Brisbane has an extensive and growing network of bikeways and shared pathways. Unless signed otherwise, you can also ride on footpaths provided you give way to people walking. For inspiration on your next ride, check out Brisbane City Council's suggestions for Cycling Brisbane’s rides to try or see some of the rides below.
There are so many great reasons to ride a bike including improving your overall health and fitness, reducing stress and increasing energy levels, reducing air pollution and carbon emissions, and it’s a great way to save money.
Brisbane City Council runs hundreds of free workshops every year through Cycling Brisbane to help you feel confident about starting to ride and riding more often. Check out the free skills workshops and guided rides on offer.
If you aren’t sure where to get started or you’re looking for some new ideas for your riding adventure, you need Brisbane City Council’s Riding in Brisbane guide, which is packed with handy tips and resources to help you ride around safely and confidently.
This is Brisbane’s longest bikeway, stretching from Wishart, passing through Carindale Recreational Reserve and on to Murarrie. The smooth, flat and off-road pathway makes this a great location to learn to ride. There are also many playgrounds along the way which provide the perfect pit stop if riding with children.
Kedron Brook Bikeway (choose anywhere from Mitchelton to Toombul)Â
Choose a section of this bikeway that is convenient for you and enjoy riding along one of Brisbane’s best paths. The picturesque route connects with picnic spots, playgrounds, cafes, sports clubs, schools and childcare centres.
You can hire an e-bike through Neuron or Beam or join one of Cycling Brisbane’s free e-bike guided rides where your bike is provided.
The Woolloongabba Bikeway
The new bikeway takes you from Woolloongabba to University of Queensland or the city centre with a protected separated space between Ipswich Road and South Bank. The bikeway connects with the Goodwill Bridge (no vehicles) to the city centre via the riverside Bicentennial Bikeway. If you’re heading to the University of Queensland, turn left onto Annerley Road, which provides a protected and separated space for some of the journey, and widened on-road bike lanes up to Gladstone Road. Cross the road to connect with the separated bikeway to the university via the Eleanor Schonell Green Bridge.
Western Freeway Bikeway
This bikeway providing separated access from the western suburbs towards Toowong. From there, join Sylvan Road to link with the Bicentennial Bikeway that runs alongside the river towards the city centre.
Learn more about riding from the southern suburbs and western suburbs to the city centre, and the Bicentennial Bikeway.
To find out more about riding in Brisbane, including planning your route, go to Cycling Brisbane’s website:
Cycling Brisbane – http://www.cyclingbrisbane.com.au