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Veloway 1 (V1) – Pacific Motorway Bikeway: an e-bike rider’s guide

20 km from South Brisbane to Slacks Creek · Brisbane south to Logan (Woolloongabba, Greenslopes, Holland Park West, Eight Mile Plains, Slacks Creek)

Checked · sources below

Length
20 km (TMR calls it the 20 km cycleway)
Start
South Brisbane
Finish
Slacks Creek
Region
Brisbane south to Logan (Woolloongabba, Greenslopes, Holland Park West, Eight Mile Plains, Slacks Creek)

E-bike rules here

Brisbane City Council describes the V1 as a dedicated bikeway for bikes and e-mobility devices. No other path-specific rule found. Queensland rules apply: 250 W motor, assistance to 25 km/h, 12 km/h on footpaths, 12 km/h when passing pedestrians on shared paths (otherwise the signed limit), give way to pedestrians, and wear a helmet. Since 31 August 2026 riders must be 16 or older with at least a learner licence — urban paths like this one are not covered by the recreational-area exemption.

Mga batas sa e-bike sa Queensland · Is my e-bike legal? 1-minute check

Highlights

  • A dedicated 3-metre-wide bikeway beside the Pacific Motorway
  • Connects to the CBD via the Goodwill Bridge
  • The O’Keefe Street cycle bridge opened sa June 2024; stages A to E now run from Lewisham Street, Greenslopes to the Gateway Motorway off-ramp at Eight Mile Plains

Before you go

  • Popular with commuters between the city and Underwood
  • Sections still to come at Woolloongabba (in planning) and Birdwood Road, Holland Park West (designed) — expect works
  • The Norman Creek Bikeway joins at its southern end
Charging and battery range. Gravel, hills and headwinds drain a battery faster than the spec sheet says. Plan your stops, carry your charger, and never leave a battery charging unattended — see battery safety.

Mga karaniwang tanong

Can you ride an e-bike on the Veloway 1 (V1) – Pacific Motorway Bikeway?

Brisbane City Council describes the V1 as a dedicated bikeway for bikes and e-mobility devices. No other path-specific rule found. Queensland rules apply: 250 W motor, assistance to 25 km/h, 12 km/h on footpaths, 12 km/h when passing pedestrians on shared paths (otherwise the signed limit), give way to pedestrians, and wear a helmet. Since 31 August 2026 riders must be 16 or older with at least a learner licence — urban paths like this one are not covered by the recreational-area exemption.

How long is the Veloway 1 (V1) – Pacific Motorway Bikeway?

20 km (TMR calls it the 20 km cycleway), from South Brisbane to Slacks Creek.

Mga source

Conditions change — check the official site for closures before you ride. EbikeMate is not affiliated with the trail’s managers. Spotted something out of date? Sabihin sa amin.

Gawin ang libreng Bike Passport ko

Ang bike mo

I-save ang bike mo at makikita sa bawat piyesa kung kasya ito. Naka-save sa device na ito; hindi kailangan ng account.

Idagdag ang bike mo

Wala ang brand sa listahan? Pumili ayon sa motor system — nakabatay ang mga piyesa sa motor, hindi sa tatak sa frame.

Nasaan ka?

Ang postcode mo ang nagpapasya kung ano ang makikita mo. Pickup lang ang mga battery, kaya lumalabas lang ang mga ito sa mga mamimiling malapit sa nagbebenta, at may ilang item na hindi ipinapakita sa bawat state.