Grade: S-X
Distance: 3.3km one way
Road Conditions: Mainly cycle paths
Route:
Woden Town Center Library via Handmarsh Dr to Cooleman Ct
Map: Location Map (Ride No 16) and detailed map of ride
Starting Point: Woden TC library, cnr Corinna and Furzer St
Description: Begin this ride at the Corinna St/Furzer St intersection by cycling down to a barbecue area and then under Melrose Dr. via a tunnel mentioned previously as having clumsy barriers at both ends. Once through this tunnel turn left and ride down Chappell St and Swan P1. The path curves right, passes a tunnel leading to Renwick St, Chifley, and climbs parallel with Hindmarsh Dr. before running down to cross Launceston St. After 1.4 km it reaches the bike path turnoff to Tuggeranong (see Commuter Ride 17), and then Tuggeranong Parkway access and exit roads.
Cycling becomes easier once you are over these danger points and you can zip along to cross McInnes St (demanding care) before riding along the edge of Weston. The path swings right at the end of a downhill run, then left, and passes beneath Namatjira Dr. to arrive at the Cooleman Court shopping centre.
At the point where the path turns right after running downhill, a tunnel (left) under Hindmarsh Dr. leads into Woralul St, Waramanga.
Pedal Power is grateful to Graeme Barrow for agreeing to allow this material and
maps to be reproduced here from his book "Riding Canberra's Bike Paths: A
commuter/tourist cycling guide". Other titles by Graeme Barrow include:
