Lifelong bike junkie and Baringa Bikes director Scott Durston has a few tips and tricks for families looking to get out and about across Aura on two wheels.

Over the next 20 years, Aura is planned to include 700 hectares of conservation and park areas and 200 kilometres of cycle ways and walking paths.

Mr Durston set up his base in the Aura Business Park as a way to service both casual and serious riders looking for high quality bikes, scooters, accessories and repairs in their own backyard.

“I ride around here all the time,” Mr Durston said.

“When I have Mondays off, I usually devote that time to going off for a ride – Aura is absolutely fantastic for riders of all levels.”

Mr Durston said he took a risk to set up a bike shop in a time when many were closing down, but said he believed the area needed a locally owned and operated shop for cyclists and is attracting customers from across the Sunshine Coast.

His workshop is especially popular for local servicing and repairs.

“With the bike paths here in Aura and the Sugarbag Road Mountain Biking Trails we have a lot of choice for riders in our local area alone,” he said.

“Our mission at Baringa Bikes is to provide our customers with the highest quality bikes and gear, exceptional service, and a welcoming and inclusive environment that inspires and supports a love of cycling.

“We’re committed to promoting cycling as a healthy, eco-friendly, and fun mode of transportation and recreation.”

Mr Durston has mapped out a ride loop for local families to try this spring.

Baringa Bikes Ride Guide – September

Difficulty Level: Beginner (suitable for children)

Distance: 5km loop

Starting Point: Baringa Community Centre, Edwards Terrace, Baringa

Scenery: Stop by the spot the ducks on the pond at the halfway point.

Ending Point: Baringa Community Centre.

Trying out the loop?

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