Over two thousand amateur and elite cyclists are expected to participate in this year\u2019s inaugural Tour de Brisbane, the city\u2019s newest cycling event that will showcase Brisbane\u2019s most iconic destinations including South Bank, the Story Bridge, and Mount Coot-tha.<\/p>\n
As part of the Brisbane Cycling Festival, the Tour de Brisbane, which is headlined by UCI Gran Fondo World Series, will include a number of supporting events beginning 11 April and will culminate on Sunday 14 April via scenic courses of 8km, 45km, and 110km. The courses will take riders to some of the city\u2019s landmarks and iconic spots. Participants may then head to the Anna Meares Velodrome to witness their favourite professional cyclists race at the Six Day World Grand Final.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Tour de Brisbane will put Queensland on the map with Brisbane joining the ranks of France\u2019s La Bourgogne and Brazil\u2019s Rio de Janeiro in hosting a UCI-sanctioned Gran Fondo event,\u201d Tourism Industry Development<\/span> Minister Kate Jones said<\/a>.<\/span> \u201cThe event will showcase Brisbane\u2019s beautiful scenery and attract cyclists and their supporters from around the world.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Tour de Brisbane together with the three other cycling events will make up the Brisbane Cycling Festival and will inject upwards of $8 million into Queensland\u2019s economy each year over 2019-2021,\u201d Ms Jones said.Tour de Brisbane Course<\/p>\n
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