Jennet Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 any tips for the best outdoor places and cycling in Victoria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzukiscottie Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 What type of cycling? Road? Mountain? Or just recreational sightseeing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennet Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 What type of cycling? Road? Mountain? Or just recreational sightseeing? Hi to start with itl be road and recreational but will want to be more adventurous eventually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambethlad Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 I just think cycling on Oz roads is too dangerous having known several people who have been killed or severely injured by cars and only last month my son-in-law was lucky to escape with just a broken collar bone. I would stick to designated cycle paths or mountain bike trails of which there are plenty around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennet Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 I just think cycling on Oz roads is too dangerous having known several people who have been killed or severely injured by cars and only last month my son-in-law was lucky to escape with just a broken collar bone. I would stick to designated cycle paths or mountain bike trails of which there are plenty around. Hi thanks yeah I guess the Melbourne roads would be dangerous, cycle paths ideal and I want scenic routes, I guess you can get cycle maps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmjg Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Warburton Rail Trail. Noojee Rail Trail. Losts in south west gippsland... http://www.visitbawbaw.com.au/walking-cycling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennet Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 Warburton Rail Trail. Noojee Rail Trail. Losts in south west gippsland... http://www.visitbawbaw.com.au/walking-cycling Thankyou, much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzy--bee Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 any tips for the best outdoor places and cycling in Victoria In Melbourne itself you could join the 75,000 other cyclists navigating Beach Road between St Kilda and Mordialloc. BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonInVIC Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 You've definitely got to try cycling beach Road, thousands of cyclists ride it every weekend and it's a nice flat ride following the coastline. There are bike lanes on the road and also a dedicated bike path alongside. As for cycling on the roads being dangerous in Australia, it is no more dangerous than Britain. The roads are wider and there are a lot of roads with cycle lanes built onto them and generally people will give you enough space as they pass. As an avid cyclist here and in Britain before I left, I would say I feel much safer cycling in Australia than I ever did in Britain. If you are looking for more of a challenge then why not try the 7 peaks challenge, it runs from October through to March and involves cycling to the top of the 7 mountains in Victoria which have ski resorts on top. I completed it this season and it was great fun but obviously a reasonable level of fitness is required to get you to the top and some bike handling skill will help you get down again safely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambethlad Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 The last few years there has been a Naked Bike Ride through Melbourne. Would you be up for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennet Posted April 28, 2016 Author Share Posted April 28, 2016 You've definitely got to try cycling beach Road, thousands of cyclists ride it every weekend and it's a nice flat ride following the coastline. There are bike lanes on the road and also a dedicated bike path alongside. As for cycling on the roads being dangerous in Australia, it is no more dangerous than Britain. The roads are wider and there are a lot of roads with cycle lanes built onto them and generally people will give you enough space as they pass. As an avid cyclist here and in Britain before I left, I would say I feel much safer cycling in Australia than I ever did in Britain. If you are looking for more of a challenge then why not try the 7 peaks challenge, it runs from October through to March and involves cycling to the top of the 7 mountains in Victoria which have ski resorts on top. I completed it this season and it was great fun but obviously a reasonable level of fitness is required to get you to the top and some bike handling skill will help you get down again safely. thanks for the information its great, I will keep it all in mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennet Posted April 28, 2016 Author Share Posted April 28, 2016 The last few years there has been a Naked Bike Ride through Melbourne. Would you be up for that? LOL no i don't think i will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephensteve Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 I live in Epping and have got on to the CREEK TRAILS a lot..!! Have a look at the off road paths that run along side any creeks that you can find...great for a walk or cycle...Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennet Posted May 1, 2016 Author Share Posted May 1, 2016 I live in Epping and have got on to the CREEK TRAILS a lot..!! Have a look at the off road paths that run along side any creeks that you can find...great for a walk or cycle...Cheers Hi thanks for the information. I'll certainly check the creeks out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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