Cycling

"The City of Yarra is proud to be supporting Ride to School Day 2007 on Wednesday 28 March, offering $1500 worth of extra incentives for local schools to get involved!

Cycling is an economical and environmentally-friendly form of transport suitable for all age groups. It is a great way to get around, explore your neighbourhood, visit friends and to maintain mobility. On a bicycle you can go anywhere - and you don't have to worry about parking!

The City of Yarra has the highest level of cycling in any municipality in Victoria. With the plethora of bike lanes and shared paths in Yarra it is very popular.

For some great cycling ideas, please click here.

Off-road bike trails

Check out Yarra's picturesque off-road trails. These trails are suited to all levels of abilities and ages.

Bicycle Victoria - "More people cycling more often"

Bicycle Victoria (BV) is peak body that focuses on a range of issues for cyclists including:

• safety
• insurance
• more bike paths
• better bike facilities
• increased bicycle awareness

BV also coordinates major cycling events like Ride to Work Day, The Great Victorian Bike Ride and Around the Bay in a Day. These events can give your cycling some focus. If you are a new rider, Ride to Work Day is a great way to get enthused about riding and find some new places to ride.

If you are a bit more experienced, why not begin training for Around the Bay in a Day or The Great Victorian Bike Ride.

Yarra BUG

Meet other local cyclists at a Yarra BUG meeting, taking place on the third Tuesday of the month at 7.30 pm, at Suede Bar, 284 Smith Street Collingwood. For more information contact Carol Skinner on (03) 9419 7958 or Chris Star on 0407 825 467 or email yarrabug-owner@yahoogroups.com

VicRoads

VicRoads has cycling information for Melbourne. The network of off-road bicycle paths and on-road bicycle lanes in Melbourne is continuing to be expanded to include more and more areas. Visit this website for bicycle facilities, maps and other information to assist you with cycling around Melbourne.

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Further information

Sustainable Transport
Richmond Town Hall
333 Bridge Road Richmond
Telephone 9205 5373
Email info@yarracity.vic.gov.au

Links

Within this site
Public Transport


External sites (Yarra City Council accepts no responsibility for the information or opinions contained within external sites)
TravelSmart
Metropolitan Transport Forum

Information supplied by: Electronic communications & design officer - 9205 5214 - 20 January 2006

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