Big Family Rides – Community Ride
The ultimate Sunday ride through Brisbane city
This ride is perfect for adults new to the bike or young guns keen to get in on the action.
Who can ride?
Kids aged 8 and older can ride solo, and Kids under 7 years can ride with Mum or Dad in a bike trailer or on a bike seat.
How far?
Approximately 6-10km*, pending final approvals.
What sort of bike can I use?
You can use road bikes, mountain bikes, city bikes, hybrid bikes, and cross bikes.
Handcyclists, tandem bikes, recumbents, bike seats, E-bikes and bike trailers are permitted in the Big Family Ride.
Time Trial Bikes, and Bikes with tri or aero bars are not permitted.
Do I need to wear a helmet?
Yes. Full stop.
Ride Rules
The Tour de Brisbane sponsored by Transurban is governed by AusCycling policy and rules.
Insurance
If you are not an AusCycling member, you will need a one day membership to participate in any category at this event.
One day memberships are automatically added to your entry at time of purchase if you do not enter a valid AusCycling number.
Withdrawals
To request a withdrawal, transfer or refund you must email tourdebrisbane@nxsports.org in advance of the event.
Refer to our Terms & Conditions for details.
Wave Starts
Wave starts will be uploaded after official entries close 10 days prior to the event.
Start Lists
Start lists will be uploaded closer to the event date.
Registration
All participants are encouraged to collect their race packs on Saturday 11 April. Only limited last minute collection will be available Sunday 12 April – give extra time so you are not late for your race start.
All riders must register prior to entering the marshalling area.
Your registration pack (except Big Family Ride) includes:
- Bike Sticker
- Two Bib Numbers – One to be worn on the left ribcage and one to be worn on centre of your back.
- Timing transponder
Your Big Family Ride registration pack includes:
- One bib number
Bag Drop
Bag drop is available adjacent to the Check In.
Event Information
All participants are encouraged to collect their race packs on Saturday 11 April. Only limited last minute collection will be available Sunday 12 April – give extra time so you are not late for your race start.
You can collect for a friend as long as you have their confirmation message.
The Tour de Brisbane will take place on Sunday 12 April 2026 with an estimated start at 6.00am.
Italian for big ride, a Gran Fondo is a mass participation cycling event. First started in Europe, Gran Fondos are picking up popularity around the world as thousands of cyclists of all ages and abilities get on their bikes.
Gran Fondos feature an active and exciting event base, a scenic and often iconic course, inclusive participation, and a festival atmosphere.
The UCI stands for Union Cycliste Internationale and they are the world governing body for cycling.
The UCI Gran Fondo World Series has qualifying events around the world where the top 25% qualify for the Gran Fondo World Championships.
We are proud to be a part of the UCI Gran Fondo World Series.
There is no member organisation required. You will need to purchase additional insurance if you are not an AusCycling member.
The exact start times for each event will be determined closer to the event as they depend on entry numbers. Wave start times for each distance can be found in the Rider Guides, released a fortnight prior to the event.
Each participant receives a timing chip as part of their race pack which is to be stuck on your seatpost.
Times are calculated live and officials sign off on final results by late afternoon of the event.
The start and finish line are still ‘TOP SECRET’ pending finalisation with our local stakeholders.
We recommend you leave all valuables at home however if you have a bag and personal belongings you can leave this in the bag storage area whilst you race.
Bag storage is available adjacent to Check In.
Absolutely!
Having the event as part of the Brisbane Cycling Festival means there will be plenty to explore and easy access to heaps of activities, cafes, and shopping.
All teams wishing to set up tents will be asked to do so in the designated areas. With the event operating in the centre of town it is important for the safety and consideration of competitors, spectators and locals that team tents are only erected in permitted areas. Call the office on 1300 282 949 if you would like more information.
Rider Information
The UCI Gran Fondo World Series and Gran Fondo are offered in one distance and all starts are organised by age groups.
The 80km* and 50km* are non-competitive recreation rides organised to get you and your mates on the pushy regardless of your pedal power abilities.
80km* and 50km* Riders can marshal and start with your mates.
110km* riders who wish to start outside their age group can opt to do so and must start in the mass start wave at the end of the Gran Fondo wave program.
Absolutely – everyone is welcome to ride!
If you do not think you can maintain the average speed requirements of the 110km*, we recommend you enter a shorter distance such as the 80km* or the 50km*.
If you are competitive, we recommend you join the 110km*.
