The way points of this bicycle route:
Currently this has some construction going on. But only a short distance.
About here is the start of a wide lane and a parallel running cycle path alongside the road (Christine Ave)
1st set of traffic lights. Road is double laned and fairly quiet
Although a major intersection, these traffic lights aren't that threatening, and you don't normally wait very long here
You need to cross the traffic here. Not normally that difficult outside of peak times. Although mums picking up their kids times are always challenging, to put it politly. Turn Right into Whistkler Dr, which goes past the school, and the road here is like biker's heaven. No really..
Still on heavenly road surface here
This can be a difficult corner during busier times. Bit of a blind corner either way, and an unusual road island configuration. Can be avoided by turning left for a couple of meters and then heading south again.
Dunlin Drive is a quite 40-5km/hr zone. Not quite biker's heaven road surface, but still quite nice.
This little roundabout is quite narrow. So during the few time you will see a car down Dunlin Dr, don't let them bank you in. One tried to make me a cycle pancake here once.
End of flat, easy zone, and a medium wait at traffic lights to cross here.
This is where the road starts to steady incline. Nothing to strenuous.
Tight corner here. Although the map looks like you could continue straight ahead, you have to turn right here.
Narrow part of road, caused by curving road islands. Traffic coming from Reserve St had a Stop Sign. **For those wanting a Hair Raising downhill, or Lung Busting uphill, feel free to take Reserve St, (STEEP HILL+++) Otherwise follow my directions for a scenic downhill run on Ocean Pde.
By this part of Ocean Pde, your really starting to speed up! Couple of tight corners coming up.
Sadly you've come to the end of this downhill dream run. Coming back this way, this section (Ocean Pde) is a gradual incline and well worth it too. Popular with runners, as I've been overtaken on occasions by a few of them on early morning rides.
To avoid mad drivers, or cyclists who have worn out their brakes on Reserve St downhill, turn right here. Also avoids speed humps (about 3 of them).
Still no real traffic at this point. Only the occasional fisherman on the bridge ahead. Their used to the sound of my bell now, and tuck in quickly (usually).
This part, stick to the bike/pedestrian strip. Slight break in this strip at the caravan entrance. Keep looking, you'll see the path again. :O)
Although tempted to join the highway here, the local drivers of this road aren't too cycle friendly (I'm sure you know what I mean by that!!!), and besides this is a very busy stretch of road at the best of times. Instead, follow the cycle/pedestrian path right (at the corner), and cross the road a little further down.
Like about here. Back on the road. Quiet, and wide.
Two choices here. Turn left at roundabout (quietish road with some roundabouts and red light cameras), or continue to next interection at Parnki Pde (slightly longer, quiet road ocassional views of the canal).
This is where you would join up if you went on Parnki Pde
Caution on this BIG rounabout here. Traffic find it challenging to go at it a speeds at times. Stay to the left side, and once your through the 1st turnoff 'your laughing'.
School Zone (2). Again what those mums in their 4W Drives. Their more protective of their siblings, that a pack of Magpies in mating season, even if Magpies could drive.
Cute little bridge. Quite wide, and okay even when busy. Otherwise, there is a pedestrian path on either side.
Nice steady incline begins here, with plateau half way along
Look left, and take in that spectacular ocean view.
Narrow part here, but easy to negotiate.
Okay, serious cyclists keep going here. Nice hill! Casual cyclists wanting a leasurely cycle by this stage, turn left into the park, and follow pathway around Currumbin park
Watch for reversing cars, and car doors opening here!
Follow Golden Four Drive until Gibson Street
Again, Look left and take in that scenery. Breathtaking!
You can avoid the roundabout here, by bearing left of the traffic island, and then follow Musgrave St.
Bit of traffic here, and you could strike a couple of drunks on early Sunday Morning, but usually no too bad. Few speed bumps along the way too.
You've just crossed the QLD/NSW border!!!
Bit rocky surface, but preferred over non cycle friendly motorists
DESTINATION! And how convienient, a hospital to tend to your injuries....Only kidding.
