Northey Street Park
Here's another great ride, It's a nice ride that follows Enoggera Creek.
The map shows the Edgar Street Windsor (our starting point). It can get quite busy around the "Northey Street Markets"on the weekends, but if parking is not available in the park then there should be street parking available. Length - Approx 2.2km's each way (to "Spencer Park") Terrain: The entire track is concrete, and mostly flat with no noteworthy hills. It's a very easy ride and has plenty of parkland to stop in and several playgrounds along the way. |
Set along Enoggera Creek in Windsor,Brisbane, Downey Park is a favourite of locals for walking, jogging and cycling. It provides a main thoroughfare for cyclists in the morning and evening, going to and from work and with large open areas is great for games, kite flying and other outdoor activities.
Other facilities at the park include two playground, picnic tables and barbeque facilitis, soccer fields, netball courts, public toilets and more.
The wide range of facilities make Downey Park a faourite for locals in the Windsor region.
Public toilets are located on the North side of the park.
Other facilities at the park include two playground, picnic tables and barbeque facilitis, soccer fields, netball courts, public toilets and more.
The wide range of facilities make Downey Park a faourite for locals in the Windsor region.
Public toilets are located on the North side of the park.
For our ride we started at "Edgar Street (Northey Street Park) and rode along the bikeway to "Parker Street (Spencer Park)".
It's an easy ride with very good paths and is flat for the most part. There is plenty of shade along the way and also plenty of seats & rest stops.
Things to consider :
Sundays are when the "Northey Street Markets" are on and parking is very scarce, however parking at the "Spencer Park" end is a better opion.
It's an easy ride with very good paths and is flat for the most part. There is plenty of shade along the way and also plenty of seats & rest stops.
Things to consider :
Sundays are when the "Northey Street Markets" are on and parking is very scarce, however parking at the "Spencer Park" end is a better opion.
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Join us as we ride from "Downey Park" to "Spencer park"
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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.