Brisbane to Gold Coast Cycle Challenge

Brisbane to Gold Coast Cycle Challenge is QLD’s biggest bike ride and raises awareness of the health benefits of cycling

The Brisbane to Gold Coast Cycle Challenge is a Mater Foundation event in partnership with Bicycle Queensland’s largest event, with thousands of riders joining to ride the 40, 60 or 100km route between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The classic ride and original ride is the 100km route.

This event starts in 2 different locations. The 60km riders start from the Olivers Sports Complex in Eagleby. The 100km riders start from St Lucia, just south of the Brisbane CBD. The 40km ride starts at St Lucia after the long course riders depart and finishes at the 60km start in Eagleby.

Riders are split into a number of self-assessed average speed categories to help with traffic control along the way. There will also be a women’s peloton. The courses are flat with some small undulations. The 100km riders will have only 700m of elevation gain, with the only major crest occurring in the first 10km.  After that, it’s only minor lumps to enjoy.

The 100km ride starts off at Eleanor Schonell Bridge (Green Bridge) at UQ with an uninterrupted traffic-free 17km start along the South East Busway. After exiting the Busway the course then follows a combination of service and suburban roads all the way to the Broadwater Parklands at Southport on the Gold Coast with a couple of rest stops in between.

The First Stop is at Eagleby where the 60km riders will join in. There is a second stop at the 80 km mark (approx 20km from the Gold Coast).

There is a series of pre and post-ride transport options available at the end of the event. You can either travel by train with your bike or by bus (where your bike will be loaded onto an accompanying enclosed truck which will follow your bus>

This is a great opportunity to ride some of the Southeast Transit busway system as well as enjoy some of the rural expanses between Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

You’ll find other great cycling events, like Brisbane to Gold Coast Cycle Challenge, in our online Cycling Event Calendar.

Enjoy!