Where to Ride in Melbourne

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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.

Click here to download the app!

Woman rides bike in bike line on the side of the road in Melbourne. She is smiling and wearing a helmet.

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 Melbourne Cycle Loops

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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

Melbourne By Bike - bike rental and tours, located in Docklands

Blue tongue bikes- bike rental and tours, located in the CBD

Ride Kola - E-bike rental, refurbished utility bicycles from The Netherlands

Zoomo - E-bike rental, billed weekly - perfect for commuters, located in the CBD

Lug & Carrie - Cargo E-Bikes, rented by subscription. Perfect for families

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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!

Useful links

Map of the protected bike network

Local recreational rides using the shared path network

More resources on riding in Melbourne