Mount Isa Border Ride 2026

The Mount Isa Border Ride is a 200km charity road ride across outback Queensland. It runs each winter from the mining city of Mount Isa to Camooweal, near the Northern Territory border. This single-day endurance event takes place on the Barkly Highway, with solo riders completing the full distance and relay teams sharing the effort. The route is remote and exposed, with long straight roads, red dirt alongside the bitumen, open horizons, and headwinds that can significantly impact the day's feel. The ride began in 2008 and raises funds for local charities and community groups, typically drawing over 100 participants. Each rider requires a support vehicle and crew, making the event as reliant on drivers, helpers, and shared planning as it is on the cyclists.