Brisbane Cycling Guide | The Local Favourite Scenic Climbing Ride

If you're Looking for the "one of the best cycling route in Brisbane" that packs plenty of climbing into a short ride? This is one of the local favourites—and for good reason. Starting just minutes from Brisbane CBD, this route heads out towards the quiet roads of Pullenvale, where smooth rolling terrain provides the perfect opportunity to warm up the legs before the real challenge begins. As you make your way through Brookfield and towards Gap Creek Road, the gradient quickly ramps up with a series of steep pinches reaching up to 16%, demanding a strong effort and rewarding you with some of Brisbane's most enjoyable climbing. Just when you think the hard work is done, there's one final test waiting for you: the iconic Mt Coot-tha climb from the back side. It's the perfect finale to a ride that delivers over 1,000 metres of elevation in just 50–60km, making it one of the most efficient climbing routes for cyclists wanting maximum elevation without spending the entire day in the saddle. Whether you're training for a gran fondo, building climbing fitness, or simply looking to experience some of Brisbane's best roads, this loop has it all: Scenic country roads only minutes from the city Quiet roads with minimal traffic Rolling terrain to settle into the ride Steep climbs up to 16% Over 1,000m of elevation in a compact route The legendary Mt Coot-tha finish If you're visiting Brisbane or you're a local searching for your next weekend ride, this is a route that deserves a place on your bucket list. Discover more of Brisbane's best cycling routes, gravel adventures, bikepacking routes and climbing guides on our website.Whether you're after scenic café rides, challenging elevation days or hidden local gems, we've got routes for every rider. Check it out and start planning your next adventure! If you enjoyed this video: Like the video Let us know your favourite Brisbane climb in the comments. Subscribe for more Brisbane cycling guides, route reviews, gravel adventures and cycling tips. Route:   / strava   #BrisbaneCycling #RoadCycling #CyclingAustralia #CyclingRoutes #Brisbane #RoadBike #CyclingGuide #MtCoottha #GapCreek #Brookfield #Pullenvale #ClimbingRide #CyclingAdventure #CyclingLife #BikeRide #VisitBrisbane #GranFondoTraining #RoadCyclist