Cycling the river trails end to end
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A dedicated path follows much of the river's course through the city, threading beneath bridges and past parkland without ever needing to share space with traffic. For cyclists, it offers one of the few genuinely uninterrupted rides available this close to the centre. Commuters increasingly favour it over busier roads, appreciating the rare stretch where pedalling and thinking can happen at the same time.
The trail's character shifts noticeably along its length, busy and social near the middle of the city, then quieter and more overgrown further out, where the path narrows and the crowds thin to the occasional dog walker or early runner. Locals often describe the change in mood as much as the change in scenery, the path growing noticeably calmer with distance.
Locals who ride it regularly tend to have a favourite stretch, chosen for shade, scenery or simply habit. Newcomers are often surprised by just how far the path stretches, offering a proper ride without ever really leaving the city behind. First timers frequently underestimate just how far a single continuous ride along the river can actually take them.