Here is the second part of Brisbane-based cyclist Ayaka’s ride report on the 2025 Tour de Brisbane. Last year, Ayaka and Yoshi, her partner, challenged the 80km course; this year, they enjoyed the 50km fun ride. From a local cyclist’s perspective, Ayaka shares her experience of this large-scale Australian cycling event, which takes over public roads and bus lanes usually used for everyday transport. Read the first part here: Table of Contents6  Riding Through Rain-Washed Brisbane7  Highlights of the 50km Course8  Atrractions of the 80km Course9  Diverse Participants and Their Unique Ways of Enjoying the Ride10  A Relaxed and Festive Atmosphere at the Finish11  Participating from Japan12  Att […]

Ayaka, a Brisbane local, took part in the Brisbane Cycling Festival with her partner Yoshi.She reports on the main ride event, Tour de Brisbane 2025, from the perspective of a local cyclist. Table of Contents 1 　What Is the Tour de Brisbane?2　Overview of Each Ride Category and Course3　A Surreal Experience on Fully Closed Highways and Bus Lanes4　Cyclists from 15 Countries Join the Event5　A New Starting Point and Growing Excitement 1 　What Is the Tour de Brisbane? The Tour de Brisbane, held in Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, Australia, is a large-scale urban cycling event that features full road closures, allowing everyone from beginners to serious cyclists to enjoy the ride. Held annuall […]

Cyclist Ayaka, who resides in Brisbane, along with her partner Yoshi, will report on the Brisbane Cycling Festival from a local cyclist’s perspective in two parts. In the second part, we will provide a report on the main event, the “Tour de Brisbane.”*Part 1 is here Table of Contents 1. What is the Tour de Brisbane?2. Start and Finish at the Expo Venue3. Like Virtual Reality! Racing Through the Heart of the City4. The Story Bridge and Highway with a View of the City5. Aid stations that are truly satisfying in their simplicity.6. In the “Sunshine State” 7. The Evolving Cycling City of Brisbane 1. What is the Tour de Brisbane? During the Brisbane Cycling Festival, […]

Cyclist Ayaka, who lives in Brisbane, together with her partner Yoshi, will share the charm of the city and the “Brisbane Cycling Festival” from a local cyclist’s perspective. In this first part, we will report on cycling along the Brisbane River and the Cycle Expo. Table of Contents 1. The Sunshine State: Brisbane2. Access from Japan to Brisbane3. Enjoy Cycling on the Water with the Riverwalk4. The Cycle Expo Comes to Brisbane! 1. The Sunshine State: Brisbane Brisbane, the third-largest city in Australia after Sydney and Melbourne, is located in Queensland, which is known as the “Sunshine State” due to its high number of sunny days.This favorable weather condit […]

The Second installment of a Brisbane travelogue by popular bicycle youtuber, Kenta-san. Kenta-san participated in B2CG 2019, and his video from Brisbane is now available. This time it’s finally the day of B2GC! Roadie’s ideal world (?) Click here to watch the video of the B2GC!

The first installment of a Brisbane travelogue by popular bicycle youtuber, Kenta-san. Kenta-san participated in B2CG 2019, and his video from Brisbane is now available. This time, we’ll show you everything from visiting local bike stores to checking into a hotel.

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.