Welcome to the biggest and the best club event in Australia, the

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About

Experience the Thrill of the Norco Bayview Blast, Redland Coast’s Premier Mountain Bike Event! Proud Partner of Redlands Coast AdventureFest!! Get ready for an unforgettable outdoor adventure at the Bayview Blast 2026, taking place on Sunday, 24th May 2026 at the stunning Bayview Conservation Park in Redland Bay, Queensland. This celebrated mountain bike festival, proudly hosted by RATS Cycling Club, is now a proud partner of the Redlands Coast AdventureFest, making it a must-visit weekend destination for riders, families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Whether you’re a seasoned rider chasing laps or a newcomer looking for an epic outdoor experience, the Bayview Blast has something for everyone. Set against the backdrop of scenic coastal bushland and diverse trails, participants can choose from a range of race and ride options, from Junior Mini Blasts, a 1 Lap Blast or a 2 Hour Hava Blast, perfect for beginners, through to a full on 4 hour Bayview Blast mountain bike challenge for experienced riders.

Families and spectators will love the vibrant event village with great facilities including:

• 3 bike wash stations
  
• Skills areas
  
• Free meal and drink for riders
  
• Food and drink
  
• Coffee
  
• Beers, cider and premix drinks
  
• Live DJ
  
• MTB Hopper jump zone
  
• Energetic announcer
  
• Mechanic tent
  
• E-bike hire
  and plenty of space to relax and soak up the atmosphere. With courses designed to suit all abilities, world class trail features and a supportive community environment, The Norco Bayview Blast isn’t just a race… it’s a celebration of off road riding, outdoor fun and active living on the Redland Coast.

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Choose your ride

4 Hour (the big one)

The pinnacle of off-road fitness, adventure and challenge. Race the clock and test your endurance over multiple laps. For experienced riders or those ready to push their limits. Typically 4 laps.

2 Hour (weekend warrior favourite)

Our most popular category for the weekend warrior. Ride at your own pace and enjoy the full race experience without the pressure.
Perfect for first time racers and regular riders. Typically 2 laps.

1 Lap (most popular for first timers)

The most accessible option. One 18km lap with only 250m of elevation (around 70–90 mins) with no stress.
Ideal for beginners and first timers.

Junior

Fun, safe and accessible racing for kids of all skill levels.
Great for building confidence and skills.

Teams ( best vibes category)

Fun, social and good vibes focused. Share the ride and swap legs in this relay format.
Perfect for mates, couples or first-timers stepping up with a friend.

Enduro Downhill

3 timed downhill segments within the full loop. Climb at your own pace, race the descents. Can you beat the XC racers?
Perfect for gravity focused riders.

First time at an off road event, never raced before, nervous?

Start with 1 Lap, you'll be fine and you're guaranteed to HAVA BLAST, or choose the 2 Hour option if you have a bit more fitness.

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Race Update

This year's Bayview Blast has been changed to a 4 hour, 2 hour event and 1 lap event to reduce workload on our volunteers and deliver better value for money to riders.

There is a race category for everyone in 2026 with FULL age group categories every 5 years for men and women in the Bayview Blast or every 10 years for the Hava Blast. In keeping with the 2025 version of this event, we aim for this event to be one for cyclists to try longer form mountain bike racing at an affordable level, before attempting some of the larger events in SE QLD like the Noosa Enduro or Hidden Vale Epic, typically 5 to 7 hours long.

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Sponsors

We are seeking sponsors to provide anything from goods and services, prizes or cash. Please email racedirector@ratscc.com.au.
Sponsors will receive 1 free entry for Silver Sponsor or 2 free entries for Gold Sponsors. These can be distributed as you see fit.
We would prefer a donation of many small prizes rather than a few large prizes, this makes it easier for us to distribute podiums.
Gold Sponsors will receive a category named after your business per $500. Our current sponsors are below:

• NORCO Bikes
• THE BIKE SHOP @ Loganholme
  
• ELECTRICAL SERVICES BRISBANE Commercial and industrial electricians
  
• BIKELINE BRISBANE
  
• Pedal Inn
• Hudson Brewing
  
• The Fuelling Co

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Volunteers

These events are 100% run entirely by volunteers. This is how we provide so much value in prizes and affordable entry fees.
We need volunteers to help:

• Mark the course with arrows - 2 hour ride
• Bunt the course - 2 hours
  
• BBQ Manager - Weekend - AusCycling membership reimbursement (valued at $244) - Free entry into the Bayview Blast for your whole family.
  
