Brisbane Cycling Festival: Mega guide to how you can get involved
Brisbane’s biggest cycling festival is back. Here are just some of the ways you can get involved. SEE THE LIST
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We’ve compiled a massive list of how you can get involved in the Brisbane Cycling Festival, no matter whether you’re a spectator, competitor or you’re looking for a fun day out with your family.
Date: Until 1 April
The Oceania Championships promise to be an exciting series of races, with championship titles contested for BMX Freestyle, Mountain Bike Cross Country, Mountain Bike Downhill, Para-cycling, Road and Track.
Tickets can be booked on the Bicyclette website.
Uci Gran Fondo Time Trial World Qualifier
Venue: Brisbane Koala Bushlands Park, Burbank
Date: March 30
Price: $50
Riders born before 2004 are eligible to participate in the time trial. Those that finish in the top 20 per cent of their age group will be given the opportunity to participate in the 2023 World Championships.
Tickets can be booked on the Tour de Brisbane website.
ALÉ King ST Kick It: Street Criterium
Venue: King Street
Date: March 31
Participate in street criterium racing or watch the fun with a VIP package.
Tickets can be booked on the NX Sports website.
Venue: Brisbane Showgrounds
Date: March 31 – April 2
Price: Free Entry
Get ready to live your best life, with the Active Lifestyle Expo full of opportunities to learn about living an active lifestyle.
Venue: Ken Fletcher Park
Date: April 1
Price: Free Entry
Young riders will be taught by specialist instructors on how to ride safely while on Queensland’s bikeways.
Australian Unity Tour de Brisbane
Venue: Brisbane Showgrounds
Date: April 2
Price: $10.00
Ride for yourself, for charity or for a spot on the podium. The Australian Unity Tour de Brisbane has a goal of raising over 5600 hours of medical research for organ transplants, heart disease, lung disease, dementia and mental health.
Tickets can be booked on the Tour de Brisbane website.
Venue: Bardon
Date: April 3
Price: $34
In groups of six, children will be taught to ride with confidence and transition from training wheels.
Venue: Darra BMX Facility
Date: April 4
Price: Free Entry
Are you looking to get into BMX? This session will teach BMX riders how to ride safely. A safe and suitable BMX bike, a helmet and closed in footwear must be supplied by the rider.
Tickets can be booked on the Brisbane City Council website.
Introduction to the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail
Venue: 161 Grace St, Wulkuraka QLD 4305
Date: April 15
Price: $20.00
Riders will be given the opportunity to complete a 42km bike ride from Wulkuraka to Fernvale in a safe and supportive environment.
Fox Superflow Eastern Escarpment
Venue: Eastern Escarpment Mountain Bike Trails, Mt Cotton
Date: April 15
Price: $65.00
Held at Mount Cotton, the event is open to riders from all backgrounds and ages. Start and finish times are flexible, allowing riders to complete the course without the stress.
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