About Dan's Mountain Biking
Dan's Mountain Biking is Queensland's first official mountain bike tour operator, established in 1993 in Cairns and holding the distinction of being the longest-running MTB tour company in Australia. Founded by Dan, a Cairns native who represented Australia at the 1996 World MTB Cross Country Championships, the business brings genuine competitive pedigree and three decades of trail knowledge to every guided ride through the tropical north.
Tours operate primarily out of the Smithfield Mountain Bike Park — home of Crankworx Cairns — as well as other trail networks across the Atherton Tablelands and surrounding World Heritage rainforest. The fleet of over 50 bikes covers all sizes and ages, with most being high-end models featuring hydraulic brakes and modern geometry. Rides are tailored to ability, from first-timer introductions on flowing green trails to expert sessions on black diamond descents, with MTBA-accredited coaches providing instruction throughout.
What makes Dan's Mountain Biking stand out is the combination of elite-level expertise and a laid-back tropical atmosphere. Riding through World Heritage rainforest on purpose-built trails is an experience unique to Far North Queensland, and Dan's team of skilled guides ensures riders of all levels get the most out of the region's world-class trail network.