• Cook on the BBQ - 2 hours
• Junior marshal - 2 hours
  
• Senior marshal early - 2.5 hours
• Senior marshal late - 2.5 hours
  
• Hand out rego plates - 2 hours
• Pack up - 1 hour

All RATS members who volunteer will receive 1 free entry for themselves, partner or child into 1 round of the Summer Sprints.

Please sign up here: LINK

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Parking

The carpark will operate on a 2 way entry/exit driveway until the race starts, the entry driveway will be open to 2 way traffic and the exit drive way closed. No vehicles are to be parked on the 2 way entry driveway. If the carpark is full, please park on German Church Road.

Pending Redland City Council’s traffic management requirements the carpark may be closed completely during the race start. Arrive at least 1 hour early or you may be locked out.

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Location

Date	Location	Google Pin
24th of May 2026	Bayview Conservation Park Day Use Area	-27.63459406559914, 153.2655479335443

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Pricing Summary

Category	Full Price	AusCycling Price	RATS Price
4 Hour	$100	$90	$80
4 Hour Team of 2	$90 each	$80 each	$70 each
2 Hour	$80	$70	$60
2 Hour Team of 2	$70	60	$50
1 Lap	$70	$60	$50
Mini Blast 4 and 2	$45	$40	$35
Micro Blast 10	$30	$25	$20

Notes:

• AusCycling members will recieve a discount. $5 for juniors and $10 for seniors.
  
• Please ensure your AusCycling membership says you are a RATS member if you claim the RATS member discount. You may be asked to make additional payment on the day before you receive your race plate.
  
• Your entry fees fund our club, NOT profit
  
• Our club is directly responsible for all of the riding locations in Logan/Redlands area (Bayview, Redlands Track Park, Cornubia, Eastern Escarpment, Daisy Hill, Underwood Park, Karingal) through our advocacy work and our trail care teams over the last 35 years, please consider becoming a member and helping us continue this work.

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Free Entry

Committee Members

All of our committee members race for free in every RATS event. Consider becoming a member and help make mountain biking better in SEQ. If you have an idea, join the committee and make it happen! Please message the racedirector@ratscc.com.au for your free entry code.

Influencers and businesses

Select influencers and business with a large social media presence can receive free entry in exchange for promotion of our event. e.g. Sharing our content regularly, mentioning us in your own content, creating reels, stories or posts of you riding the Bayview Blast course, etc. We encourage influencers, businesses, clubs and any other organisation with a strong following to contact us to enquire about free entry in exchange for support.
Please email racedirector@ratscc.com.au to discuss.

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Junior Categories

Category	Grade Equivalent	Time	Age	Course	Description
Micro Blast 10	C Grade	10 mins	Under 9	600 meter loop on the grass and designated kids track	Up to a 24” wheel bike
Mini Blast 2	B Grade	2 Laps	Under 9/11/13	Up Wolf Peach and down Sorcerous	Suitable for capable juniors who take about 15 minutes to do 1 lap.
Mini Blast 4	A Grade	4 Laps	Under 11/13/15	Up Wolf Peach and down Sorcerous	Suitable for very capable juniors who take about 8 minutes to do 1 lap

Notes:

• Juniors can race up in the senior category's, please check the age limits and the AusCycling race time length restrictions. They will be charge the senior rate. They will be on course at the same time as elite riders. These juniors should be very capable riders equal to the average adult.
• Juniors have a maximum riding time as per the AusCycling Junior policy. It is the responsibility of the parents or guardians to ensure this is adhered to.
• Mini Blast 2 and 4 will be on course together.
• Junior Chaperones can just enter the same category as their child if their child is racing in senior categories.
• Chaperones for the Mini Blast races are permitted at no additional cost. Ride with your child, allow other riders to pass yourself. Do not chaperone with your number plate on if you are racing later in the day. We do prefer no chaperones as it is a kids race, but understand.
  
