Melbourne is a great city for cycling, with relatively broad, flat streets. For those of you who asked about bicycle hire in Melbourne, I have found out the following:
By the time we are there, Melbourne will have joined the ranks of cities including Paris, Amsterdam, and London that have public bicycle schemes. This will be an inexpensive option for short trips around town but, because it is designed for frequent, short-term use, it will be expensive for anything longer than an hour or two. Keep an eye on this link for developments (the bikes are currently being shipped from Montreal, and should arrive in Melbourne any day).
http://www.melbournebikeshare.com.au/
Other rental companies:
Rentabike @ Federation Square:Based right in the city. Rates include helmets (compulsory) and locks if required as well as a map and sunscreen, plus a handlebar bag with spare tube and pump. http://www.rentabike.net.au/
The Humble Vintage offers classic and vintage bikes, and convenient locations: http://www.thehumblevintage.com/info.html
Other information:
Bicycle Victoria, a community-based non-profit offers information and assistance, including cycling maps around Melbourne: http://www.bv.com.au/
We’ll let you know what we find out about bike co-ops and stores from our spies on the ground.
Bottom line: If you plan on riding often, it might be cheapest and easiest to bring your own helmet and pump and purchase a second-hand bike for the duration of your stay.
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