The Best Road Bike Rides Around Melbourne

Melbourne is a cycling mecca. From chilled rides along Phillip Bay and along the Yarra River to the challenging climbs in the Dandenong Ranges. What ever you appetite you will find a ride to suit you plus your guaranteed a good coffee along the way.

This is our top rides around Melbourne which increase with distance so you find a ride to suit the time you have available.

33km / 362m Elevation

Yarra River Explorer

Enjoy a river jaunt along Yarra Boulevard. Great at sunrise and sunset to enjoy the river and city skyline views.

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51km / 126m Elevation

Williamstown Return

An alternative week day ride to mix things up taking you west along Phillip Bay to Williamstown. Nice and flat for a chilled spin or zone 2. Stop for a coffee in Altona before you return or cut the ride short if you have less time available.

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58km / 217m elevation

St Kilda Along Beach Road

Melbourne's classic ride from St Kilda along Phillip Bay. We start the ride from the Melbourne CBD to guide you to St Kilda and then you can ride for as long as you like or as time allows to follow the bay. Enjoy the beaches, cafes and nature reserves along the way.

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112km / 1534m

Dandenong Rangers with 2 epic climbs

This route includes the two most popular climbs in the Dandenong Ranges the 1 in 20 and The Wall. Challenge yourself on these tough climbs with enjoyable switchback and beautiful views along the way.

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114km / 1859m Elevation

Yarra Glen Wine Region Return

Enjoy the wine region of Yarra Glen, taking you out of the city and into the country backroads. By no means an easy ride, you should be prepared for lots of punchy climbs throughout this route, complemented by the picturesque 5km Clintons Road ascent.

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127km / 2078m elevation

Kinglake Return

Ride out to the famous 7km Kinglake climb with expansive views on a clear day. Enjoy rolling hills and countryside views along the way.

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198km / 1024m elevation

Go long! Melbourne to Portsea Return

Melbourne to Portsea is the ultimate day out to spin along a mostly flat route with some beautiful rolling hill sections. Enjoy the coastal scenery along the way with endless cafe options.

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