• Professional coaches are permitted to chaperone at no charge, please email Racedirector@ratscc.com.au
  
• Chaperones for the Micro Blast are permitted. Walk/run with your child, allow other riders to pass, no adults on bikes.
• Age limits are set by the AusCycling Junior Policy. If your child is exceptional we do make exceptions. Email racedirector@ratscc.com.au
  
• Please take your child to ride the course before race day so you can make a decision on which category is suitable. There is significant climbing on the Mini Blast course.

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Senior Categories

Hava Blast

Sponsor	Category	Age	Gender	Course	Description
	1 Lap	U15+	MF	Full loop	Perfect for those having a crack or challenging themselves but not up for more than about 90 minutes of riding. Social and participation focused category.
	2 Hour - U15-U19	U15-U19 (13-19)	MF	Full loop	Under 15's have a maximum of 2 laps (need to finish in about 2hrs) to comply with junior policy. This is for exceptional juniors only, not suitable for the average under 15.
	2 Hour - Expert + Masters 1-2	Expert + Masters 1-2 (19-39)	MF	Full loop	All the fun without all the pain.
	2 Hour - Master 3-4	Masters 3-4 (40-49)	MF	Full loop	All the fun without all the pain.
	2 Hour - Masters 5-6	Masters 5-6 (50-59)	MF	Full loop	All the fun without all the pain.
	2 Hour - Masters 7+	Masters 7+ (60+)	MF	Full loop	All the fun without all the pain.
	2 Hour - E-bike	E-Bike - U15 and up	MF	Full loop	Flat out BOOST mode the whole way. Can you hold onto the elites?

Bayview Blast

Sponsor	Category	Age	Gender	Course	Description
NORCO	4 Hour - Elite	Under 19+	MF	Full loop	The very best. Racing for CASH PRIZE
NORCO	4 Hour - E-bike	Under U19+	MF	Full loop	Flat out racing, no battery swaps
NORCO	4 Hour - E-bike Masters	40+	MF	Full loop	Flat out racing, no battery swaps
NORCO	4 Hour - Single Speed	U19+	MF	Full loop	Marathon on 1 gear.
NORCO	4 Hour - Enduro Downhill	U15+	MF	Full loop	4 hours to hit the 3 downhill runs as many times as you can. Fastest cumulative time across all 3 segments is the winner. No sessioning runs, no riding backwards on course. Permitted to wait for a clear run.
NORCO	4 Hour - U19	U19	MF	Full loop	Marathon on 2 wheels.
THE BIKE SHOP	4 Hour - Expert	Expert (19-29)	MF	Full loop	Marathon on 2 wheels.
THE BIKE SHOP	4 Hour - Masters 1	Masters 1 (30-34)	MF	Full loop	Marathon on 2 wheels.
THE BIKE SHOP	4 Hour - Masters 2	Masters 2 (35-39)	MF	Full loop	Marathon on 2 wheels.
THE BIKE SHOP	4 Hour - Masters 3	Masters 3 (40-44)	MF	Full loop	Marathon on 2 wheels.
THE BIKE SHOP	4 Hour - Masters 4	Masters 4 (45-49)	MF	Full loop	Marathon on 2 wheels.
ESB	4 Hour - Masters 5	Masters 5 (50-54)	MF	Full loop	Marathon on 2 wheels.
Pedal Inn	4 Hour - Masters 6	Masters 6 (55-59)	MF	Full loop	Marathon on 2 wheels.
Pedal Inn	4 Hour - Masters 7	Masters 7 (60-64)	MF	Full loop	Marathon on 2 wheels.
Hudson Brewing	4 Hour - Masters 8	Masters 8 (65-69)	MF	Full loop	Marathon on 2 wheels.
Hudson Brewing	4 Hour - Masters 9-10+	Masters 9-10+ (70-79+)	MF	Full loop	Marathon on 2 wheels.

