Trail bike riding is an increasingly-popular recreational activity in SEQ. More and more people are choosing trail bike riding as their preferred recreational pursuit. With ever-increasing numbers of riders, SEQ councils have struggled to find land suitable for trail bike riding facilities. Many existing facilities, including some controlled by councils, are facing closure due to redevelopment of their sites or are under pressure from surrounding residents.
Attempts by private operators and clubs to establish new facilities and access sites have also met with difficulty.
To address this massive problem the Council of Mayors (SEQ), in coordination with the State Government, created the Trail Bike Taskforce in 2008.
This Trail Bike Taskforce is made up of Councillors and officers from across all SEQ Councils represented by the Council of Mayors (SEQ). The primary aim of this group is to identify, protect and develop sites that provide safe and legal options for trail bike riding.
This Taskforce has been very active since its inception and has been effective in taking real steps towards a solution. Much of the current work for the Taskforce is directing the planning and development of the Wyaralong trail bike facility.
With the Council of Mayors (SEQ) and the State working together, trail bike riders across SEQ will be able to enjoy their chosen recreational activity now and into the future.