Yes, you must be satisfied you will meet the minimum average speed criteria needed to complete your course distance within the road-closure period. There will be multiple curfew points across the course to ensure that your ride is fully supported and the event complies with issued permits.
110km* – to be calculated on final course approval. Estimated at 25km/hr minimum.
80km* – to be calculated on final course approval. Estimated at 20km/hr minimum.
50km* – to be calculated on final course approval. Estimated at 20km/hr minimum.
Community Ride – to be calculated on final course approval. Estimated at 10km/hr minimum.
More info on not meeting a curfew is available in the terms and conditions.
Yes.
Those who bypass Mt Coot-tha or take any other short cuts along the course will be deemed ineligible for UCI GFWS Qualification.
Wave start times for each distance will be finalised in the ten days prior to the event, after official entries have closed.
You can use road bikes, mountain bikes, city bikes, hybrid bikes, and cross bikes.
E-bikes are permitted in the 80km* and 50km*.
Recumbents are permitted in the 80km* and 50km*.
Tandem bikes are permitted in the 80km* and 50km*.
Handcyclists and bike trailers are permitted in the Family Ride.
Time Trial Bikes, and Bikes with tri or aero bars are not permitted.
*Given our curfews for this event are immovable all of the above are contingent in the rider being able to maintain the average speed of each distance.
Though we love people supporting their local clubs this is not compulsory for this event.
We encourage everyone to ride in your 2026 Tour de Brisbane Jersey.
YES. Full stop – it is the law.
You are not permitted to race with any music devices including mobile phones, MP3 players, earphones etc, this is a very serious safety risk to you and the participants around you.
Aid station locations will be announced closer to the event.
Entry Information
Yes. The ODM is automatically added to your entry, if you do not have an AusCycling membership.
Yes. All distances have a minimum age for participation.
120km* – Must be born in 2008 or earlier
80km* – Must be born in 2010 or earlier; e-bikes okay
50km* – Must be born in 2012 or earlier, e-bikes and recumbents okay
Age restrictions for each category are defined by the AusCycling Junior Policy.
Note: all children 12 years and under must be accompanied by an adult
All 120km* entries are organised by age group.
Your age group is determined by your age as of 31 December 2025 and grouped in five year brackets (i.e. 30-34, 35-39, etc.).
Riders in the 120km* who complete the full ride in their correct age group are eligible to qualify if they finish in the top 25% in their age group.
All times are based off gun time – it is essential that if you intend to qualify for Worlds that you start in your correct wave.
Riders who start in the incorrect wave will not be eligible to qualify.
We are happy to share that this year all entries in the 120km, 80km and 50km rides will receive a FREE event jersey. The jersey is a custom design through Scout Brand Apparel. The sizing chart is housed on the entry portal.
The following policy will apply:
- Withdrawal 45 days or more out from the event you will receive an 80% refund or 100% credit.
- Withdrawal 14-44 days out from the event you will receive a 50% refund or 100% credit.
- Withdrawal 13 days or less out from the event you will receive no refund and 100% credit of your entry fee.
- Withdrawal 48 hours or less out from the event you will receive no refund or credit of your entry fee.
- Refunds or credits do not apply to items such as merchandise, accommodation, meals, travel and are only applicable to entry fees.
- To receive credit or refund, withdrawals must be made in writing to tourdebrisbane@nxsports.org
Read the fine print by clicking here.
When entering your AusCycling membership into your profile, only enter in the digits e.g. 123456, without the AC at the beginning.
Wednesday
8 April 2026
-
Course Safety Meeting 6.00pm
Microsoft Teams
Sunday
12 April 2026
-
Bag Drop Open 5am – 7am
Location TBA
-
Tour de Brisbane Check In 5am – 7am
Location TBA
-
Big Family Ride Check In 5am – 7am
Location TBA
-
Brisbane Cycling Festival Open 9am – 4pm
Location TBA
-
110km* Est. 6:00am
Location TBA
-
80km* Est. 6:45am
Location TBA
-
50km* Est. 7:00am
Location TBA
-
Big Family Ride Est. 7:15am
Location TBA
-
Presentations Est. 11:30am
Location TBA
*All times are subject to finalisation pending final entry numbers.
DATE:
Sun 12 April, 2026
COST:
Free!
