Topic: bicycles and cycling

Great Brisbane bike routes

ob.rbeattie07 — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:17:00 +1000

Brisbane City Council has built more than 500km of bikeways across the city for easy travel and enjoyable recreation. Ride around the river, check out cycling at Moreton Bay or explore Brisbane’s suburbs by bike.

The river ride experience

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Real Adventure Women (RAW)

OB.pmills — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:17:00 +1000

Do you think you’ve got the guts to take on a new sport or at least give something new and exciting a go? Then take advantage of being RAW – a Real Adventure Woman.

This popular and long-running activity program offered by the Brisbane City Council tempts woman aged over 16 to step out of their comfort zone and instead perhaps to step out of a plane, off a cliff or onto a sailing boat.

King George Square cycle centre opens

OB.pmills — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:35:00 +1000

After a lengthy gestation period, Brisbane's world-class commuter cycling facility opened its doors on June 10, 2008.

The King George Square Cycle Centre tempts riders with end-of-trip facilities for 420 cyclists: secure parking, showers (with a fresh towel every day), lockers, plus a laundry and ironing service.

Entry to the centre is from Roma Street, almost directly under the Turbot Street overpass. An enticing green bike lane snakes down to the main entrance to the facility, where riders dismount and wheel into the centre.

South Bank - Brisbane’s healthy heart

ob.toni — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 12:17:39 +1000

South Bank is well-known as the place to go for special occasions. It's where Brisbane comes together to celebrate. But with its large open areas, huge swimming lagoon and river front pathways, South Bank has become an area that everybody can use to keep healthy. Make it your regular place to get some exercise, stay fit and spend some time on yourself.

Bunch riding in Brisbane

ob.rbeattie07 — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 11:32:55 +1000

Riding in a bunch is one of the most important skills you can learn as a cyclist. Whether you enjoy riding in a small group with a few friends, want to learn to sit in a bunch on one of the many training rides around Brisbane or are interested in trying your hand at racing, learning what to do and what not to do is critical.

Why ride in a bunch?

There are several advantages in riding in a bunch or peleton with other riders over riding solo or with other riders not in a bunch:

Cycling tips

ob.rbeattie07 — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:44:59 +1000

Whether you want to ride to commute, to get fit or just for fun, you’ll need to consider a few points to get you going.

Selecting a bike

Before buying a bike, consider:

Bicycles

ob.rbeattie07 — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:37:04 +1000

Brisbane has over 500km of bikeways, plus bike friendly trains and ferries. Get on your bike and get moving.

Bikes on public transport

Make your bike trip an adventure and explore different areas of Brisbane by catching a train or ferry with your bike at no extra cost. You could even use a combination of cycling and catching a train, CityCat or ferry to and from work, university or school. It’s a great way to stay fit and healthy.