Welcome to Bike rides 4 kids
I have created this website to assist other parents or carer's who wish to go bike riding with kids. It is primarily aged at kids under 10 years of age. All the rides on this website have been tested by myself and my daughter. They are all mostly very easy rides and you can choose how far you would like to ride.
I have created this website to assist other parents or carer's who wish to go bike riding with kids. It is primarily aged at kids under 10 years of age. All the rides on this website have been tested by myself and my daughter. They are all mostly very easy rides and you can choose how far you would like to ride.
I use my daughter to test out all the rides, you will most often see her riding in front as that's where she likes to be. She is a very competent rider but only likes to cruise, she is not a risk taker and is not fond of very steep hills. I will wherever possible provide a full description of all the rides we do, including terrain, hazards etc. We only ride on paths that are concrete or bitumen as it is easier and safer for our daughter. We endeavour to get out at least once a week and do a ride of 5 - 6 kms total, so as to make sure my daughter has enough energy for the return journey. I have uploaded video of each and every ride, I have sped the video up in parts where it is obstacle free.
All the rides are sorted by location, click on an area to see what's around
Safe cycling
Everyone should know the road rules before heading out for a ride. Here are the main safety tips and road rules for cyclists. For more information on road rules, refer to the Queensland Government Transport website for Road Rules for Cyclists.
Rules and cycle tips
Everyone should know the road rules before heading out for a ride. Here are the main safety tips and road rules for cyclists. For more information on road rules, refer to the Queensland Government Transport website for Road Rules for Cyclists.
Rules and cycle tips
- Keep your bike in top condition: Make sure your bicycle is roadworthy before you start out. Check your tyre pressures and that brakes, pedals, lights and reflectors are all in good working order.
- Wear a helmet: A helmet could save your life. Under the road rules, all cyclists, even young children, must wear an approved helmet when riding. Your helmet must be correctly fitted and securely fastened.
- Follow the road rules: Road rules for cycling and driving cars are the same and are regulated by the Queensland Road Rules. Make sure you’re aware of all road rules relating to cycling before you begin your ride.
- Keep left: Cyclists should keep as far left as practical but can take up a whole lane where necessary for safety or to turn right.
- Hand signals: Cyclists should give hand signals when turning left, right or changing lanes and it’s a good idea to signal that you are about to stop.
- Be seen: Wearing brightly coloured clothes will help motorists see you when you’re riding on the road. You must have front and rear lights and reflectors on your bike for riding at night.
- Give way: Normal give way rules apply when riding on the road. Cyclists must give way to pedestrians at all times on shared paths and footpaths.
- Use your bell: Let others know you’re coming by signaling with your bell especially on shared paths and footpaths. You are legally required to have a working bell fitted to your bike.
- Two abreast: It is legal to ride two abreast... in some circumstances (eg on a narrow road) it may be more sensible to ride in a single file.
- Passengers: It is illegal to carry passengers except in an approved child seat or on a tandem.
- Pedestrian Crossings: Cyclists must give way to pedestrians at pedestrian crossings. If using the crossing to cross a road, cyclists must dismount and walk their bike across.