Far North Queensland is famous for its reef and rainforest, but it is fast becoming a top destination for visitors testing their skills on two wheels.

So far in 2022, the far north has played host to a record 11 cycling events.

Some of the events include the “Reef to Reef” four-day mountain bike event, which happened in August, followed by the Gran Fondo bike festival in September, and most recently the BMX state titles in Cairns.

This week, the “Crankworkx” World Tour also makes its mountain bike festival debut in Cairns.

According to a spokesperson from Tropical Tourism North Queensland, the events have generated more than $20 million for the local economy.

Key points

• This year, the far north has hosted 11 different bike sport events
• Cairns hosted world cup races in 2014 and 2016 and the UCI World MTB Championships in 2017
• Tourism experts estimate $20 million has been generated by bike sports in the far north this year

“Cycling is an amazing sport that people will travel for, they have money, and they want to explore the rainforest and the reef.”

Source
ABC News