Where to Ride in Melbourne

Riding in your local area

Melbourne is Australia's premier cycling city, with a great network of bike routes separated from traffic, and fantastic trails taking you through parks and reserves. Whether you're out for a casual pedal around the city or getting started with a bike commute you'll be sure to enjoy your ride in City of Melbourne.

To explore Melbourne's network of protected bike lanes, use the AREVO App from RACV. It has a dedicated bike map feature which means you can ride your way. AREVO's clever new bike map allows you to choose a faster or a quieter (more cycling-friendly) route based on your preference, meaning you can have more confidence on two wheels. The bike map generates routes that update dynamically based on your location, plus you'll never get lost again with turn-by-turn navigation and easy-to-follow voiceover instructions.

Local rides for new cyclists

Melbourne's Capital City Trail is a great ride for people of any confidence and skill level. The 30km circular route follows the Birrarung (Yarra River), Merri Creek, the Inner Circle Linear Park, and Moonee Ponds Creek - you can start and finish wherever suits you best!

Other great local bike routes worth checking out are the Main Yarra Trail, Maribyrnong River Trail, Bay Trail, Sandridge Trail, Gardeners Creek Trail, Moonee Ponds Creek Trail and Merri Creek Trail.
For some great routes that make use of Melbourne's network of shared paths, check out this link.

For the best map showing updated protected bike network - click here.
For local recreational rides using the shared path network - click here.
For more resources on riding a bike in City of Melbourne - click here.

Local bike share/rental

If you're visiting Melbourne, or are new to riding and looking for wheels for a day, week or more, check out these options:

Lime bikes - dockless shared E-Bikes, find one near you - click here.
Melbourne By Bike - bike rental and tours, located in Docklands - click here.
Blue tongue bikes - bike rental and tours, located in the CBD - click here.
Ride Kola - E-bike rental, refurbished utility bicycles from The Netherlands - click here.
Zoomo - E-bike rental, billed weekly. Perfect for commuters, located in the CBD - click here.
Lug & Carrie - Cargo E-Bikes, rented by subscription. Perfect for families - click here.

e.g. – Happytown has two bike shops offering bike hire, with both adults’ and children’s bikes, helmets and locks available. HappyHire 0114 353556 happyhire.com.au and Sally’s Bikes 0114 353667

I already cycle

For experienced riders, there's plenty of great local bike routes worth checking out in City of Melbourne. Why not check out the Main Yarra Trail, Maribyrnong River Trail, Bay Trail, Sandridge Trail, Gardeners Creek Trail, Moonee Ponds Creek Trail and Merri Creek Trail!

Where to get more information

For more info on riding a bike in City of Melbourne, visit here.