START:
Brisbane City
WHO:
Kids 8 years+ can ride solo
Kids under 7 can join in bike trailers or bike seats with Mum and Dad
Big Family Rides – Community Ride
The ultimate Sunday ride through Brisbane city
This ride is perfect for adults new to the bike or young guns keen to get in on the action.
Who can ride?
Kids aged 8 and older can ride solo, and Kids under 7 years can ride with Mum or Dad in a bike trailer or on a bike seat.
How far?
Approximately 6-10km*, pending final approvals.
What sort of bike can I use?
You can use road bikes, mountain bikes, city bikes, hybrid bikes, and cross bikes.
Handcyclists, tandem bikes, recumbents, bike seats, E-bikes and bike trailers are permitted in the Big Family Ride.
Time Trial Bikes, and Bikes with tri or aero bars are not permitted.
Do I need to wear a helmet?
Yes. Full stop.
DATE:
Sun 12 April, 2026
COST:
Free!
START:
Brisbane City
WHO:
Kids 8 years+ can ride solo
Kids under 7 can join in bike trailers or bike seats with Mum and Dad
Ride Rules
The Tour de Brisbane sponsored by Transurban is governed by AusCycling policy and rules.
Insurance
If you are not an AusCycling member, you will need a one day membership to participate in any category at this event.
One day memberships are automatically added to your entry at time of purchase if you do not enter a valid AusCycling number.
Withdrawals
To request a withdrawal, transfer or refund you must email tourdebrisbane@nxsports.org in advance of the event.
Refer to our Terms & Conditions for details.
Wave Starts
Wave starts will be uploaded after official entries close 10 days prior to the event.
Start Lists
Start lists will be uploaded closer to the event date.
Registration
All participants are encouraged to collect their race packs on Saturday 11 April. Only limited last minute collection will be available Sunday 12 April – give extra time so you are not late for your race start.
All riders must register prior to entering the marshalling area.
Your registration pack (except Big Family Ride) includes:
- Bike Sticker
- Two Bib Numbers – One to be worn on the left ribcage and one to be worn on centre of your back.
- Timing transponder
Your Big Family Ride registration pack includes:
- One bib number
Bag Drop
Bag drop is available adjacent to the Check In.
Event Information
All participants are encouraged to collect their race packs on Saturday 11 April. Only limited last minute collection will be available Sunday 12 April – give extra time so you are not late for your race start.
You can collect for a friend as long as you have their confirmation message.
The Tour de Brisbane will take place on Sunday 12 April 2026 with an estimated start at 6.00am.
Italian for big ride, a Gran Fondo is a mass participation cycling event. First started in Europe, Gran Fondos are picking up popularity around the world as thousands of cyclists of all ages and abilities get on their bikes.
Gran Fondos feature an active and exciting event base, a scenic and often iconic course, inclusive participation, and a festival atmosphere.
The UCI stands for Union Cycliste Internationale and they are the world governing body for cycling.
The UCI Gran Fondo World Series has qualifying events around the world where the top 25% qualify for the Gran Fondo World Championships.
We are proud to be a part of the UCI Gran Fondo World Series.
There is no member organisation required. You will need to purchase additional insurance if you are not an AusCycling member.
The exact start times for each event will be determined closer to the event as they depend on entry numbers. Wave start times for each distance can be found in the Rider Guides, released a fortnight prior to the event.
Each participant receives a timing chip as part of their race pack which is to be stuck on your seatpost.
Times are calculated live and officials sign off on final results by late afternoon of the event.
The start and finish line are still ‘TOP SECRET’ pending finalisation with our local stakeholders.
We recommend you leave all valuables at home however if you have a bag and personal belongings you can leave this in the bag storage area whilst you race.
Bag storage is available adjacent to Check In.
Absolutely!
Having the event as part of the Brisbane Cycling Festival means there will be plenty to explore and easy access to heaps of activities, cafes, and shopping.
All teams wishing to set up tents will be asked to do so in the designated areas. With the event operating in the centre of town it is important for the safety and consideration of competitors, spectators and locals that team tents are only erected in permitted areas. Call the office on 1300 282 949 if you would like more information.
Rider Information
The UCI Gran Fondo World Series and Gran Fondo are offered in one distance and all starts are organised by age groups.
The 80km* and 50km* are non-competitive recreation rides organised to get you and your mates on the pushy regardless of your pedal power abilities.
80km* and 50km* Riders can marshal and start with your mates.
110km* riders who wish to start outside their age group can opt to do so and must start in the mass start wave at the end of the Gran Fondo wave program.
