Cycling Brisbane

A family cycling through a park

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.

Sat 12 Oct 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...

Jubilee Park, Bardon

Sat 12 Oct 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...

Jubilee Park, Bardon

Sat 19 Oct 2024, 10:00am
Free

Open BMX skills session. Suitable for all ability levels, this session will build your confidence and provide tips and tricks on how to ride safely and have fun...

Mercer Park Pump Track

Sat 19 Oct 2024, 11:15am
Free

Open BMX skills session. Suitable for all ability levels, this session will build your confidence and provide tips and tricks on how to ride safely and have fun...

Mercer Park Pump Track

Sun 20 Oct 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...

Norman Buchan Park, Bardon

Sun 20 Oct 2024, 8:00am
Free

Ready to ride where you want to go by bike? This essential workshop will focus on how to ride on the road and will include learning how to ensure you are seen...

Mercer Park, Kedron

Sun 20 Oct 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...

Norman Buchan Park, Bardon

Sun 20 Oct 2024, 10:00am
Free

This course is suitable for young riders who can ride confidently on two wheels. Through riding-based games and fun activities your child will learn the skills...

Jubilee Park, Bardon

Sun 20 Oct 2024, 10:30am
Free

Learn new skills that you can use to transition to mountain bike trails, your local park or pump track. This workshop is for kids' confident riding a bike and...

Mercer Park, Kedron

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. 

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