Toowong to South Brisbane
Here's a good ride, which follows the Toowong stretch of the Brisbane River beside Coronation Drive.
The map shows our finishing point which is also a great place to start the ride. The location is "Riverside Drive", just behind "Parmalat", off Montague Rd turn down Jane Street. Length - Approx 2.7km's each way (over the Go Between Bridge) Terrain: The entire track is concrete and bitumen, mostly flat with the only hill being the "Go Between Bridge". |
Riverside Drive was our starting point
for this ride, it's a great location beside the river and we started
just after the boat ramp. There isn't much in the way of playgrounds, facilities etc along this route. Also please note there aren't any toilets along this route. This route however for the most part has dedicated bike lanes and a seperate lane for pedestrians.
For our ride we started at "Regatta Ferry terminal" and rode along the bikeway, and over the "Go Between Bridge" to "Riverside Drive" at South Brisbane.
It's quite an easy ride with very good paths and is flat for the most part. There is one steep hill each way being the "Go Between Bridge" There are a couple of seats along the way should you need to stop for a rest or some food etc.
Things to consider :
Weekends are very popular for this path, there are not only cyclists but runners and walkers. If riding when it's busy a good awareness of give way rules would be required.
It's quite an easy ride with very good paths and is flat for the most part. There is one steep hill each way being the "Go Between Bridge" There are a couple of seats along the way should you need to stop for a rest or some food etc.
Things to consider :
Weekends are very popular for this path, there are not only cyclists but runners and walkers. If riding when it's busy a good awareness of give way rules would be required.
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Join us as we ride from "Regatta Ferry terminal"
to "Riverside Drive" South Brisbane |
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.