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Clubs & riding groups

The motorcycle clubs, social rides and communities worth knowing across South East Queensland — from marque clubs to learner-friendly group rides. Run a club? List your events on Tarmac Nation.

Social & all-brand riding groups

SEQ Motorcycle Riders

One of the biggest open riding communities in South East Queensland — all bikes, all experience levels. Short rides, spirited rides and overnighters built on respect, safety and enjoyment.

East Coast Adventure Riders Australia

A growing adventure-riding community out of Brisbane for mixed-surface and ADV riders.

Band of Bikers

A Brisbane social riding group with strong, regular weekend turnouts.

Helping New Motorcyclists

A Brisbane group focused on learners and new riders — supported, low-pressure group rides.

Queensland Motoriders

An established Brisbane social group with mid-month and member-organised rides.

Marque & brand clubs

Ducati Owners Club of Queensland (DOCQ)
Ducati

Long-established Ducati club (since 1977) with 400+ members across QLD — riding, racing, technical support and social events.

Queensland Ducati Motorcycle Club (QDMC)
Ducati

The inclusive, fast-growing Ducati club with strong dealer ties — open to Ducati owners and fans on any bike.

Brisbane HOG Chapter
Harley-Davidson

Large, established Harley Owners Group chapter (since 1989) with monthly group rides, social events and rallies.

Gasoline Alley HOG Chapter
Harley-Davidson

Dealer-sponsored HOG chapter active across Brisbane, Logan, the Gold Coast and the Scenic Rim.

BMW Motorcycle Club Queensland
BMW

Brisbane-based BMW club with organised rides, social events and a long-running monthly newsletter.

Triumph Owners MCC Australia
Triumph

The Australian arm of the Triumph Owners club — social rides, events and support for Triumph riders of every era.

Track, race & sport clubs

Motorcycle Sportsmen of Queensland (MSQ)

Road-racing club (since 1958) running race weekends, track days and coaching at Morgan Park and Queensland Raceway.

QLD Early Motorcycle Sports Club (QEMSC)

Historic road racing for motorcycles built up to 1999 — a niche but passionate community.

Touring & lifestyle clubs

Ulysses Club

Australia's largest social motorcycle club for riders 40+, with a strong SEQ presence and a long-distance touring focus.

Historic Motorcycle Club of Queensland (HMCCQ)

A restoration and preservation community for veteran through to historic machines.

Governing body

Motorcycling Queensland (MQ)

The peak body for motorcycle sport in Queensland — affiliated clubs, a full club directory and the state event calendar.