Start:
From anywhere in Cairns and proceed to Reservoir Rd.
continue past Whitfield turn-off (McManus St) -
and continue through the Brinsmead gap -
travelling north over the Redlynch overpass -
across the Barron River -
through Caravonica to the roundabout, Capt Cook Hwy -
(activity) Skyrail and Jabakai entertainment centre -
turn right at the Capt Cook Highway by using the underpass just north of the roundabout,then travel south on the Captain Cook Highway, over the Barron River, past the airport to Cairns North -
from this point travel back to where you started.
(additional) Turn left at Caravonica roundabout, Capt Cook Hwy, towards Smithfield and the northern beaches and return
and continue back to Cairns via the Capt Cook Highway or via the way you came through Redlynch.

Start:
From the basic circle at Reservoir Rd and turn left just past the Brinsmead gap, signed Lake Morris Road.
Be prepared for a stiff climb over 16 km. There is a kiosk at Lake Morris for refreshments.

Start:
From the basic circle at Reservoir Rd, travel past the Freshwater turnoff -
and turn left at the Crystal Cascades (Redlynch) sign just before the overpass -
travel along Deviation Rd to roundabout -
turn left into Redlynch-Intake Rd and continue to Crystal Cascades.

When returning, ride straight on at the roundabout, through Redlynch and complete the circle. For a shorter ride, turn right at Redlynch, ride under the Redlynch overpass to Freshwater, Stratford, Aeroglen Dr back to Cairns North.

Start:
From the basic circle at Reservoir Rd, over the Redlynch overpass, over the Barron River and immediately turn left at the Lake Placid sign. On return, turn left and complete the circle.

Alternate ride -
Start from Cairns North
ride north over Saltwater Ck and turn left at Aeroglen Dr and continue north
ride west through Stratford
turn right at Freshwater Connection (railway station)
ride north along Lower Freshwater Rd
turn left at Harley St
turn right at the highway (Brinsmead-Kamerunga Rd)
ride over the Barron River and turn left to Lake Placid.

For longer rides, Trinity Beach - 45 km return, and more to Kewarra Beach, Clifton Beach and Palm Cove. 60 km return to Ellis Beach. (please note that there are no road shoulders or bike paths north of Palm Cove)

Start:
From Cairns North and travel north along the Capt Cook Hwy to Port Douglas turn-off. (80km)
Mossman is 15km north of the Port Douglas turn-off. (please note there are limited road shoulders north of Palm Cove, tight corners and lots of traffic)

Start:
From Cairns North and ride north on the Capt Cook Hwy, (please note there are limited road shoulders north of Palm Cove, tight corners and lots of traffic), turn left up the Rex Range, south of the Port Douglas turn-off -
up the hill to Mt Molloy, south to Mareeba, east to Kuranda and Cairns. (note that the Kuranda Range road is narrow, steep, with limited shoulders and tight corners - you might like to put your bike on the Kuranda Tourist Train)

Start:
From Cairns and ride south on the Bruce Hwy to Gordonvale -
turn right up the Gillies Range to Atherton (steep, narrow and 90 curves) -
(extra places to visit) Lake Eacham and Lake Tinaroo -
ride north to Mareeba -
ride east to Kuranda and Cairns. (note that the Kuranda Range road is narrow, steep, with limited shoulders and tight corners - you might like to put your bike on the Kuranda Tourist Train)

Start:
From Cairns and ride south on the Bruce Hwy. (please note that the highway has limited shoulders south of Edmonton)
For shorter rides - Fishery Falls - Deeral Landing - The boulders at Babinda -
Cairns to Gordonvale return 50 km.