Club Name

06/05/2025

Proposal to Change the Club Name – Help Shape Our Future

Since its foundation in 1994, the Sunshine Coast Bicycle Touring Club has grown and evolved, much like the vibrant cycling community it serves. Originally formed as a hub for recreational, touring, and commuting cyclists, our club has stayed true to its roots while adapting to the changing interests and demographics of local riders.

Over the past 30 years, our membership has expanded to include riders of all levels and abilities, with weekly rides spanning a range of distances and styles—not just touring. Yet, despite our inclusivity, feedback from prospective members has highlighted a recurring theme: the current club name can give the impression that we are only for tourers, discouraging wider participation.

To ensure our club continues to grow and thrive into the future, the Committee has been considering a new name—one that better reflects the diverse riding we offer and makes it easier for people to find and identify with us.

After thoughtful deliberation, the Committee is proposing the following new names (listed in order of preference):

Bicycle Sunshine Coast
Biking Sunshine Coast
Bicycling Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast Bicycle

These options have been selected because they are clear, inclusive, and easily searchable online. Importantly, they are not currently in use by other organisations, ensuring a strong and unique identity for our club.

Next Steps

As an incorporated association, any official name change must be approved at a general meeting. A formal proposal will be presented at our next Annual General Meeting (AGM), where members will be asked to vote on adopting one of the names listed above.

If approved by members and subsequently by the Office of Fair Trading, the club will move forward with the rebranding process.

Member Benefits

To mark this new chapter, the Committee is planning to offer new club riding gear at heavily discounted prices, along with other branded merchandise at no cost to members.

We believe this change represents an exciting opportunity to refresh our image, grow our membership, and continue building a welcoming and dynamic cycling community.

We encourage all members to attend the AGM and have their say.

Phillip Price
President