Cairns Cup On Wheels

With a proud history spanning generations, the Cairns Cup on Wheels has earned its place as one of Australia’s premier regional track cycling carnivals. Attracting riders from across Queensland and beyond, the event features sprint and endurance racing while offering competitors the rare opportunity to race in the tropical surrounds of Far North Queensland. It’s a unique blend of tradition, competition and destination racing that keeps cyclists coming back every summer.

For the event entry - please email the club directly here: CCC email:  [email protected]

The 2026 Cairns Cup on Wheels will be held across Friday and Saturday nights at Smith Park Velodrome.

This year’s Friday night program will include racing for both road bikes and track bikes. 

The weekend will conclude with the King’s Birthday Criterium at Bungalow on Sunday morning.

Event dates

Friday 2 October - Cairns Cup on Wheels
Smith Park Velodrome
Gates open 5.00pm
Warm-up from 6.00pm for a 6.25pm start

Saturday 3 October - Cairns Cup on Wheels
Smith Park Velodrome
Gates open 4.00pm
Warm-up from 4.30pm for a 5.00pm start

Sunday 4 October - King’s Birthday Criterium
Bungalow Criterium Circuit
Registration from 7.00am for a 7.30am start

Entry fees

Cairns Cup on Wheels - road bike (Friday): $15 seniors | $15 juniors
Cairns Cup on Wheels - track bike (Friday and Saturday): $40 seniors | $30 juniors
Cairns Cup on Wheels + King’s Birthday Criterium: $50 seniors | $40 juniors
King’s Birthday Criterium (Sunday): $20 seniors | $15 juniors

Racing program

Friday night’s road bike program is expected to include short criteriums, handicaps and short scratch races.

Track racing will be held on Friday and Saturday nights, with major wheelraces and memorial events across the two nights.

The King’s Birthday Criterium will be held at the Bungalow Criterium Circuit on Sunday morning.

Grading

Please nominate for the grade in which you usually race. Nominated grades are indicative only. Final gradings will be determined by the Cairns Cycling Club handicapper based on entries and competition, and riders may be allocated to a different grade.

Road bike racing will be offered across senior and junior grades, with a dedicated women’s grade.