When you’ve got a Tuesday night off work and a craving to ride, it’s only natural to rally the Biker Minions. What started as a casual evening cruise turned into a 400km adventure, full of winding roads, laughter, fuel stops, and even a kangaroo cameo.
The Roll-Out
Co-Ride Leader Anthony kicked things off from the northside of Brisbane around 5:30 pm, weaving from Caboolture through Dakabin, Deagon, Fortitude Valley, and Brisbane City. By the time we regrouped at Milton Maccas, the crew was forming nicely. After grabbing a few more friends, we headed out to Ripley to meet our other Co-Ride Leader, Vee.
A “not-so-brief” fuel stop later, and with the pre-ride banter complete, it was time to hit the open road.
The Route
From Ripley, we pushed through Peak Crossing to Boonah, across to Rathdowney, and into Beaudesert. Riders and bikes alike were well-fed at the local Maccas, and tanks were topped before the group naturally split — some followed Vee back via Ipswich, while others joined Anthony for the long haul north on the Mount Lindsey Highway.
That stretch led us back through the City, then north, and eventually all the way to Bribie Island. Somewhere near the bowls club, a certain Lindsey had a late night rendezvous with a kangaroo while slow-riding — just a reminder that wildlife doesn’t care if you’re on two wheels or four.
The Finish
The ride wrapped up with a hearty breakfast at H Cafe & Bar, a fitting reward after 13 hours on the road. With bellies full and the sun attempting to climbing higher, the final mission was ensuring our learner riders made it safely back to their “natural habitats.”
The Stats
- Distance: ~400km
- Duration: 13 hours (including food + fuel stops)
- Highlights: Meeting new riders, great roads, night runs, and of course… that kangaroo encounter.
To all the Biker Minions who joined us — thanks for making it another unforgettable ride. And to those future Minions waiting for their first run, here’s a little teaser: enjoy the timelapse video of our departure from Ripley, QLD.
Until the next one — ride safe, ride together. 🏍️💛