City guide 01 · Brisbane, Queensland
Eleven local favourites, from fast river laps to full-day mountain epics. Every route includes a Google Maps preview and a ready-to-load GPX track.
01 Local consensus, not generic tourism loops
02 GPX files ready for cycling computers
03 Google Maps links for quick planning
Brisbane shortlist
Ordered by local consensus, from essential staples through to the climbing bucket list.
11 of 11 routes
The Brisbane staple
First Brisbane ride, social laps, recovery
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Brisbane's signature river circuit, combining separated riverside bikeways with suburban road sections.
The iconic local climb
Hill repeats, lookout views, a short hard session
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The classic Sir Samuel Griffith Drive circuit over Mt Coot-tha.
The favourite flat northside spin
Zone 2, newer riders, wetlands and bay views
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A mostly bikeway-based return to Nudgee Beach via Brisbane's northern cycling network.
A classic flat coastal extension
Steady endurance, waterfront coffee stop
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A northside endurance route linking Brisbane with the Sandgate foreshore.
The popular northside century-style ride
Long flat day, Moreton Bay coastline, first 100 km
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A long coastal loop from New Farm to the Redcliffe peninsula with a Boondall Wetlands return. Source geometry: Great Rides Brisbane on Ride with GPS.
The classic long Brisbane climb
Sustained climbing, rainforest, Jollys Lookout
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A demanding out-and-back from the city side into D'Aguilar National Park and Mt Nebo.
A scenic western-suburbs favourite
Rolling climbs, low-density roads, varied scenery
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The three western fingers along Upper Brookfield, Savages and Gold Creek roads.
A common fast local training loop
Tempo work, flat kilometres, time-limited mornings
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A fast, flat return linking New Farm with the airport precinct. Source geometry: Great Rides Brisbane on Ride with GPS.
The main bayside road ride
Long steady riding, Wynnum/Manly and bay views
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A long eastern bayside ride from New Farm through Wynnum and Manly to Wellington Point. Source geometry: Great Rides Brisbane on Ride with GPS.
A popular north-west valley circuit
Country-road feel, rolling terrain, train-accessible start
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A mostly sealed Samford Valley loop starting at Ferny Grove, curated by Bicycle Queensland. Source geometry: Bicycle Queensland on Ride with GPS.
The Brisbane climbing bucket-list ride
Experienced riders, full-day climbing challenge
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An epic route joining Brisbane's three best-known climbing destinations.
Take it with you
Check distance, climbing, surface and cautions before committing.
Use the GPX button on any route or grab the complete Brisbane pack.
Import through Garmin Connect, Wahoo, Hammerhead, COROS or Bryton.
Before rolling out
Construction, floods, traffic conditions and access rules can alter a route. Treat the GPX as a planning aid, ride to the conditions and follow signs on the day.
All eleven. One download.