One of the main events of the “BRISBANE CYCLING FESTIVAL” held in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The festival, which takes place during autumn from March to April, features cycling-related events held almost daily. The “Tour de Brisbane” is one of its main events. During the festival, roads like the Legacy Tunnel, typically for vehicles only, and the South East Busway, reserved for buses, are completely closed off, allowing cyclists to comfortably enjoy a 110km ride.
The Gold Coast is Australia’s largest tourist and recreational area. Brisbane, also in Queensland, has just launched a new cycle festival. Here is a report on one of the main events, the “Tour de Brisbane,” a fun ride that everyone is sure to enjoy.
The Tour de Brisbane was held on Sunday, April 14. A total of 3,209 riders entered the race, a very large number for a first-time event, and the South Bank, the start/finish line, was packed with cyclists from early in the morning. First, the UCI Gran Fondo road race waved off for each age class, followed by the Amy’s Ride, which departed from Southbank, divided by distance.
Six Day emphasizes entertainment with background music by DJs and the use of lights. Its origins are said to date back to 1878. This truck race, which once included popular Tour de France athletes such as Mark Cavendish and Bradley Wiggins, is especially popular in Europe, where world champions, Olympians, and next-generation stars can be seen running up close with a beer in hand.
