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Mike Carney Toyota Paluma Push
Mike Carney Toyota Paluma Push

The Mike Carney Toyota Paluma Push is one of North Queensland’s most iconic XC Mountain Bike races. It started in 2002 and is held on the third weekend of July each year. The event is an individual challenge as well as a great social ride.

Book your camping spot at the Cricket Oval and join us for live music, food truck fiesta, bon fire and beers to celebrate all things Paluma Push and mountain biking in North Queensland.

We acknowledge the Nywaigi people and Gugu Badhun People as the Traditional Owners of this land. We pay our respects to their cultures, their ancestors and their Elders, past and present – and all future generations.

For more information on Paluma, please visit the National Parks website or the Paluma Info website.

When: 13th July 2024

Riders start in the dreamy Paluma Village, following a course that winds its way through lush World Heritage Rainforest, around the Paluma Dam, down into shady big timber and open cattle country and finishes at the historic tin mining settlement of Hidden Valley.

Take the challenge and do the Push. Be it your first time or your 10th, you are in it to win it or just riding with mates.
The Push offers 3 distances to suit all levels of skill and experience. This year we are adding a 100km course option for the seasoned riders, let’s see who is up for the challenge.
If it is your first endurance mountain bike race the 42km Recreational Course will be the most ideal and suitable course. This course is recommended for the novice (6 months or more of regular riding) to intermediate mountain bike riders with a good level of fitness and reasonable skill level.
The 53km course is a step up, if you’ve done the 42km Recreational Course before and/or are looking to further challenge your mountain bike skills, then the Intermediate Course is for you. It’s hard work but will be rewarding. This course is recommended for experienced riders with a good level of fitness and a competent skill level for single track sections.
The 70km course is the ultimate mountain bike challenge. It has long solid climbs and descents as well as technical sections along the way. This course is recommended for very experienced and very fit riders. The 100km will be one hell of a ride, in a good way of course. It is a challenge even for the fittest and experienced riders.


Paluma Push Social Rides

Paluma Social Ride # 1

When: 28th April 2024

Where: Meeting point is at the Paluma Community Hall (start line of the Paluma Push), 65 Mt Spec Road, Paluma.

Ride description: The group is leaving Paluma at 9am, heading to the Lake via Paluma Dam Road (17km one way). When we get to the Dam, we will have a break, before returning the same way.

This ride is ideal for Paluma Push rookies as we stop at the Dam turnoff as well as Birthday creek to recover and get some insights into the course and race.

Paluma Social Ride # 2

When: 26th May 2024

Where: Meeting point is at the Paluma Community Hall (start line of the Paluma Push), 65 Mt Spec Road, Paluma.

Ride description: The group is leaving Paluma at 9am, heading to the Lake via Paluma Dam Road (17km one way). When we get to the Dam, we split into two groups. One group continues along the Paluma Dam Loop (12km). And the other group rides to CP3. Once back at the Dam we ride back along the Dam Road to Paluma (17km).

This ride is ideal for rookies wanting to ride past the Dam to CP3 as well as those wanting to experience the Dam Loop.

Hidden Valley Social Ride

When: 22nd & 23rd June 2024

Where: meeting point is the Ted Furber Memorial Park aka the Cricket Grounds in Hidden Valley. This is the finish line for the Paluma Push as well as the After Party and camping location for the event. Please note, this is private property and the trails are not accessible outside of the social rides and the Paluma Push race day. Please respect these restrictions in order for the event to have a long-lasting and positive relationship with the property owners.

Ride Description:

  • Saturday: We are leaving the Cricket Grounds at 3pm on Saturday afternoon and we will ride out to the Grave Yards Loop and return via CP6, crossing Running River (your feet will get wet). Approximately 20km return.
  • Sunday: There will be two options. One group will leave the Cricket grounds at 9am in the morning and we are heading out to ride the Jacobsen’s Loop section of the 70km and 100km course. Approx. 30km. The other group will explore the Hidden Valley trails on an easier and shorter ride.

If you would like to camp at the Hidden Valley Cricket Grounds on Saturday night, a $10 donation will be collected that night. This goes to the local Rural Fire Brigade to help with the maintenance of the facilities.

Please register your attendance for the Social Rides via the online booking form on the Paluma Push website. If you have any further questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

For more info and registration please visit the Paluma Push website

For more info and registration please visit the Paluma Push website

For more info and registration please visit the Paluma Push website

Registrations for Paluma Push are now open!

For more info and registration please visit the Paluma Push website

For more info and registration please visit the Paluma Push website

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