“Going green to get around is the single, most effective way we can help transform Brisbane into a sustainable city”.    Brisbane City Council, Our Clean, Green, Sustainable City 2017 – 2031.   Environmental sustainability is just one of the many benefits of cycling to work. Along with reducing congestion, making the city more liveable, […]

One lucky cycle2city member will win a Once in a lifetime opportunity to ride with the legendary Phil Liggett on the beautiful Gold Coast. The Jewel Residences Oceanway Ride in 2017 boasts 3 extraordinary courses which have been designed to encapsulate the Gold Coast’s world renowned Coastline and beautiful unspoilt Hinterland. *The Sea to the […]

Healthy dietary intake is important for the maintenance of general health and wellness, the prevention of chronic illness, the optimization of life expectancy, and the clinical management of virtually all disease states. Dietary myths (i.e., concepts about nutrition that are poorly supported or contradicted by scientific evidence) may stand in the way of healthy dietary […]

Today, Australia stops to remember our veterans. Soldiers past and present and their families, for all they have sacrificed in an effort to protect the freedom we have. Cycling soldiers have played a significant part in our Australian Defence Force. From the early 1900’s cyclists were used as scouts during the Boer War. During WWI […]

On March 28th I wrote this blog in order to have it ready for posting today. At the time I was an avid dot watcher, totally taken in by the strength of the Indian Pacific Wheel Racers. A race that caught the attention of so many. Cyclist or not, computer screens across the globe were […]

Breakfast on the go: tips and ideas! According to the Dieticians Association of Australia, enjoying a nutritious breakfast everyday is important for a number of health reasons. Research shows that breakfast can help you maintain a healthy weight, provides energy and essential nutrients, and improves alertness, concentration, mental performance, mood and memory.   Unfortunately, according […]

A number of current ACCC bicycle recalls are in effect. Find out if you are affected and what to do about it. Check the Product Safety Australia page for further details to confirm if your model is in the recall The product specific page will guide you as to whether or not you need to discontinue using […]

Does it feel like the Christmas break is a distant memory? Does February feel like October? cycle2city are excited to announce that we are rewarding our *members with the opportunity to revive and recharge with the chance to win: 1st prize:  A 2 night weekend retreat on the Gold Coast 2nd prize: $100 Event Movie Voucher How to Enter: […]

If you didn’t post it, does it really count?  Join the Cycle2city team on Strava – “King George Square Cycle Centre” Share your commuting success and join in discussions.   Today’s Discussion We all have our go to music that pumps us up and puts us in the zone.  Share your music must haves.  We will add […]

Footpath and cycle path upgrade – Herschel Street, Brisbane City The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) have advised that minor work to the footpath and cycle path will be carried out along North Quay adjacent to the intersection with Herschel Street. These minor works will provide better access for pedestrians and cyclists. The work […]

Queen’s Wharf Development – CBD traffic changes in affect from January 1, 2017. The Queen’s Wharf Development construction is scheduled to commence on January 1, 2017.   The development is situated between the Brisbane River and George Street, and stretching from Alice Street to Queen Street, the construction of the integrated resort development is expected to take place […]

A warning to all cyclists and pedestrians to please exercise caution when commuting on walkways/bike paths during ‘swooping season’. The following information has been retrieved from the Brisbane City Council website (https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/environment-waste/natural-environment/protecting-wildlife-brisbane/living-wildlife/swooping-birds) for the purpose of advising commuters how to avoid swooping areas and what action to take when faced with swooping birds. Between July […]

Regular physical activity is extremely important for our health. In particular, it can protect you from serious diseases such as obesity, heart disease, cancer, mental illness, diabetes and arthritis. Riding your bicycle regularly is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of health problems associated with a sedentary lifestyle. Cycling is a healthy, low-impact exercise […]

This coming Wednesday (12th October 2016) is National Ride2Work Day – an initiative designed to encourage Australians to cycle to work. Ride2Work day is celebrated by over 40,000 enthusiasts – well experienced riders and rookies alike – all across Australia. There are many benefits associated with riding to work, and on Wednesday morning Bicycle Queensland […]

Australian Census 2016 is fast approaching as we reach tomorrow night (9th August) be sure to say if you cycle to work. The data collected is one of the most important data sources used by governments in making future transport investment options. In 2011, 1% of Australians indicated they travelled to work by bicycle on […]

Has this recent beautiful weather made you keen to get on your bike as much as possible?  Would you rather be on your bike under the blue sky than stuck on a bus?  Here are a few handy tips to make your cycle to work as convenient and easy as possible! 1. Plan your route: […]

Let’s hope we can do the same here in Brisbane! Vancouver has caught the cycling bug in ways that nobody could have imagined 20 years ago. http://www.straight.com/life/705251/vancouver-records-spectacular-increases-cycling-trips

On Monday 7th April 2014, the Queensland Government introduced new rules in order to improve interactions between motorists and cyclists and to improve the safety of cyclists on the road.  The law now states that motorists must give cyclists a minimum of 1 metre wide when passing in a 60km/hr or less speed zone, and […]

        As early as April this year, a trial will be conducted whereby motorists will be forced to give cyclists at least one metre clearance when passing. This will mean that motorists must maintain a minimum distance of one metre when passing a cyclist in a 60kph or less zone, and 1.5 […]

From Monday 6 January 2014, public transport fares will increase by 7.5%. So if you haven’t already then what better time to become a member with us here at Cycle2City! By cycling to work you will avoid traffic congestion and delays, while benefiting both the environment around you and your own personal health. Come on down […]

The Parliamentary Committee has recently released a report on cycling issues in Queensland which gives recommendations that if adopted would make the Sunshine State a better and safer place to live and ride a bike. The report has attention to planning detail with its call to strengthen existing cycling strategies and provisions through government planning and […]

There is currently a severe thunderstorm warning for South-East Queensland with both destructive winds and large hailstones. These thunderstorms are moving towards both North-East and South-East Queensland so please take care and ride home safely in these wet conditions.

You may have realized by now, but in case you have been hiding under a rock these past couple of months, we have welcomed in a new addition to the Cycle2City family! Jonathan Canning is our new full-time mechanic and Workshop Manager, who has a wide experience in all fields of bikes, particularly specializing in […]

The National Cycling Participation Survey has been conducted for the past 2 years and provides Australians with a snapshot of the level of cycling being undertaken across each state. The 2013 statistics show that approximately 734,000 people ride a bike each week in Queensland alone, and around 1.5 million people ride at least once in […]

Gusty thunderstorms are heading Brisbane’s way, possibly becoming more severe as the afternoon progresses. Please stay safe and be careful on the roads. For more info and the latest updates visit http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/brisbane.shtml