Cycling
Seniors Card discounts and activity directory
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There are a couple of Peak bodies you can refer to related to all things cycling in Victoria.
The Bicycle Network offers membership to individuals and families as well as a wide range of events.
Bicycle network offer seniors card holders membership at discount.
They have a Start Riding page where you can register to receive ‘the essential resource for anyone who wants to start enjoying life on two wheels.’
For all up-coming events you can go to Bicycle Networks’s events page or if you wish to get involved by volunteering you can go here.
Directory of Bicycle Users Groups (BUGS)
The other organisation who supports and advocates for cyclists in Victoria and Australia wide is Cycling Australia.
Although Cycling Australia may appear to be more focused on the racing side of cycling they still have a lot to offer the recreational cyclist and they do offer a recreational membership and recreational rides.
List of recreational clubs registered with Cycling Australia within a 100k radius of Melbourne.
VicRoads Bicycle and walking route maps
Get Further, Faster
‘Twas Mulga Bill, from Eaglehawk, that caught the cycling craze;
He turned away the good old horse that served him many days;
He dressed himself in cycling clothes, resplendent to be seen;
He hurried off to town and bought a shining new machine;
And as he wheeled it through the door, with air of lordly pride,
The grinning shop assistant said, “Excuse me, can you ride?”……From MULGA BILL’S BICYCLE by Banjo Patterson
Did you know?
The Great Victorian Bike ride is hugely popular with people 60+. In fact Seniors are well represented in Bicycle groups across the state.
- Electric Bikes (E-bikes) are a cool, fun and simple way to get back riding two wheels. As the name suggests, E-bikes have an integrated electric motor that assist riders with propulsion. With only minimal pedaling but all the normal perks of a standard bike, you’ll be zooming up those big hills in no time! If you are in StKilda you could stop in at Melbourne Electric Bicycles and rent one.