Teams

Sponsor	Category	Age	Gender	Course	Description
	2 Hour - Relay Team of 2	Under 15+	Mixed	Full loop	1 rider on course at a time, tag to transition after the finish line. 1 lap each.
	4 Hour - Relay Team of 2 Male	Under 15+	MM	Full loop	1 rider on course at a time, tag to transition after the finish line.
	4 Hour - Relay Team of 2 Female	Under 15+	FF	Full loop	1 rider on course at a time, tag to transition after the finish line.
	4 Hour - Relay Team of 2 Mixed	Under 15+	MF	Full loop	1 rider on course at a time, tag to transition after the finish line.
	4 Hour - Relay Team of 2 E-bike	Under 15+	Mixed	Full loop	1 rider on course at a time, tag to transition after the finish line.

Notes:

• Don't see your favourite category? Email the racedirector@ratscc.com.au and we will try and include it.
  
• You can start new laps until the 2 hour or 4 hour time cut off and then finish the lap you are on. Some restrictions apply for juniors.

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Team Categories

Relay Team of 2 - E-bike

• This is a mixed gender, social focused category. E.g. 2 male, 2 female and male/female could all be competing for the same podium, if you want a fair competition, please race a solo category.
  

Relay Team of 2

• Male teams, female teams and mixed teams. This is for those who want a fair fight. This is a fun social focused category.

How do we enter as a team? Easy.

• The first rider to enter will set the team name, make it funny!
• Everyone else enters and pays for themselves, selecting their team name from a drop down menu. Solo riders just select N/A or no team as their team name.
• Riders can scratch themselves for a full refund. Your team can find a replacement rider or email the racedirector@ratscc.com to change category.
  

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Women's only start wave

Women’s Friendly Racing

• Optional women’s only start wave
  
• Supportive, non-intimidating environment
  
• Perfect for your first event
  

No pressure. No ego. Just riding.

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Elite Cash Prize

Podium	Cash Prize	Race Prize	Total Value
1st	$150	Summer Sprints all rounds	$225
2nd	$100	Summer Sprints all rounds	$175
3rd	$50	Summer Sprints all rounds	$125

Notes:

• Male and female prize pool is the same.
  

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Licensing

You need to be an AusCycling race member, this is covered by the mass participation day license. You do NOT need to purchase anything separately, we have looked after it.

A 4 week free trial is also available, although this is best saved for the Summer Sprints

Yearly membership is also available as 1 yearly payment or monthly payments

Please select the RATS Cycling Club as your club (You get a discount on all racing). Our membership numbers provide massive power when advocating for more trails, upgrades, funding and maintenance with governments and council.

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Refund and Scratching

Entered & can't make it? An automated refund is available using the Entry Boss scratching mechanism. Please note the scratching cut-off because non-attendance refunds after this time are not available. Once you scratch you can NOT re-enter.

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Event Rules

Document	Link
Event Technical Guide	TBA

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Race Schedule

Start Time	Category	Race Time	Gender	Age	Distance
8:00am	Micro Blast 10	10 mins	M/F	U9/U11	500m lap
8:20am	Mini Blast 2	30 mins	M/F	U13/U15	1.2km lap
8:21am	Mini Blast 4	30 mins	M/F	U13/U15	1.2km lap
9:10am mass start	Elites	2+4 Hour	M/F	U19+	18km lap
9:10am mass start	E-bikes	2+4 Hour	M/F	U19+	18km lap
9:10am mass start	Regular podiums	2+4 Hour	M/F	U19+	18km lap
9:10am mass start	Racers	2+4 Hour	M/F	U19+	18km lap
9:10am mass start	Competitive/PB	1 lap+2+4 Hour	M/F	U19+	18km lap
9:10am mass start	Completers	1 lap+2+4 Hour	M/F	U19+	18km lap
9:10am mass start	Social	1 lap+2+4 Hour	M/F	U19+	18km lap
9:10am mass start	Optional Ladies only	1 lap+2+4 Hour	M/F	U19+	18km lap

Notes:

• Riders self seed into their chosen mass start order.
  
