Melbourne is the perfect cyclist's city, and this is the book to guide you around its many bike friendly roads and trails. Featuring:- 28+ day rides- 3 overnight tours- 45 full colour maps- detailed ride descriptions- Distances and facilities- Bicycle hints and tips
This book tells the story of cyclists who were overcome by the need to venture into the wild on two wheels; the courageous men and women who undertook some of the most epic bicycle journeys of all time. Wild Ride reminds us of a thrilling period of exploration all but forgotten in the age of the motorcar. Daniel Oakman takes us on a rich ride through 130 years of Australian cycling; from the overlanding heroes of Arthur Richardson and Francis Birtles, to the lesser known but no less amazing feats of Jerome Murif, Ted Ryko and Joe Pearson, through to modern-day bikepacking trailblazers such as Kate Leeming, Tegan Streeter and Tom Richards. Celebrity riders are here too; from the historic icons of Hubert ‘Oppy’ Opperman, Wendy Duncan and Shirley Law, to the more recent triumphs of actor Sam Johnson and his audacious quest to ride a unicycle 15,000 kilometres around the country. You will be astounded by their journeys, retold here with sparkling clarity. Be inspired for your next pedal powered adventure.
Included in this guide are rides through metropolitan Melbourne and country Victoria. For each route there is a useful map and information about road conditions and gradients, and a description of the countryside through which cyclists will pass, with black-and-white photographs.
Scenic, safe off road Victorian metro bike paths and regional rail trails network with enroute cafes, tourism destinations and general trip planning information. Edition 9.
Fully revised and updated, the third edition of Where to Ride Melbourne is an essential resource for anyone who wants to enjoy riding in Melbourne. The 49 adult rides are sure to motivate and inspire you to explore the wide variety of trails the city has to offer. Take in the seaside views of Mornington with family and friends, taste the inner city cafe routes, or immerse yourself in the serenity of the Dandenong Creek Trail; there are fun and interesting rides for riders of all levels of experience and fitness. Now also including 37 kids rides, you'll find local playgrounds and parks with suitable trails where youngsters can get outdoors, learn to ride safely and have fun; its what cycling is all about!
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 42. Chapters: Bike paths in Melbourne, Bicycle Victoria, Main Yarra Trail, Austral Wheel Race, Dandenong Creek Trail, Ringwood-Belgrave Rail Trail, Gardiners Creek Trail, Outer Circle Trail, Darebin Creek Trail, Mullum Mullum Creek Trail, Scotchmans Creek Trail, Blind Creek Trail, Maribyrnong River Trail, Bay Trail, Kororoit Creek Trail, Herald Sun Tour, Melbourne Critical Mass, Upfield Bike Path, Capital City Trail, Western Port Bay Trail, Diamond Creek Trail, St Georges Road Trail, Around the Bay in a Day, Plenty River Trail, Melbourne to Warrnambool Classic, Federation Trail, Waverley Rail Trail, Skeleton Creek Trail, EastLink Trail, Hallam Bypass Trail, Hobsons Bay Coastal Trail, Ferny Creek Trail, Moonee Ponds Creek Trail, Sandridge Trail, Broadmeadows Valley Trail, Ruffey Creek Trail, Station Trail, Laverton Creek Trail, Taylors Creek Trail, Merri Creek Trail, Tarralla Creek Trail, Syndal Heatherdale Pipe Reserve Trail, Steele Creek Trail, Craigieburn Bypass Trail, Bushy Creek Trail, Hendersons Road Drain Trail, Western Ring Road Trail, Hell Ride, Melbourne, Ride to Work Day, Ferndale Park Trail, Wurundjeri Walk Trail, Koonung Creek Trail, Southern Veterans Cycling Club, River Gum Walk Trail, Maroondah Aqueduct Trail, Werribee River Trail, Deer Park Bypass Wellness Trail, Greengully Trail, Gawler Chain Trail, Edgars Creek Trail, Melbourne Summer Cycle, Toolern Creek Trail, Rotary River Ride, Frankston-Baxter Trail, Oppy Family Fun Ride, North Road Trail, Long Beach Trail. Excerpt: Cycling in Melbourne, Victoria is common on the roads and paths for recreation, commuting and as a sport. However it is not one of the popular modes of transportation despite an extensive network of bicycle paths and some designated bicycle lanes on roads. There is an active cycling culture enhanced by a relatively flat topography, and a...
Profiles fifty cycling routes throughout the world and offers two hundred ideas for bike rides, including a Bavarian beer ride, a sightseeing trip through Sri Lanka, and a Sierra Nevada traverse.