Absolutely – everyone is welcome to ride!
If you do not think you can maintain the average speed requirements of the 110km*, we recommend you enter a shorter distance such as the 80km* or the 50km*.
If you are competitive, we recommend you join the 110km*.
Yes, you must be satisfied you will meet the minimum average speed criteria needed to complete your course distance within the road-closure period. There will be multiple curfew points across the course to ensure that your ride is fully supported and the event complies with issued permits.
110km* – to be calculated on final course approval. Estimated at 25km/hr minimum.
80km* – to be calculated on final course approval. Estimated at 20km/hr minimum.
50km* – to be calculated on final course approval. Estimated at 20km/hr minimum.
Community Ride – to be calculated on final course approval. Estimated at 10km/hr minimum.
More info on not meeting a curfew is available in the terms and conditions.
Yes.
Those who bypass Mt Coot-tha or take any other short cuts along the course will be deemed ineligible for UCI GFWS Qualification.
Wave start times for each distance will be finalised in the ten days prior to the event, after official entries have closed.
You can use road bikes, mountain bikes, city bikes, hybrid bikes, and cross bikes.
E-bikes are permitted in the 80km* and 50km*.
Recumbents are permitted in the 80km* and 50km*.
Tandem bikes are permitted in the 80km* and 50km*.
Handcyclists and bike trailers are permitted in the Family Ride.
Time Trial Bikes, and Bikes with tri or aero bars are not permitted.
*Given our curfews for this event are immovable all of the above are contingent in the rider being able to maintain the average speed of each distance.
Though we love people supporting their local clubs this is not compulsory for this event.
We encourage everyone to ride in your 2026 Tour de Brisbane Jersey.
YES. Full stop – it is the law.
You are not permitted to race with any music devices including mobile phones, MP3 players, earphones etc, this is a very serious safety risk to you and the participants around you.
Aid station locations will be announced closer to the event.
Entry Information
Yes. The ODM is automatically added to your entry, if you do not have an AusCycling membership.
Yes. All distances have a minimum age for participation.
120km* – Must be born in 2008 or earlier
80km* – Must be born in 2010 or earlier; e-bikes okay
50km* – Must be born in 2012 or earlier, e-bikes and recumbents okay
Age restrictions for each category are defined by the AusCycling Junior Policy.
Note: all children 12 years and under must be accompanied by an adult
All 120km* entries are organised by age group.
Your age group is determined by your age as of 31 December 2025 and grouped in five year brackets (i.e. 30-34, 35-39, etc.).
Riders in the 120km* who complete the full ride in their correct age group are eligible to qualify if they finish in the top 25% in their age group.
All times are based off gun time – it is essential that if you intend to qualify for Worlds that you start in your correct wave.
Riders who start in the incorrect wave will not be eligible to qualify.
We are happy to share that this year all entries in the 120km, 80km and 50km rides will receive a FREE event jersey. The jersey is a custom design through Scout Brand Apparel. The sizing chart is housed on the entry portal.
The following policy will apply:
- Withdrawal 45 days or more out from the event you will receive an 80% refund or 100% credit.
- Withdrawal 14-44 days out from the event you will receive a 50% refund or 100% credit.
- Withdrawal 13 days or less out from the event you will receive no refund and 100% credit of your entry fee.
- Withdrawal 48 hours or less out from the event you will receive no refund or credit of your entry fee.
- Refunds or credits do not apply to items such as merchandise, accommodation, meals, travel and are only applicable to entry fees.
- To receive credit or refund, withdrawals must be made in writing to tourdebrisbane@nxsports.org
Read the fine print by clicking here.
When entering your AusCycling membership into your profile, only enter in the digits e.g. 123456, without the AC at the beginning.
Wednesday
8 April 2026
-
Course Safety Meeting 6.00pm
Microsoft Teams
Sunday
12 April 2026
-
Bag Drop Open 5am – 7am
Location TBA
-
Tour de Brisbane Check In 5am – 7am
Location TBA
-
Big Family Ride Check In 5am – 7am
Location TBA
-
Brisbane Cycling Festival Open 9am – 4pm
Location TBA
-
110km* Est. 6:00am
Location TBA
-
80km* Est. 6:45am
Location TBA
-
50km* Est. 7:00am
Location TBA
-
Big Family Ride Est. 7:15am
Location TBA
-
Presentations Est. 11:30am
Location TBA
*All times are subject to finalisation pending final entry numbers.
