Cycling

September Bicycle Maintenance Workshops for Beginners

Get that treadlie looking deadly and learn how to keep it safe and in check on the road. Participant numbers are limited to 8 for this workshop.

When       Sunday 16 September
Time        11.00am to 4.00pm
Venue      South Melbourne Commons
Suited to  Bike riders and those getting back on their bike
Cost         FREE with lunch provided

Bookings essential. For more information and bookings please call 9209 6274 or email enviro@portphillip.vic.gov.au

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Weekend Clearway for Cyclists

A clearway for cyclists has been instated along Ormond Esplanade, Elwood between Glen Huntly Road and St Kilda Street, to operate on Saturdays and Sundays, from 6 - 10am. This is an addition to clearways which already exist during weekday peaks to benefit motorists.

Over the past two years, the council has been working with the neighbouring Cities of Bayide and Kingston, along with Victoria Police, VicRoads, Bicycle Victoria, local cyclists and the Sandringham Hospital on ways to make Beach Road route safer for cyclists, especially on weekend mornings when more than 5000 cyclists can travel along Beach Road - more than three times the number of cars and other vehicles.

While the clearway is operating, motorists will be able to park their cars in the foreshore parking lots and side streets.

The City of Port Phillip supports http://www.beachroadcyclist.com, a website where you can get all the best info on events, training and general news regarding on-road cycling throughout the state.

Cycling in Port Phillip

The City of Port Phillip's geographic location combined with better than average bicycle facilities and low journey-to-work travel distances provides a unique opportunity to further promote this attractive, healthy and environmentally friendly form of transport.

The city contains an extensive on- and off-road bicycle network connecting the majority of areas within the municipality. There are approximately 49km of existing on-road routes and 14.5km of existing off-road routes, not including those at Albert Park Lake reserve.

Port Phillip also has in excess of 300 bicycle racks located in all shopping centres, foreshore areas and railway stations. New racks are installed on an ongoing basis as required or requested. The majority of off-road recreational paths have now been constructed, and we are now concentrating on new on-road lanes and linkages.

Bike Plan 2011-2020

The City of Port Phillip wants to provide an environment where cyclists of all abilities can ride their bikes on a safe, accessible and complete network. Bike Plan 2011-2020 is about making Port Phillip better for bike riding. Its focus is on improving bike riding infrastructure and networks across Port Phillip while continuing to motivate more people to ride more often and to more places.

View the Bike Plan 2011-2020.

RiderLog

RiderLog is a free iphone app made by Bicycle Network Victoria. The app allows you to track where, how far, and how fast you ride. The default setting is anonymous, although you can choose to share some information about yourself if you like- it will help us to plan the best possible bike networks.

Cyclesmart

The minimum daily exercise recommended for good health is 30 minutes, or about 10 kilometres cycled comfortably on a bike. Log into Cyclesmart and record the number of kilometres on your cycle computer that you have cycled each day. Keeping up to date on Cyclesmart is very easy. You don't need to enter data every day; as you enter an odometer reading, which is cumulative, the system can estimate how much you're riding per day based on how much you ride per week (it assumes you ride daily, unless you enter data even on days when you haven't ridden).

RACV Bike Assist

RACV has developed a new road service, called Bike Assist, to assist cyclists who experience difficulties and require roadside assistance. The aim of Bike Assist is to get your nominated bicycle going after a puncture or other mishap.

For more information or to join call 13 19 55, or visit RACVonline.

Bike Share

The City of Port Phillip has become part of an exciting new public bike hire scheme, called Melbourne Bike Share. Four Bike Share stations have been installed in South Melbourne with several more planned. The four sites are near the corners of Clarendon and Market Streets, Clarendon and York Streets, St Kilda Road and Park Street and on Bowen Crescent near St Kilda Road.

Bike sharing is a great way to get around the city as an alternative to driving. It is also healthier and more sustainable.

Melbourne Bike Share is a joint RACV/Victorian Government bicycle hire scheme. The initiative is supported by the City of Melbourne, City of Port Phillip and Bicycle Victoria.

For more information on the bike share scheme, please go to the website at www.melbournebikeshare.com.au.

Bike Path Maps

See the Port Phillip Bike Path Map for details of on- & off-road bike paths, and proposed bike paths in the City of Port Phillip.

The Speedways and Greenways map identifies the existing and proposed routes on Port Phillip's bicycle network as discussed in the Cycling Strategy 2005-2010, which was adopted by council in early April, 2005. A final copy of this document will be available soon.

See the City of Melbourne Bike Map for bike paths in and around the Melbourne CBD.

Port Phillip Bicycle User Group (BUG)

As a fantastic way for cycling enthusiasts to meet other cyclists, find bike buddies, organise group rides and keep the council informed about the condition of Port Phillip's bicycle network and facilities, the Port Phillip Bicycle User Group (BUG) has been formed.

BUG contacts

* Group name: Port Phillip BUG
* Group home page: http://groups.google.com/group/port-phillip-bug
* Group email address port-phillip-bug@googlegroups.com

Relevant links and more information

VicRoads - http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au
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.

Bicycle Victoria 'More people cycling more often' - www.bv.com.au
A peak body focusing on increasing bicycle awareness and use, bicycle safety, bicycle insurance, better bike facilities including more bike paths and coordinating major cycling events like Ride to Work Day, the Great Victorian Bike Ride and Around the Bay in a Day.

Port Phillip BUG online community - mc2.vicnet.net.au
Search for 'BUG' from the homepage of My Connected Community, then check out the group to see if you'd like to participate or join.

St Kilda Cycling Club - www.skcc.com.au
The St Kilda Cycling Club (SKCC) gives the bayside a focus for the large number of cyclists in the area. When you join the SKCC you become a member of a high profile and professional association, with organised racing, regular information nights and organised rides. The club caters for a broad range of cyclists, from novices to A graders. SKCC especially welcomes female members.

Cycling Promotion Fund - http://www.cyclingpromotion.com
The fundamental aim of the fund is to promote cycling in Australia by building strategic partnerships and funding and supporting campaigns which promote bicycle use.

Cycle Sport Victoria - www.vic.cycling.org.au
CycleSport Victoria is the trading name of Victorian Cycling Incorporated. Victorian Cycling is the peak body for the sport of racing cycling, including the disciplines of road, track and mountain biking within Victoria, Australia.

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