Cyclist dies in crash at Smithfield Mountain Bike Park in CairnsBy Conor Byrne and Sharnie KimABC Far NorthTopic:Accidents and Emergency Incidents2h ago2 hours agoFri 9 May 2025 at 6:28amQueensland Ambulance Service said the man was not taken to hospital. (Supplied: World Tails)In short:A man has died from head injuries after a mountain bike crash in Far North Queensland.The death follows a funding announcement at the trails this morning and comes days out from a major international event.What's next?A report is expected to be prepared for the coroner.abc.net.au/news/man-dies-from-head-injuries-at-smithfield-mountain-bike-park/105275488Link copiedShareShare articleA cyclist has died from head injuries after a mountain bike crash on a trail in Far North Queensland.Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) was called to Smithfield Mountain Bike Park at McGregor Road, north of Cairns, at about 10:30am.A QAS spokesperson said the cyclist was not taken to hospital.A Queensland Police spokeswoman confirmed officers attended the scene at about 11:15am "following the sudden non-suspicious death of a 57-year-old man".Earlier this morning at the mountain bike park the state government and Cairns Regional Council announced $15 million in funding for 55 kilometres of new tracks in the area to be completed by 2028.The announcement was made before the crash.The Cairns leg of the international Crankworx Mountain Bike Festival is scheduled to be held at the park from May 21–25.A report is expected to be prepared for the coroner.Posted 2h ago2 hours agoFri 9 May 2025 at 6:28am, updated 2h ago2 hours agoFri 9 May 2025 at 6:29amShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)Top StoriesNationals leader faces Canavan challenge as Taylor confirms he'll contest Liberal leadershipLIVEPhoto shows Matt Canavan, in side profile, grimaces slightly during a press conferenceAustralia's political conclave theatrics feel blokey, but the future is femaleAAnalysis by Annabel CrabbPhoto shows Sussan LeyErin Patterson was building Lego hours after serving deadly meal, court hearsTopic:CourtsPhoto shows A close up photo of Erin Patterson looking over her shoulder wearing glases.‘Like a rock’: Revered Arnhem Land elder dies after alleged attackTopic:Indigenous AustraliansPhoto shows An Aboriginal man wearing a black graphic tee, with gray hair, speaking at a podium in front of a Garma festival banner. Fomer employee of notorious Tasmanian children's prison charged over alleged abuseTopic:Child Sexual AbusePhoto shows Police officers in uniform patrolling a street.Popular nowNationals leader faces Canavan challenge as Taylor confirms he'll contest Liberal leadershipLIVEPhoto shows Matt Canavan, in side profile, grimaces slightly during a press conference‘Like a rock’: Revered Arnhem Land elder dies after alleged attackTopic:Indigenous AustraliansPhoto shows An Aboriginal man wearing a black graphic tee, with gray hair, speaking at a podium in front of a Garma festival banner. Erin Patterson was building Lego hours after serving deadly meal, court hearsTopic:CourtsPhoto shows A close up photo of Erin Patterson looking over her shoulder wearing glases.Related topicsAccidents and Emergency IncidentsCairnsMountain BikingPoliceSmithfieldSmithfield HeightsTop StoriesNationals leader faces Canavan challenge as Taylor confirms he'll contest Liberal leadershipTopic:Government and PoliticsPhoto shows Matt Canavan, in side profile, grimaces slightly during a press conferenceAustralia's political conclave theatrics feel blokey, but the future is femaleAAnalysis by Annabel CrabbErin Patterson was building Lego hours after serving deadly meal, court hearsTopic:Courts‘Like a rock’: Revered Arnhem Land elder dies after alleged attackTopic:Indigenous AustraliansFomer employee of notorious Tasmanian children's prison charged over alleged abuseTopic:Child Sexual AbuseJust InIPL tournament suspended amid India-Pakistan conflict as Australians look to fly homeTopic:Cricket5m ago5 minutes agoFri 9 May 2025 at 8:29am21yo accused of setting car alight, anti-Israel graffiti in Sydney granted bailTopic:Courts8m ago8 minutes agoFri 9 May 2025 at 8:25amPoliceman's alleged killer may have 'unconsciously' put foot on acceleratorTopic:Crime32m ago32 minutes agoFri 9 May 2025 at 8:01amChaotic week ends with Liberal leadership and Labor cabinet still up in the airTopic:Federal Government36m ago36 minutes agoFri 9 May 2025 at 7:57amMore Just InBack to top