Queensland Cycling
Cycling Queensland, in operation since 1893, is the governing body for competetive cycling in Queensland and is affiliated to the national body - Cycling Australia - and the International body - UCI.
Cycling Promotion Fund
The Cycling Promotion Fund presents a belief that cycling is a safe, popular and convenient activity for people of all ages whether it is used for great recreation, or for leisure, family, touring, transport, fitness, or sport activity. Riding a bike to school has become the norm again. Children have independent mobility and lead active and healthy lifestyles.
Telephone (07) 9818 5400
Facsimile: (07) 9818 4535
Bicycle Queensland
Bicycle Queensland is a community and advocacy body for cyclists and cycling in Queensland.
Brisbane City Council
The Brisbane City Council provides and manages a range of bicycle infrastructure, and provides a website that has downloadable PDF bike maps for the whole of Brisbane, as well as links to information on bikeway safety and bike shelters.
Telephone (07) 3403 8888
UQ Bicycle User Group (UQBUG)
This group has been in recess for some time, but was re-formed in March 2007. If you are interested to contribute to planning for better infrastructure - storage rooms, bicycle racks, shower facilities, lockers - or, simply to compare notes with other bicycle users, then contact uqbug@uq.edu.au for more information.
bikeqld - Cycling in Queensland
Bikeqld is an unmoderated mailing list for cyclists in Queensland, and is designed to facilitate discussion about cycling-related topics in the State. Such topics may include discussions of policy and planning, announcements of rides, local touring information, and trip reports, etc.
The Integrated Regional Cycle Network Plan
The Integrated Regional Cycle Network Plan (IRCNP) for south east Queensland was launched on 6 August 2003, and established an overarching framework to guide the provision of a co-ordinated and well-connected network of cycling infrastructure throughout the region.
In an effort to create more liveable places, live longer and healthier lives, enable a variety of transport options, and decrease carbon emissions, the federal, state and local governments have worked together through the Australian Bicycle Council (ABC) to establish a Cycling Resource Centre (CRC). The CRC provides users with information on all issues related to cycling in one convenient location. The resources are available for use by educators, planners, event managers, students, engineers and cyclists. The site includes hundreds links to information covering the following topics:
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· Engineering & planning
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· Recreation
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· Education & training
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· Funding
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· Encouragement & promotion
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· Research
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· Enforcement & road safety
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The CRC is a one stop shop for all the information that you may require to plan, design, source funding, build, maintain and access cycling as a recreational or transport option. You are encouraged to have a look at the site, tell your friends and colleagues about it, and sign up for the quarterly ABC - CRC newsletter. If you are aware of other interesting topics or have developed new ideas or technologies that relate to cycling, email
abc@austroads.com.au.
What is Bikely?
Put very simply, Bikely helps cyclists share knowledge of good bicycle routes. It can be quite tricky traversing a car-dominated city by bicycle, particularly when you need to travel an unknown route to a new destination. However, the chances are, someone has cycled that way before you. Bikely makes it easy for him or her to show you the best way. Visit http://www.bikely.com/
Any suggestions?
Please forward your ideas for improvements to facilities at The University of Queensland to the Manager, UQ Traffic & Parking.
Thanks to the State Cycle Unit for providing reference material - e-mail: cycles@transport.qld.gov.au