Boorabbin Park (Wishart)
Here's a nice ride, it is mostly an easy ride with only a couple of steeper hills.
The map shows the car park for "Boorabbin Picnic Ground". It doesn't seem to get very busy on the weekends so a parking space should always be available. Length - Approx 2.5km's each way (To "Tones Road Park" Mansfield) Terrain: The entire track is concrete, and mostly flat with only one steeper hill each way (under MtGravatt Capalaba Rd) |
"Boorabbin Park" is a great playground and picnic area with picnic tables under gazebos, BBQ areas, toilets and two play areas, one suitable for toddlers. The park has plenty of green space and shady trees. The picnic area is not fenced but well away from roads. It is positioned beside an open field (great for ball sports) and has an enclosed area for dogs, this playground has two sets of play equipment. Although fairly basic, there's enough to keep the kids occupied while you cook up a storm on the wood fired BBQ. The ground cover is bark and there is ample parking and undercover tables in this park.
For our ride we started at "Boorabbin Picnic Ground" and rode under Mt Gravatt - Capalaba Rd then through "Broadwater Picnic Ground" to "Tones Road Park" at Mansfeld.
Things to consider :
When riding under Mt Gravatt - Capalaba Rd the path has a downhill section followed by an uphill section on the opposite side (reversed on the return journey) the hills are quite hard for most kids to make it up (under 10's), the hills can be seen in the video at 1:54 & 2:19.
There are plenty of picnic tables and seats at "Boorabbin Park" and "Broadwater Picnic Ground"along the way should you want to stop for a rest or a snack or even lunch.
Things to consider :
When riding under Mt Gravatt - Capalaba Rd the path has a downhill section followed by an uphill section on the opposite side (reversed on the return journey) the hills are quite hard for most kids to make it up (under 10's), the hills can be seen in the video at 1:54 & 2:19.
There are plenty of picnic tables and seats at "Boorabbin Park" and "Broadwater Picnic Ground"along the way should you want to stop for a rest or a snack or even lunch.
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Here is the entire route starting from "Boorabbin Picnic Ground" (Wishart) and finishing at "Tones Road Park" (Mansfield)
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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 pressure 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.