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Tour de Brisbane
Brisbane, Queensland·Date to be confirmed·105 km / 60 km / 35 km / 10 km Family Ride
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Quick Information
At a glance.
Location
📍 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Usually Held
🗓 April
2026 Event Date
Date to be confirmed
Distances
105 km · 60 km · 35 km · 10 km Family Ride
Course Type
Road (closed)
Difficulty
Beginner
Entries
Opening Soon
Official Website
Last Updated
November 2025
Countdown
Race date to be confirmed
Preparing for this event?
Recommended plan: 12 Week Endurance Cycling Build.
- ✔First gran fondo
- ✔Return to cycling
- ✔PB attempt on 105 km
Overview
The event.
Tour de Brisbane is Queensland's flagship road cycling event and one of the few opportunities in Australia to ride the streets of a major capital city on fully closed roads. The event starts and finishes at South Bank and rolls through the CBD, Story Bridge, Kangaroo Point cliffs and the leafy western suburbs. With multiple distance options — from a family-friendly 10km loop to a 105km challenge — it is designed to introduce new riders to the community while still giving experienced cyclists a fast, spectator-lined day out. Held every April, it has become a cornerstone of the south-east Queensland cycling calendar and a rare chance to see Brisbane's skyline from the saddle without a single car in sight.
Big-city start line energy, spectators lining Story Bridge, and a festival village at South Bank all afternoon.
Who it suitsNew gran fondo riders wanting a supported first big event; experienced riders chasing a quick city ride; families and juniors on the shorter loops.
Distances
105 km
60 km
35 km
10 km Family Ride
Course Breakdown
The route.
- Distance
- 105 km / 60 km / 35 km / 10 km
- Elevation
- ~1,000 m for the 105 km course
- Surface
- Sealed road, fully closed
- Major climbs
- Story Bridge approach, Coot-tha loop, Toowong ramps
- Feed zones
- Two on the 105 km, one on the 60 km
- Technical sections
- Urban corners, tram tracks in the CBD, fast descents into the valley
Difficulty Snapshot
Col de Sud assessment.
Endurance
Climbing
Technical
Weather exposure
Beginner suitability
General Col de Sud assessment — not an official event rating.
Typical Conditions
What to expect.
- Temperature
- 14–24°C
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Wind
- Light
- Rain likelihood
- Low
- Water temperature
- TBC
- Altitude
- TBC
How to Train
Preparing your body.
Recommended preparation
12 weeks of structured riding for most, 16 for returning cyclists.
Long sessions
Long ride progresses to 110 km with rolling elevation in the final 4 weeks.
Strength training
Twice weekly gym work — squats, deadlifts, single-leg step-ups.
Recovery
One rest day, one very easy spin day per week.
Course-specific prep
Include repeats of Mt Coot-tha or similar 10-minute climbs.
Nutrition practice
Practise 60–90 g carbs/hour on long rides.
Equipment testing
Fresh chain, tubeless sealant top-up, and clean cassette race week.
Key weekly sessions
- — One long endurance ride 3–4 hours
- — One sweetspot / tempo session
- — One VO2 or short-interval session
- — 1–2 easy recovery rides
- — Optional strength session
Race Weekend Guide
Plan your trip.
Travel
Brisbane Airport (BNE) is 20 minutes from South Bank by Airtrain.
Accommodation
Stay in South Bank, West End or the CBD for a walkable start line.
Packet collection
Race pack pickup runs Friday and Saturday at South Bank event hub.
Parking
Very limited near the start. Walk from your hotel or use CityCat ferry.
Public transport
TransLink train and CityCat run early on event morning.
Weather
Autumn Brisbane — cool morning, warm afternoon.
What to pack
Bib, timing chip, gels, sunscreen, ID.
Nutrition
Familiar breakfast 2 hours before start.
Recovery
Easy walk along Southbank Parklands after your ride.
Local cafés
Gunshop Cafe in West End, or Wolff Coffee Roasters near the CBD.
After the race
Stay for Moreton Island, Mt Coot-tha lookout or a Scenic Rim day trip.
Equipment Checklist
What to pack.
Safety
- Helmet
- ID + emergency contact
Kit
- Cycling shoes
- Rain jacket / gilet
- Gloves (full and half finger)
Nutrition
- Race nutrition (gels, bars)
- Bottles / hydration mix
Mechanical
- Spare tubes x2
- CO₂ inflator + cartridges
- Mini pump
- Multi-tool + tyre levers
Tech
- GPS computer + charger
- Front & rear lights
- Power bank
Comfort
- Chamois cream
- Sunscreen
Frequently Asked
Questions we hear.
Is Tour de Brisbane beginner friendly?+
Yes — the 10 km and 35 km loops are ideal first events, and the whole route is on fully closed roads.
How much climbing is there?+
The 105 km course has around 1,000 m of climbing spread through Brisbane's inner ring; the shorter distances are much flatter.
What bike should I ride?+
A road bike is ideal. Aero wheels are permitted.
When do entries open?+
Entries usually open in late spring for the following April event.
What weather should I expect?+
Autumn Brisbane is typically 14–24 °C with low humidity and light winds.
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Last details checked: November 2025