Kedron Brook Bikeway to the sea conditions report

[Comedian]

I'm riding to Nudgee beach today. I really would prefer not to know about the snakes, thanks very much! Denial, denial, denial....

Max

Damn I thought we were going to have fun on CQ. Let us know your room number and I'll visit you

[Max]

Damn I thought we were going to have fun on CQ. Let us know your room number and I'll visit you

In a completely different context, your missus would have a problem with that

No snakes to be seen today. Rode out to Nudgee Beach via the KBB/MBC.. all good. Did get a few spots of rain on the way back. Rainy, windy, cold.. just perfect!

Max

[Comedian]

Damn I thought we were going to have fun on CQ. Let us know your room number and I'll visit you

In a completely different context, your missus would have a problem with that

No snakes to be seen today. Rode out to Nudgee Beach via the KBB/MBC.. all good. Did get a few spots of rain on the way back. Rainy, windy, cold.. just perfect!

Max

LOL! I could see how that could be quite incriminating..

[winstonw]

I might get a few of these.

[winstonw]

Passed this little fella this arvo. and went back to grab a snap. The two girls with me wouldn't come back.
Coloring is a lighter brown than many of the browns I've seen, but it is quite young at 1.5 foot.
Not a great pic for sure, but I didn't want to ride past it again to get on the sunside in case it shot through.

[winstonw]

Not officially part of KBB, but came across a 2.5 foot brown scurrying across the trail yesterday near the Boondall Entertainment Centre about 10am. So it must be official snake season.

[Huggies]

Headed home from work along the path tonight between Stafford & Toombul. Lots of low lying fog around at the moment.

[Huggies]

I came across this snake tonight on the way home between Toombul Terrace and the Railway Bridge. I was lucky not to run him over and had to warn a runner not to disturb him. He eventually slithered off the path into the garden bed beside the track.

[winstonw]

Resident 7 foot carpet python Nundah Criterium track beside Kedron Brook Bikeway.
We were doing laps yesterday arvo on a clear track, then suddenly he is sprawled across it. He moved quite fast for such a large carpet python.

[Comedian]

They told menthe racing scene was full of snakes!

[winstonw]

They told menthe racing scene was full of snakes!

well, unlike the commuting scene, they all travel in the same direction (except for the above slow mover) which has its advantages. The reason the Bicentennial Bikeway along Coro Drive was upgraded at considerable expense was in large part due to pressure brought to bear by Wesley Hospital big wigs, after a steady weekly workload of traumatized BB cyclists and pedestrians, not traveling in the same direction.

[marinmomma]

Resident 7 foot carpet python Nundah Criterium track beside Kedron Brook Bikeway.
We were doing laps yesterday arvo on a clear track, then suddenly he is sprawled across it. He moved quite fast for such a large carpet python.

That could have caused a real pile-up if it had gone across the track during the crits on Saturday

We didn't see any wildlife out there when we rode to Redcliffe on Saturday, thank goodness....

[winstonw]

That could have caused a real pile-up if it had gone across the track during the crits on Saturday

tell me about it. half the pack would want to turn it into a leather wallet, and the other half would go over the handlebars in the haste to stop well short of fangs.

We didn't see any wildlife out there when we rode to Redcliffe on Saturday, thank goodness....

In the words of Master Yoda "But you will, you wiiilllll".

[Comedian]

They told menthe racing scene was full of snakes!

well, unlike the commuting scene, they all travel in the same direction (except for the above slow mover) which has its advantages. The reason the Bicentennial Bikeway along Coro Drive was upgraded at considerable expense was in large part due to pressure brought to bear by Wesley Hospital big wigs, after a steady weekly workload of traumatized BB cyclists and pedestrians, not traveling in the same direction.

I think you may have read more into my comment than intended... but who's to say

[marinmomma]

That could have caused a real pile-up if it had gone across the track during the crits on Saturday

tell me about it. half the pack would want to turn it into a leather wallet, and the other half would go over the handlebars in the haste to stop well short of fangs.

We didn't see any wildlife out there when we rode to Redcliffe on Saturday, thank goodness....

In the words of Master Yoda "But you will, you wiiilllll".

Never, but I'll be cautious now when I do laps around the track.

[Huggies]

I just headed down to the Nundah Criterium track for a late night ride. No snakes as such but the lights along the bikeway beyond the Criterium were all extinguished.

[winstonw]

I think you may have read more into my comment than intended... but who's to say

Maybe. I thought you were affirming your impression cyclists who express their competitiveness on a race track, as opposed to their commute track, are mental. but who's to say

[Huggies]

The bikeway had some minor flooding late this afternoon. Personally I got very soaked.

[Comedian]

There were some deep puddles on it out my way too at like 7pm.

[Max]

Huggies, where was that? Toombul?

Max

[Comedian]

Huggies, where was that? Toombul?

Max

I'll punt that was at kalinga park in the picnic shelter?

[Huggies]

I'll punt that was at kalinga park in the picnic shelter?

You're right Comedian. I headed through that way this afternoon and this part of the path is OK again. I take the bike path towards Murray Duus Park. Quite a bit of debris on the path between Shaw Road and Edinburgh Castle Road. I may have to contact the council about it.

[Rhubarb]

I rode the KBB to the sea for the first time on Wednesday and really enjoyed it.

