September 2010... Eight unforgettable days of cycling, swimming, learning and relaxing through some of Australia's most spectacular country (520 km).

50% sealed back roads, 50% decent dirt service roads. For a comfortable ride - best suited for mountain bikes or tourers with wide tyres and front suspension.

In Brief:

• Forward Journey: Cairns to Cardwell by train Sat 18th Sept. (short cycle to Kennedy)
• Depart: Kennedy, Sunday 19th September.
• Arrive: Cairns, Saturday afternoon, 25th Sept.

Tour price (including fundraising component) includes:

• Event jersey or t-shirt
• camp sites with toilets
• hot showers or swims each day
• full rider support
• 3 meals a day + snacks
• lavish farewell dinner

Numbers limited to 60 adult riders.

In Detail:

This bicycle tour is an event designed to enhance the rider's appreciation of the wonderful natural assets of Far North Queensland. All proceeds go to the local Environment Centre in Cairns.

Initially riders climb west through the World Heritage rainforest mountains behind Cardwell, then through open woodlands to the gorge country of the Herbert River, near where the "Survivor" TV series was filmed in 2000.

The tour continues north to Innot Hot Springs, then loops back to re-enter the World Heritage area near Ravenshoe. It continues through the scenic back country of the Atherton Tablelands, eventually reaching Lake Tinaroo. From there the tour passes through World Heritage mountains via Copperlode Dam and descends to Cairns.

The tour is half sealed and half on dirt roads. Mountain bikes or touring bikes with wider tyres and front suspension is essential for a comfortable ride.

For more information please see our detailed  Ride Information 209.36 Kb.