• This is a mass start, all riders start at the same time. Elites at the front, regular podiums next, then racers, then competitive riders (PB personal best), then completers, then those looking to avoid the mad rush, then optional ladies only wave.
• Please use your best judgement as to where to place yourself in the pack, this is to place riders into their general speed group to minimise overtaking and traffic jams on the start lap, this is in everyone's best interest.
  
• If this is your first event please start in or after the completers group

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Vendors

Jungle Bean Coffee

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Jungle Bean will have a coffee van serving all morning. If you typically purchase a coffee please save it for when you arrive and support this business.

Norco Bikes

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Norco will be onsite with a range of demo e-bikes and display stock. Pending stock availability

Ferngully Productions

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Ferngully Productions will be onsite all day as our LIVE DJ. Taking song requests.

All vendors are welcome at no cost. Please email Racedirector@ratscc.com.au

Endless Trail MTB Hopers

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Photography

The RATS Cycling Club will have Element Photo and Video Productions taking professional photos of everyone throughout the day. They are widely regarded as the best in the business for MTB photos. All photos are completely free of charge. We will look after the bill.

The RATS Cycling Club may post these photos on all of our social media and may be used in paid advertisement or promotional material by the RATS, tourism websites, councillors, council, other government bodies or members of parliament Australia wide. By entering the race you agree to these terms and conditions. If you do NOT agree to this, please email the racedirector@ratscc.com.au

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Timed Downhill Segments

There will be 3 timed downhill segments along the course.
Top of Sorcerous into Doom Hippy
Flutter into Blow Sorceress last part (from link trail to the grass)

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Other Event Information

For event information please visit the event website
and follow the RATS Cycling Club and Bayview Blast on Facebook and Instagram.

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Registration

Online entries only for the 2026 Bayview Blast. No Exceptions!
Changes can be made by emailing the racedirector@ratscc.com.au BEFORE the race or at the rego desk on race day. Email preferred.

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Event Cancellations / Postponement

• The race will be postponed to another date, if you can not make the new date you can self scratch for a full refund.
  
• We will do our best to communicate our intentions early if the event is at risk of not proceeding.
  
• Riders will receive 100% refunds if the event is cancelled and not rescheduled.
  

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FPV Drone

An FPV drove operator MAY be at the event. By entering the event or attending the event as a volunteer, rider, spectator, political figure or any other person you agree and consent to an FPV drone flying in close proximity to you. The drone will fly over the start line and along the start loop at the opening of the event. The drone will not be on the main course.

By registering for this event (or registering a minor as their legal guardian), I acknowledge that a Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA/Drone) will be operating near participants for filming purposes.

I acknowledge that I/the minor have been briefed on and understand:

The Risk: There is a potential risk to life or injury in the event of an impact, although the drone is operated under strict energy thresholds to minimise harm.
Flight Paths: The drone will follow riders along the trail at the start of the race.
Safety Mitigations: Specific safety controls and emergency response plans are in place for this operation.
Right to Refuse: I have the right to withhold or withdraw consent for myself or the minor under my care.

I confirm that I have the capacity to understand these risks and provide this consent freely and voluntarily."

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Rider Briefing Pack

The rider briefing pack will be available on our website and socials and will be emailed to all entered riders once entries close. Please download it and read it. ALL the event information is in there including maps, times, cut off times, car park close times, etc.

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Course Map

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COURSE DETAILS
Distance per lap: 18km.
Total climbing per lap: 250m.
Lap time: 60 minutes for Elites to 90 minutes for beginners.
Difficulty: Green and blue trails, all features have a suitable B line.
Key features: Single track - fire road - single track - fire road for optimal racing and passing opportunities and NO stupidly steep hills.

We will endeavour to have the course marked with arrows by the 1st of April.

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More Info

Found some errors? Please email the racedirector@ratscc.com.au
Please read this entire page. All the information you need should be in here. Otherwise please contact the Race Director below.

Email: racedirector@ratscc.com.au
Website: http://www.ratscc.com.au/bayview-blast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RATSCyclingClub/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bayviewblast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ratscyclingclub/
Phone: Race Director Keegan Barns: 0401 502 343