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 Traditional 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 Rainforest Course is a step up, if you’ve done the 42km Traditional Course before and/or are looking to further challenge your mountain bike skills, then the Rainforest 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 Cross Country 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 Marathon Course 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: Sunday, 26 April 2026

Time: 9am to 12pm

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.

Access: The Paluma Range Road will be open for the Social Ride, with no TMR permit required. Access will be managed via an escort system, operating on the hour, every hour, between 6am and 6pm under convoy arrangements.

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Paluma Social Ride #2

When: Sunday, 17 May 2026

Time: 9am to 1pm

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.

Access: The Paluma Range Road will be open for the Social Ride, with no TMR permit required. Access will be managed via an escort system, operating on the hour, every hour, between 6am and 6pm under convoy arrangements.

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Hidden Valley Social Ride 

When: Saturday, 20 and Sunday, 21 June 2026

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 Ground at 3pm on Saturday afternoon and we will ride out to the Grave Yards before returning to CP6 near Running River. After crossing the River (your feet will get wet), we will follow some Single track back to the Cricket Ground. This ride is approximately 20km return and we will ride together stopping at certain points to re-group.

Sunday: Our group will leave the Cricket ground at 9am in the morning to ride the Jacobsen’s Loop which features in the 70km and 100km course. This ride of approximately 30km will have some hills so bring your climbing legs. That said, this is a beautiful part of Hidden Valley station and you will not be disappointed. As per Saturdays ride, we will ride together and re-group on a regular basis. Please allow about 3 hours for this ride.

If you would like to camp at the Hidden Valley Cricket Ground on Saturday night, a $10 Cash donation will be collected that night. This goes to the local Rural Fire Brigade to help with the maintenance of the facilities. The Cricket Ground has a large shed as well as showers and toilets. Please bring your own food and drinks.

Access: The Paluma Range Road will be open for the Social Ride, with no TMR permit required. Access will be managed via an escort system, operating on the hour, every hour, between 6am and 6pm under convoy arrangements and note that trailers and caravans are not permitted. As the drive up the range and out to Hidden Valley takes over an hour, your last escort time on Saturday will be 1pm and on Sunday will be 7am.

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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