Questions and comments as follows:

1. Ride was from Brookfield to Woody Point and back via KBB / MB Cycleway, including Nudgee Beach, lap the crit track etc. Total of 132kms !!! First century ride.
2. The route I took from Vic Park to KBB was Herston Rd, Aberleigh Rd, Gould Rd, Noble St, Kedron Brook Rd, Uxbridge St. Is this the best / safest way ? I got cut off at the round about crossing Days Rd, and got a close shave from a courier van coming home on Kedron Brook Rd. I followed the bikepath / offroad options for the rest of the way.
3. Really enjoyed the scenery and variation of environment along the route. Didn't realise how yucky the view of the western freeway was until I returned home. Still pleased to have it though for commuting
4. No problems with water - although following this mornings rain, that report is completely out of date.
5. No snakes spotted. I've spotted a few snakes in my 2 years of commuting but always been able to stay well clear. The 1 time I couldn't avoid one, I was travelling down a hill at about 45/50km/h when I found myself pinned between a hard gutter and debris on my left, and passing traffic on my right, when I spotted a snake right on my path. With no where else to go and no chance of stopping, my heart rate went through the dial as I was bracing myself to attempt a downhill bunny hop at speed. As I came closer, I could see it had a raised head which made me virtually crap myself. It was only just before I hit it, I realised it was one of those kids rubber snakes !!!! After getting over my initial shock, I was still spewing as it had damn nearly caused me to veer into traffic etc.

[Max]

1. Ride was from Brookfield to Woody Point and back via KBB / MB Cycleway, including Nudgee Beach, lap the crit track etc. Total of 132kms !!! First century ride.
2. The route I took from Vic Park to KBB was Herston Rd, Aberleigh Rd, Gould Rd, Noble St, Kedron Brook Rd, Uxbridge St. Is this the best / safest way ? I got cut off at the round about crossing Days Rd, and got a close shave from a courier van coming home on Kedron Brook Rd. I followed the bikepath / offroad options for the rest of the way.
3. Really enjoyed the scenery and variation of environment along the route. Didn't realise how yucky the view of the western freeway was until I returned home. Still pleased to have it though for commuting
4. No problems with water - although following this mornings rain, that report is completely out of date.
5. No snakes spotted. I've spotted a few snakes in my 2 years of commuting but always been able to stay well clear. The 1 time I couldn't avoid one, I was travelling down a hill at about 45/50km/h when I found myself pinned between a hard gutter and debris on my left, and passing traffic on my right, when I spotted a snake right on my path. With no where else to go and no chance of stopping, my heart rate went through the dial as I was bracing myself to attempt a downhill bunny hop at speed. As I came closer, I could see it had a raised head which made me virtually crap myself. It was only just before I hit it, I realised it was one of those kids rubber snakes !!!! After getting over my initial shock, I was still spewing as it had damn nearly caused me to veer into traffic etc.

Sorry for the bullet-point replies!

1. Congratulations!!!! Well done!
2. Instead of turning right down Gould Rd at the top of the hill (Fagan St), you could simply continue down the other side of the hill. At the bottom of the hill (where the road continues on to the left), there's an entrance to a bike path which will take you over a wide bridge onto Noble St. Turn right off the bridge onto Noble St and follow it through to Kedron Brook Rd. Google Earth (and presumably Google Maps) doesn't show the bridge at all, but trust me.. it's there!
3. Isn't it beautiful
4. After this morning's rain, I expect there to be some localised flooding and/or very large puddles.
5. I'm sorry but I couldn't help but I can relate to the fear factor, too. Every time I've encountered a snake, I've screamed like a girl. Do you know how hard it is to put your feet up around your ears when your feet are clipped in???

Max

[Comedian]

I rode the KBB to the sea for the first time on Wednesday and really enjoyed it.

Questions and comments as follows:

1. Ride was from Brookfield to Woody Point and back via KBB / MB Cycleway, including Nudgee Beach, lap the crit track etc. Total of 132kms !!! First century ride.
2. The route I took from Vic Park to KBB was Herston Rd, Aberleigh Rd, Gould Rd, Noble St, Kedron Brook Rd, Uxbridge St. Is this the best / safest way ? I got cut off at the round about crossing Days Rd, and got a close shave from a courier van coming home on Kedron Brook Rd. I followed the bikepath / offroad options for the rest of the way.
3. Really enjoyed the scenery and variation of environment along the route. Didn't realise how yucky the view of the western freeway was until I returned home. Still pleased to have it though for commuting
4. No problems with water - although following this mornings rain, that report is completely out of date.
5. No snakes spotted. I've spotted a few snakes in my 2 years of commuting but always been able to stay well clear. The 1 time I couldn't avoid one, I was travelling down a hill at about 45/50km/h when I found myself pinned between a hard gutter and debris on my left, and passing traffic on my right, when I spotted a snake right on my path. With no where else to go and no chance of stopping, my heart rate went through the dial as I was bracing myself to attempt a downhill bunny hop at speed. As I came closer, I could see it had a raised head which made me virtually crap myself. It was only just before I hit it, I realised it was one of those kids rubber snakes !!!! After getting over my initial shock, I was still spewing as it had damn nearly caused me to veer into traffic etc.

1. +1 ... great work.
2. Yep that's the safest way for us northsiders into town. That's why we're whinging all the time! It's kind of ok for confident riders but a showstopper for what would be utility cyclists in other parts of the world (children, families etc).
3. Yes it's pretty but it's a very popular rec route for joggers, walkers, family, so many times it's just impossible to transit quickly on the path.
4. There will be massive muddy lakes across large sections of the path. In wet times they can persist for weeks. For anyone commuting on KBB mudguards are a must have! The bypasses become muddy and slippery so can be dangerous for people on road bike tyres.