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FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
Why tour with Melbourne By Bike?
Small bike tour size - normally 8-10 person maximum. If you want an experience... much more than your average tour... you've come to the right place. we have great light bikes with lots of gears and comfy seats and , even greater guides… it’s friendly and fun.
What kind of bikes do we ride?
We have a fleet of bikes very light hybrids with light aluminium frames, plenty of gears and big wheels for easy city riding. We have men's and women's "step-through" styles to choose from.
Ride duration
We meet at our shop at 10 Berrbang Lane, Queen Victoria market at 9.45am and set off around 10am. The ride usually concludes around 2.30pm but we can sometimes run overtime... depending on numbers participating, weather, varying fitness levels, riding speed etc. so please allow for this in planning your day.
Cancellation policy
If you need to cancel or reschedule your tour please call, text or WhatsApp +61 466 253 340 at least 24 hours before the tour starts. Please feel free to call that number before 8am on the day if you have any concerns about the weather forecast or anything else.
Where do Melbourne By Bike tours start?
Our famous Melbourne By Bike city tour starts from our shop at 10 Berrbang Lane at the Queen Victoria market. It's just a two-minute walk from Stop 7 on the free Elizabeth St tram (near McDonald's).
Walk up Thierry St to St Ali cafe, then down the little alley beside there and turn right into Berrbang Lane.
Bike paths vs roads
Where possible we will ride on bike paths, but some road riding is required to get to key highlights like groovy Fitzroy, Little Italy and the Queen Victoria Market. We have 25 years of experience in keeping people safe. We'll ask you to nominate your confidence level at the outset, so we can offer extra help to those who need it. A comprehensive safety talk is given before each tour. Hi-vis vests are available for extra visibility/safety and we personally fit bikes and helmets for your protection.
We ride in a special formation proven to keep people safe.
Who will my tour guide be?
Your tour leader could be Stefano, John, Craig, Marvin, Joyce, Alexandra, David or Murray. We are all trained, passionate guides. In our other lives we are marketers, ex-principals, teachers, retailers, photographers, journalists, architects, students and more.
What to bring
Just bring yourself. Wear comfortable cycling clothes... and layers are a good idea in Melbourne, as the weather can change quickly and often at certain times of the year!
Be prepared for Melbourne's famous "four seasons in one day."
Cost and lunch
Melbourne by Bike tours cost $140. It is a premium tour with premium guides and premium bikes.
That price includes your bike and helmet, guided tour and a bottle of water.
Private tours are also available for $499 per person (minimum x2).
We'll stop somewhere like the famous Queen Victoria Market for lunch. We'll show you what's good and you can buy your own lunch to enjoy with the group. Our sociable lunches are a highlight of the tour and a chance to really get to know your fellow riders from all around Australia and the world!
Parking
There's an open air carpark at Queen Victoria Market... suitable for all kinds of vehicles, including campers (no height restrictions). Parking cost is capped at $40 for the day. Otherwise the market is walkable from most inner city hotels. If you're a little further away get yourself to the CBD (downtown) area and catch the free tram along Elizabeth St to STOP 7 at the Queen Victoria Market beside McDonald's..
We've moved to the market!
To celebrate our 50th year of providing bike hire and tours we have relocated to the famous Queen Victoria Market. Our new shop is at 10 Berrbang Lane... just down the little alley beside St Ali & The Queen Cafe in Thierry St..