Cycling Brisbane
Brisbane City Council’s Cycling Brisbane program provides free workshops, events and resources to encourage people of all ages and abilities to ride more as part of an active and healthy lifestyle.
Brisbane is already a great place for riding and is improving with Council’s continued investment in active transport infrastructure.
It's all part of our plan to make active transport in Brisbane easier, safer and more accessible for everyone.
Benefits of riding
Riding a bike is great way to get around Brisbane but also provides a range of benefits to you and the whole community.
Research has found that riding a bike regularly is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of health problems and can help protect you from serious diseases such as obesity, heart disease, cancer, mental illness, diabetes and arthritis. It is also fun, cheap and great for the environment.
Find out more by visiting the Better Health Channel website.
Workshops and events
Discover our full program of free Cycling Brisbane workshops and events. View upcoming events below. To see all Cycling Brisbane events for a specific date or date range, or to see a specific event, you can filter your search.
Wed 5 Jun 2024, 9:00am
Free
Take in the city's industrial past as you ride past the CSR refinery and multiple woolstores on your way through Teneriffe. Your chance to ride across the new...
Sat 8 Jun 2024, 7:30am
Free
This popular course will teach you how to change a tyre and keep your bike rolling with basic maintenance tips that will save you money. Please bring your bike...
Sat 8 Jun 2024, 9:30am
Free
This workshop is for people who already know the basics, and want to go the next step in looking after their own bike. The workshop will cover tasks such as...
Sun 9 Jun 2024, 9:00am
Free
Starting at iconic New Farm Park, this guided ride travels along the river bikeway and Riverwalk to Howard Smith Wharves to Kangaroo Point and then on to South...
Sat 15 Jun 2024, 7:30am
Free
For riders that can ride but want to improve skills for off-road. Presented as part of Council’s Cycling Brisbane program.
Sat 15 Jun 2024, 10:30am
Free
For high intermediate to advanced riders that ride mountain bike single trail regularly and want to improve their jumping skills. Presented as part of Council’s...
Sun 16 Jun 2024, 8:00am
Free
Riding's more fun on two wheels - in just one session our friendly trainer will help your young one make the transition from training wheels or balance bikes to...
Sun 16 Jun 2024, 9:00am
Free
Riding's more fun on two wheels - in just one session our friendly trainer will help your young one make the transition from training wheels or balance bikes to...
Sun 16 Jun 2024, 9:00am
Free
An interesting ride taking in some of our city's key attractions. Starting from Toowong Memorial Park, our first stop is the beautiful Mt Coot-tha Botanic...
Riding in Brisbane guide
Brisbane has an extensive network of bikeways and shared paths spread across the city. Whether you’re looking for a path to get to work, to your local shops, or even for a relaxing weekend ride with the family, Brisbane’s bikeways can help you get there.
The Riding in Brisbane guide is packed with handy tips and resources to help you ride around safely and confidently.
Download the:
Community support
As part of Council's commitment to making riding more accessible, we support community organisations that encourage people to ride.
TRACTION is a community-based charity that aims to spark young people's potential by delivering hands-on learning and mentoring programs that help empower at-risk young people to develop the practical and personal skills they need to thrive.
The program allows participants to build self-esteem and find a sense of belonging, discover their potential through practical skill development, like bike building.
Since starting the program in 2015, TRACTION has helped more than 2,000 young people.