Thousands of cyclists are expected to gather in Brisbane in 2019 for the city's first Tour de Brisbane.

The cycling event, for amateur and elite cyclists, will be a mass participation ride past Brisbane landmarks including South Bank, the Story Bridge and Mount Coot-tha on Sunday, April 14.

Thousands of cyclists are expected to participate in the Tour de Brisbane in 2019. Credit:SHD Travel

The ride, which is expected to attract more than 2000 cyclists, would conclude the city's recently announced event, the Brisbane Cycling Festival.

Brisbane City Council's Public and Active Transport chairman Adrian Schrinner said Brisbane was the perfect city to celebrate the sport of cycling.