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Our Recommended Rides for locals and visitors to explore.

 1. The Brisbane Riverloop

• Discipline: Road
• Distance: ~40-50 km
• Difficulty: Easy to Medium
• Terrain: Flat with rolling bike paths and quiet backstreets.
• The Route: Brisbane's ultimate classic. Start at Epic Cycles, head through the CBD, cross the Go Between Bridge, and follow the Brisbane River through West End, Dutton Park, Yeronga, and Indooroopilly.
• Pitstop: Stop for a coffee at West End or the Regatta Hotel ferry terminal.
• GPX - Epic Cycles // The Brisbane River Loop

 2. Mt Coot-tha Laps

Via the River                                                                                                                                        Via Bardon

• Discipline: Road
• Distance: ~10 km Loop (from the base)
• Difficulty: Hard
• Terrain: Steep, sustained climbing.
• The Route: Test your legs on Brisbane's backyard peak. The traditional Front Side climb starts from Sir Samuel Griffith Drive (near the Botanic Gardens) and averages a grueling 9% gradient over 2.2 km. For a longer, steadier climb, try the Back Side from the gap.
• Highlight: Enjoy panoramic views of the entire city from the summit lookout.
• GPX - Epic Cycles // Mount Coot-tha Laps via the River
• GPX - Epic Cycles // Mount Coot-tha Laps via Bardon

 3. Brookfield "Three Fingers"

• Discipline: Road / Endurance
• Distance: ~70 km
• Difficulty: Medium to Hard
• Terrain: Rolling country lanes, dead ends, and steep pinches.
• The Route: Escape the city noise without travelling far. This route takes you deep into rural Brookfield. You will ride down three distinct, dead-end valley roads: Upper Brookfield Road, Gold Creek Road, and Savages Road.
• Vibe: Peaceful, tree-lined roads with plenty of local wildlife and horse properties.
• GPX - Epic Cycles // Brookfield ''Three Fingers''

 4. Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (BVRT)

• Discipline: Gravel / Adventure
• Distance: Up to 161 km (one way)
• Difficulty: Easy (technically) to Hard (endurance-wise)
• Terrain: Packed dirt, fine gravel, old railway sleepers, and farm gates.
• The Route: Australia's longest rail trail tracks an old train line from Wulkuraka (near Ipswich) all the way to Yarraman. It is completely traffic-free and perfect for wide-tyre gravel bikes.
• Top Section: Fernvale to Esk offers great scenery and plenty of country bakeries.
• Pro Tip - Visit the Fernvale bakery either on the way up or back.
• Recommended Stay - Rail Trails Refuge at Linville.
• GPX - Epic Cycles // BVRT

 5. Mt Coot-tha Mountain Bike Trails

• Discipline: Mountain Bike (MTB)
• Skill Level: Green (Beginner) to Blue (Intermediate)
• The Trail Network: Located just 15 minutes from the CBD, the Gap Creek Reserve sector offers dedicated, one-way single tracks.
• Must-Ride Trails:
  • Rocket Frog: A fun, flowing beginner-friendly loop.
  • Pipeline: Fast, flowing berms and features for intermediate riders.
  • Birdwing: Great technical cross-country single track.
  • Dingo: Community favourite, fast and fun with a few rock gardens.
• GPX - Epic Cycles // Gap Creek MTB Trails

For more rides in the Brisbane region visit Bicycle Queensland where to ride or Pedal Brisbane.