The Popular “Tour De Bay” is held in Hervey Bay & is for all riders! This 25km route takes you on a beautiful tour of Point Vernon & all Hervey Bay has to offer. Enjoy the Esplanade & the Great Sandy Strait – it really is a scenic cycle!
Loop rides are our favourite, mostly because it keeps your ride interesting & there’s more opportunity for lovely views! This route is your ideal weekend ride in Bundaberg as you stroll through rich farmlands of the region.
Bundaberg Regional Council with the help of Bundaberg Cycling Reference Group have created a heap more routes in & around the area – view them here. If you are a local looking for people to ride with, be sure to reach out to Bundaberg Mad Cycologists who meet for social rides Sunday mornings from various locations around Bundaberg.
An interesting ride through timbered grazing country awaits just south of Warwick. The hilly terrain & tree lined road offers great wind protection but be wary of the kangaroos which are often spotted along the route.
This is the type of ride that is mostly uphill on the way out, but rewards you with a long lasting downhill on the way back. There are quite a few cycling routes which start in Warwick – find more here thanks to Warwick Cycling.
The Gap to Mt Glorious is a great weekend road ride which explores the beautiful rainforest views not too far from Brisbane.
Starting on the corner of Settlement Road and Waterworks Road, wind your way through the several long and challenging climbs and sweeping descents before heading north for the tough Mount Glorious climb or west for the easier Mount Nebo ascent. This is definitely not a ride for the inexperienced! Expect many inclines, as of course, it is a mountain!
Related ride: Gap Creek
Find out more about Mt Glorious and its attractions here.
If you’re after a challenge (we’re talking 434m of ascending in just 24km) than this is a great option! Featuring in a past Tour of Toowoomba, this scenic loop includes a number of short climbs that exceed 15 degrees. If you do it once & want more – be sure to try the loop in both directions!
The Preston loop in Toowoomba is a great training ride if you are preparing for a long-distance riding challenge. If this is something you aiming for – check out out Bike Life Blog here for some useful tips!
Equal amounts ascent & descent? Sounds good to us! From Yeppoon start cycling north to Byfield and turn back at the Farnborough Road/Woodbury Road junction. This route is perfect for a before work ride, weekend stroll or training ride.
Looking at using this route for training? Be sure to check out out Bike Life Blog which has heaps of great articles including tips for healthy eating!
This Springbrook and Hinze Dam loop is a hilly ride popular with many intermediate to advanced cyclists on the Gold Coast. If a 65 km bike ride on the Gold Coast sounds like your ideal day out, then put on that lycra, clip in the cleats, gather the crew and get going.
Starting at Laver Family Park near Mudgeeraba this ride is seriously breathtaking. Think waterfalls, wildlife, & panoramas. The turnaround point in Springbook is the Fudge Shop which is a great place to stop for a coffee before heading back over Pine Creek Road and down to the gorgeous Hinze Dam and riding all the way back home.
Be warned, this is a very challenging ride and not suitable for beginners!
Looking for a challenging ride that travels through rainforests, beaches and Instagram-worthy cafes? Look no further! Named after Olympic cyclist Darren Smith, this route runs along the coast between Point Danger, Coolangatta and Paradise Point. Notably, parts of the route are right on the coastline so you can pitstop at one of many glorious beaches for a bit of sun, surf and sand!
Related: Nerang National Park
Whilst challenging, the 48km Darren Smith Memorial Route is a great ride alongside a few friends. Go hard with your friends during the ride and wind-down afterwards at the beach for a picnic or delicious fish and chips.
