WELCOME TO A NEW ERA.
This is the start of something new. Something exciting for our Mackay Community and a new era for our riders and volunteers.
VOTE FOR THE 2026 YOUTH JERSEY DESIGN!
The wait is over! Public voting for the 2026 BMA River 2 Reef Ride Youth Jersey Design Competition is officially OPEN.
After reviewing a record-breaking number of extraordinary entries from talented high school artists across the Mackay, Whitsunday and Isaac regions, we have narrowed it down to just four finalists.
These talented youth artists proudly represent the following high schools respectively:
Mackay State High School
Whitsunday Anglican School
St Catherine's College
Mackay Christian College
Now, the power is in your hands!
Show your support for emerging artists in our region by casting a vote for your favourite design.
The artwork with the most votes will become the official 2026 BMA River 2 Reef Ride Festival cycling jersey!
BECOME A SPONSOR
Align your brand with Mackay’s BIGGEST Cycling Festival.
The 2026 BMA River 2 Reef Ride is gearing up for its biggest year yet. Limited sponsorship opportunities remain for organisations looking to connect with our active community.
Is your brand ready to ride? The BMA River 2 Reef Ride Festival is more than just a cycle event; it is a celebration of health, community, and the stunning Mackay region.
We are currently finalising our partner family for the August 15 & 16 festival, and there is still time to position your brand at the start line.
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RIDING FOR OUR MACKAY COMMUNITY.
$30,000 CASH GIVEAWAY
This year, we aren’t just riding for fitness; we are riding for the clubs and community groups that keep Mackay moving. We are giving away over $30,000* directly to local sporting clubs, schools, and community groups.
*Terms and conditions apply. Click here for all of the details.
WE HEARD YOU. WE CHANGED THE DATE.
We are moving to the second weekend of August (Aug 15 & 16) to give you the perfect festival weekend without the clashes of Father’s Day and sporting finals.
For over a decade, the BMA River 2 Reef Ride has been a staple of the Mackay region. But you told us that Father’s Day belongs to families, sporting finals and September Student Free Day make scheduling tough.
So, in 2026, we are making a change for the good.
What to expect:
Saturday Aug 15: Golding Kids Colour Ride (2:45 pm - 4:00 pm).
Sunday Aug 16: The Main Event (100km, 60km, 25km).
New Start Times: Cooler, earlier starts for the 100km Gran Fondo (6am) and a unified 6.45am am start for the 60km & 25km rides.
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Registrations open for Golding Kids Colour Ride and BMA River 2 Reef Ride Distances:
25km Queensland Country Health Fund Dash
60km City Fitness Epic
100km Corry Cycles Gran Fondo
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3.30pm-5.30pm Corry Cycles Mackay (Gordon Street)
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3.30pm-5.30pm Corry Cycles Mackay (Gordon Street)
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BMA River 2 Reef Ride Festival is made possible thanks to our sponsors:
