Bicycle Queensland news

BQ welcomes new Mayors and Councillors

L.Lane — 2012-04-30T03:36+00:00

Some old faces, and many new faces seems to be the trend in Queensland politics of late. Bicycle Queensland warmly welcomes all new mayors and councillors across our state. It was welcome back to some - Brisbane's Lord Mayor Graham Quirk's resounding victory was no-doubt strengthened by his party's strong…

Bike Maintenance with Bicycle Stu

BQ Admin — 2012-04-18T00:27+00:00

Bicycle Queensland is conducting a series of Bike Maintenance Workshops exclusively for Members. The next session will be on 16th June. Go to the Members area to book your spot. Bicycle Stu is a mobile bicycle mechanic servicing the Brisbane region. He runs maintenance classes and also offers…

New Local Travel Map now available

L.Lane — 2012-04-17T00:53+00:00

The Queensland Government’s TravelSmart team has been working with local councils and TransLink to create a range of local travel maps for south-east Queensland. TravelSmart is on its way to completing the 17-map series, which will cover Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Moreton Bay, Ipswich…

Cridland is Cycling Professional of the year

Editor — 2012-03-21T04:59+00:00

Queensland's senior public servant for cycling, Mark Cridland, has won the Professional of The Year in the Australian Bicycling Achevement Awards hosted by the Cycling Development Fund (CPF). Mark Cridland is Associate Director General (Policy and Planning) in the Department of Transport and Main Roads,…

SCODY Ride To Work Day, start locations and times updated

Editor — 2012-03-13T06:41+00:00

Calling all Brisbane bike riders! Make sure you aren't left behind at your regular SCODY Ride To Work Day start location. We have tweaked the start times and locations for a few of the many many places we ride in from. Everyone ends up at King George Square for a superb FREE breakfast, thanks to sponsors…

TEN News covers BDO Brisbane Coot-tha Challenge

BQ Admin — 2012-02-29T05:14+00:00

Four men set themselves a challenge to ride to the Mt Coot-tha summit by Brisbane CityCycle, now they're doing it again! Take a look at =1&movideo_p=46113&movideo_m=165970"rel="external"…

BQ Draft Strategy 2012-2016

BQ Admin — 2012-02-10T05:04+00:00

Members are encouraged to have their say on Bicycle Queensland's Draft Strategy for 2012-2016. The Draft document seeks to provide a clear direction and framework for Bicycle Queensland's activities over the next five years as we work to achieve our Mission of 'more people cycling, more often'. Members…

Win a trip to France!

BQ Admin — 2012-02-09T05:54+00:00

Changes to cycling at South Bank

BQ Admin — 2012-01-18T07:26+00:00

Sidon Street and River Quay (the former boardwalk site) are once again open to cyclists. This means that cyclists now have a wider and safer route through the precinct. Because these routes have reopened, visitors to South Bank are no longer permitted to cycle, rollerblade, rollerskate or use skateboards…