Murarrie Recreation Reserve
Here's a great track, perfect for learning to ride or just as a nice few laps in a controlled environment.
The map shows the location for "Murarrie Recreation Reserve". There is adequate parking, however avoid Saturday mornings when the cyclist's have there races. Length - Approx 1.4km's each lap Terrain: The entire track is bitumen, and mostly flat with only very mild hills. The path has very minimal shade |
Murarrie Recreation Reserve is located at 1182 Wynnum Road, Murarrie, the Murarrie Recreation Reserve consists largely of a 1.4 kilometre long, six metre wide track around an open park area. The track is signed for one-directional (clockwise) travel only.
Murarrie Recreation Reserve is also used by the Balmoral Cycling Club, they run races on Saturday mornings from 7am so this is not a good time to go for a ride there.
At the Tingalpa end of the park you will find a skate park.
Murarrie Recreation Reserve is also used by the Balmoral Cycling Club, they run races on Saturday mornings from 7am so this is not a good time to go for a ride there.
At the Tingalpa end of the park you will find a skate park.
This is a great place with lots of space. The track is nice and wide and if the kids get too tired its's never very far back to the carpark. Care needs to be taken though as cyclists do practice here at different times, so its best to stay to the left wherever possible. You will find toilets here with disabled access, a skate park and only a couple of tables and chairs. There is also the option of riding from near the skate park under Wynnum Road and down to "Minnippi Parklands.
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Join us for one lap of the track at "Murarrie Recreation Reserve"
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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.