The RideGC O’Reillys take

O’Reillys: This is a lengthy and challenging ride, taking you through a vast amount of landscapes which are dominated by hill climbs. A big feature of this ride is the section from Canungra which takes you out past the O’Reillys Vineyards and up to the foot of the magic 26km (16ml) climb to O’Reillys Rainforest Retreat. The gradient is not too testing but it is 26 km’s, and has 102 sumptuous bends and plenty of wildlife including Kangaroo’s to keep you busy. The bush is stunning with the views growing with every pedal stroke and when you reach the infamous rainforest section you will be plunged into another world, a very dark cool mysterious Jurrasic type environment, and beware! with a few tricky little climbs that will surprise the best of you. The return down the hill is going to take the best part of an hour and to begin with will challenge your bike skills as you descend back down the dark rain forest section, where common sense is the main theme.

Ride details

• 166 kms  (103mls)
• Total Elevation of 3356 mtrs (11,722ft) Max 932 mtrs (3000ft)
• Best start time  Summer 4:45  –  Winter 5:00 am
• Start from Hard Coffee, Tedder Ave, Main Beach
• Finish at Hard Coffee, Tedder Ave, Main Beach 
• Time allocation 7.00 hrs (Based on approx average pace 30km’s/hr -(18.8mls/hr) on the flat and 14km/hr ( 9mls/hr) on the climb
• Note this is a tourist region where people can become overly relaxed and lax on road rules.
• Take 4 large bottles and as much food as you can carry.
• Canungra (township) will be your Oasis with Toilets, Cafes, Service Centre
• Note: Make sure someone is aware of your route and timing (ie non riding partner/family/Concierge etc)
• Note: Carry your ID and have back up phone numbers
• Note: Do you know your cycling hand signals?
• Note: Ride in straight lines and be predictable to other road users cyclist and vehicles
• Hazard: Traffic Build up on return to coastline
• Hazard: Car doors opening onto Cycle lanes