Everything you need to know about Tour de Brisbane

When: Sunday 13 April 2025

Dubbed ‘Australia’s ultimate Sunday ride’, Tour de Brisbane is one of Australia’s largest community cycling events, gripping Brisbane in a day-long bike riding, lycra-wearing extravaganza.

Taking over 110km of fully closed roads across the city on Sunday 13 April 2025, Tour de Brisbane is one of the most hotly anticipated Queensland cycling events in the sporting calendar; everything from competitive races, endurance rides, fun cycles, and family-friendly routes, all for raising funds for not-for-profit The Common Good.

Saddle up: How to participate in Tour de Brisbane

Whether you want an easy ride or race to the finish line, there’s an event for every two-wheeled enthusiast.

Want to ride alongside friends and family? The Big Family Ride is for you. Suitable for all ages (from 3+) starting at the festival hub in the Brisbane Showgrounds, wind through the city on fully closed roads at your own pace. Kids aged 8+ can opt-in for solo rides, and little ones between 3-7 can ride in a bike trailer or designated bike seat.

Up for a solo challenge? Perhaps you’re a seasoned pro or budding athlete, or just getting into the sport, there’s a host of competitive races on offer. Opt-in for a 50km, 80km, or 110km ride, or test your stamina in the Sprint Duathlon; a 30km ride, 5km combo, and the 2025 Australian Championships for Sprint Duathlon. Your heart may be racing (and your feet aching) but you’ll enjoy a fully closed route over Brisbane’s iconic Story Bridge.

Going for the glory of an international title? The 110km Long Ride UCI Gran Fondo World Series Qualifier is where you can really test your mettle. Battle the steep gradient of Mount Coot-tha for a chance of international qualifying greatness.

Even if you’ve not been bitten by the bike riding bug, Tour de Brisbane’s festival hub in Bowen Hills’ Brisbane Showgrounds will be rife with festival spirit, live music, food trucks, brand merch, and presentations happening right though the day.

Signed up for Tour de Brisbane? What to do before you ride

If you’ve signed up for a ride or race, you’ll need to collect your riders’ pack and sign in for your event at the Tour de Brisbane festival hub at the Brisbane Showgrounds. Keep an eye out for when check-in opens in your event confirmation email. For competitive racers, this is when you’ll receive your timing chip.

Know when your ride starts. The exact start times of each event will be sent to participants closer to event day, while wave start times for each distance can be found in the Rider Guides, released one week before the event.

Brought a bag? There will be bag storage available on race day to ensure everyone is in peak aerodynamic form.

Hit up the Tour de Brisbane FAQ page for more details and answers to

How to get to Tour de Brisbane

Tour de Brisbane’s event hub for 2025 is located at the Brisbane Showgrounds in Bowen Hills. Parking is available in the designated car parks adjacent to the showgrounds on Gregory Terrace, O’Connell Terrace and King Street.

You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to public transport options; Fortitude Valley Train station is just a 15-minute walk to the Brisbane Showgrounds, while bus stops located on Bowen Bridge Road outside The Old Museum and on St Pauls Terrace near King Street are moments from the Showgrounds’ entrance. Be sure to check which routes may be affected by road and tunnel closures on the event day.

How to navigate Tour de Brisbane road closures

With over 7,000 cyclists coming out in force for the 2025 Tour de Brisbane, expect expansive road closures and route changes across the city come event day.

All roads surrounding the Brisbane Showgrounds including Gregory Terrace and King Street will be completely closed off. In the CBD, the Riverside Expressway, Elizabeth St, George St, Charlotte St, Eagle St, Adelaide St and Queen St will all be completely closed, with a few inner-city streets open to local residents only.

In addition, many of the major roads, tunnels and bridges in and out of the city will also be closed including Milton Road, Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, Mt Coot-tha Road, Go Between Bridge, Inner City Bypass, Kingsford Smith Drive, Breakfast Creek Road, Clem7, Legacy Way Tunnel, Airport Link Tunnel, and areas of the Western Freeway, Ipswich Motorway, and Southern Cross Way will all be impacted.

Public transport routes will also be affected by the Tour de Brisbane road closures, with detailed route changes to be outlined on the Translink website closer to event day. On the event day, Google Maps, Waze and Apple Maps will provide live updates to affected roads across the city, with all roads reopening once cyclists have made their way through the event routes.

A full list of road closures will be available on the Tour de Brisbane website prior to event day.

Where to eat, stay and play in Brisbane during Tour de Brisbane

It’s not just during Tour de Brisbane that you’ll be able to get in on the festival feels – the city will be buzzing over the entire weekend.

With the festival hub located conveniently at the Brisbane Showgrounds in the inner-city Bowen Hills, you’re in a prime spot for some of Brisbane’s best restaurants, cafes and entertainment spots. Fortitude Valley, New Farm, James Street and Brunswick Street are bursting with dining options, shopping, beautiful parks and riverside walks, and family-friendly activities, should you fancy exploring the local neighbourhood.

Considering a long weekend in Brisbane? You’d be mad not to – especially if you’re coming off the back of a gruelling bike ride. There’s Brisbane accommodation to suit every party size and budget, and plenty of boutique and luxury hotels worth booking if you want to go all out.

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