa Community and to provide others access to the greatest sport in the world.

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North Brisbane Dirt Dogs

The Dirt Dogs MTB Club aims to have social rides with club members and prospective club members on a regular basis.

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NRG Cycles

We love all things cycling. Doesn’t matter if you’re racing, commuting or riding in the park with the kids.

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An alliance of passionate riders pushing the MTB community to new levels.

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Rats Cycling Club

RATS Cycling Club (RATS) brings together mountain bike, cyclocross and bike trials riders of all ages and skill levels in the South-East Queensland area.

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Rockhampton MTB Club

Promoting cross country and enduro mountain biking in the Rockhampton region, Central Queensland, Australia.

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Southern Downs MTB Club

The Southern Downs Mountain Bike Club cater for all forms of mountain biker, all skill levels are welcome .

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Toowoomba MTB Club

Toowoomba MTB are an inclusive club that thrives on community engagement, and are the primary Jubilee Park trail system advocacy group.

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Townsville Rockwheelers

The Townsville Rockwheelers Mountain Bike Club is a family-friendly, not-for-profit sporting organisation run solely by volunteers.

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Whitsunday MTB Club

Our MTB community is made up of adventure lovers, hardcore shredders and cautious cruisers.

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