What is an Unsupported Rider?

Some riders join the Cairns to Karumba Bike Ride on their own and do not have family or friends travelling with them as support crew — and that’s absolutely fine.

You are considered an unsupported rider if you require:

  • Daily luggage transport between overnight stops

  • Transport of your bike back to Cairns at the end of the ride

  • A seat on the return bus from Karumba to Cairns

For an additional fee, we provide all of the above so you can complete the ride without arranging your own support person.

When registering, simply select “Unsupported Rider” to include this option in your booking.

Daily Luggage Transport

  • All unsupported riders’ gear must be dropped off at the luggage truck on the day of the ride briefing. Luggage transport for unsupported riders during the Cairns to Karumba Bike Ride

  • Each morning, place your luggage by the truck before departure.

  • Your gear will be safely transported to the next overnight location, ready for you at the end of the day.

This service makes it simple to enjoy the ride without needing your own support crew.

Bike Transport Back to Cairns

At the end of the ride in Karumba, riders can arrange bike transport back to Cairns:

  • On Friday afternoon, shortly after arriving at Karumba Point, riders must pack bikes into bike boxes or bags (supplied by each rider).

  • Your bike box/bag travel with the trucks from Cairns to Karumba.

  • Riders are responsible for packing their own bikes.

Bikes and luggage must be collected on arrival in Cairns.

Return Bus from Karumba to Cairns

The return bus departs Karumba at 6:00 am the day after arrival and usually arrives back in Cairns around 5:00 pm.

  • There will be one drop-off point Cairns (location to be advised).

  • Riders are responsible for making their own transport arrangements from this location.

Gear and Bike Collection

All luggage and bikes must be collected upon arrival.

  • Any uncollected items will be donated to a charity.

  • We are unable to store items beyond this timeframe.

Travel Light, Ride Free

With our luggage and bike transport service for unsupported riders, you can enjoy the Cairns to Karumba ride without the stress of organising a support crew. Focus on the journey—we’ll take care of the gear.

Learn more about Cairns to Karumba registration and our full itinerary.