PUMP N FLOW – SUNSHINE COAST

Location: QLD
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025

Shred & Flow returns to the Sunshine Coast's renowned Sugarbag MTB Park, delivering an innovative race format that packs maximum excitement into a single morning of riding. This condensed version of Rocky Trail's famous Superflow® events offers three short, flowing stages where riders can take up to five runs each, creating the perfect blend of competitive spirit and social riding.

Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025

Location: Sugar Bag Road Mountain Bike Trails, Caloundra, QLD

Event Type: Pump track racing and skills festival

Schedule:

  • Rocky Trail Shred & Flow: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Pump & Flow Registration: 2:00 PM
  • Competition Start: 3:00 PM
  • Event Close: 7:30 PM

The purpose-built pump track at Sugarbag MTB Park offers a perfect blend of rollers and berms, designed to let riders generate speed through body movement rather than pedaling. The track welcomes all wheel sizes and provides multiple line choices, making it engaging for both newcomers and experienced riders. Racing takes place on a clearly marked course with a single timing point, allowing riders to focus on flow and rhythm.

Registration includes:

  • Race plate
  • Multiple timed runs
  • Access to finals (qualifying riders)
  • Professional timing
  • Event shirt
  • Red Bull refreshment
  • Junior Session (5 to U15): Early afternoon
  • Senior Session (U17+): Late afternoon

Competition Format:

  • Open qualification sessions
  • Eliminator heats
  • Finals (time trial or head-to-head)

Age categories available for both male and female riders, with rankings based on fastest times throughout the day.

  • Professional first aid coverage
  • Neutral bike mechanical support
  • Live timing and results
  • Music and commentary
  • Toilets and shower facilities
  • Equipment displays and demonstrations
  • Red Bull tent and refreshments

By Car

  • From Brisbane: 1 hour via Bruce Highway/M1 (80 km)
  • From Gold Coast: 2 hours via M1 (150 km)
  • From Sunshine Coast Airport: 30 minutes via Nicklin Way (25 km)

By Air

  • Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
  • Regular services from Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide
  • Airlines: Qantas, Virgin, Jetstar
  • Car hire available at terminal
  • 30 minutes drive to event site

Airport Transfers

  • Con-X-ion shuttle service from Sunshine Coast Airport
  • Pre-booking recommended during peak season
  • Door-to-door service available

Local Transport

  • TransLink buses operate throughout Caloundra
  • Route 600 services Sugar Bag Road area
  • Rideshare services readily available

Parking

  • Limited onsite parking - arrive early
  • Alternative parking locations:
  • Caloundra High School Carpark (400m walk)
  • Bower Street sporting facilities (600m walk)
  • Street parking available on Bower St
  • Stop, Drop and Go zone for equipment unloading

Make a weekend of it by combining your race experience with the Sunshine Coast's renowned beaches, local brewing scene, and family attractions. The region offers perfect conditions for pre-race preparation and post-race recovery, with numerous cycling-friendly accommodation options and facilities.

Mountain Biking

Recovery Activities

  • Kings Beach (5 minutes)
  • Ocean recovery session
  • Beachfront cafes
  • Salt water pools
  • Caloundra Coastal Walk (5 minutes)
  • 25km coastal pathway
  • Perfect for easy spin-out rides
  • Spectacular ocean views

Food & Beverage

Family Activities

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