Hello and thanks for checking out our post that will discuss everything we know about biking in Melbourne. If you are looking to buy a new bike, for trails to explore, or want to learn about motorcycling in your area this blog should give you a clearer understanding of what is available.
The best bicycle shops near you will get us going because they should help more of you out than any other topic we are getting into. These stores should sell all kinds of standard pedal and electric bikes in addition to helmets and other gear that you may be after.
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The best off-road and paved bike trails in Melbourne will also get a mention for anyone who is ready to get some exercise right now. As things move forward we will pivot more towards where to buy motorcycles and scooters as well as some local parts, gear, rental, and repair shops.
Expect to find a map for the area that can help you figure out which spot is closest to your current location, and anyone is interested can look through all of our posts on cities around Australia right there.
Best Bike Shops In Melbourne
If you want to buy a new bike near you, get a helmet, or need some repairs done one of these stores should be able to handle any of the above:
- Cecil Walker Cycles at 395-397 Elizabeth St
- BikeNOW at 240 Kings Way
- Lekker Bikes at 23 Provost St
- Northside Cycles at 334 Queensberry St
- Good Cycles at TG23, Goldsbrough La
Cecil Walker Cycles sells a comprehensive range of bicycles for all ages, including e-bikes, as well as parts, accessories, clothes, nutrition, and equipment, along with bicycle repair.
BikeNOW is a bicycle shop that sells a wide variety of bicycles from over 250 brands, as well as parts, accessories, and gear. They also repair and maintain all makes and models of bicycles. They are open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 5pm.
Lekker Bikes has the most recent collection of Dutch-inspired commuter bikes as well as a wide range of current designs such as commuter bikes and electric bikes, along with accessories and clothes.
Northside Cycles is a bike shop that offers high-quality service with quick turnaround, as well as a large selection of bicycles from international and Australian brands, together with components and accessories.
Good Cycles is a non-profit social enterprise that sells bicycles, parts, accessories, and clothing, as well as providing high-quality repair and maintenance services. Good Cycles is open from 8am to 5pm on weekdays.
Best Local Bike Trails
These Melbourne bike trails are great places to go cycling around the region:
- Capital City Trail
- Main Yarra Trail
- Bay Trail
Capital City Trail is a 29-kilometer-long shared-use path that rings the city center and the inner eastern and northern suburbs, and is largely made up of pieces of other trails.
The Main Yarra Trail is a shared use trail for cyclists and pedestrians that run approximately 38 kilometers from Princes Bridge to the Mullum Mullum Creek Trail.
The Bay Trail runs 49.8 kilometers from the Yarra River in Port Melbourne to Seaford and is considered a moderately difficult route.
Motorcycle & Repair Shops In Your Area
Visit a motorcycle shop when you need to buy a new one, are trying to find new parts and gear, or are searching for a high quality mechanic to do repairs:
- Harley-Heaven Melbourne at 445 Spencer St
- Yamaha City at 216 Lorimer St
- Motorcycle City at 75 Arden St
- HD Development at 359 Little Lonsdale St
- Modak Motorcycles at Rear 299 Elizabeth st via, Heape Ct
Harley-Heaven Melbourne has a vast selection of new and used Harley-Davidson motorcycles, as well as a wide selection of authentic Harley-Davidson motorcycle clothing, parts, and accessories, and a first-rate service staff that can keep your Harley operating like new.
Yamaha City features the latest and greatest Yamaha motorbikes on display, as well as demonstrator units, along with authentic Yamaha spare parts and an approved service facility. Yamaha City is open from 9am to 5:30pm on weekdays, and from 9am to 2pm on Saturday.
Motorcycle City buys, sells, and repairs new and used scooters and motorcycles, as well as a large selection of quality motorcycle and scooter components, riding accessories, and consumables such as engine oils, batteries, tires, and lubricants.
HD Development specializes on all elements of air-cooled Harley-Davidsons, selling a wide range of replacement parts and accessories, as well as manufacturing over 40 distinct exhaust systems and 14 various handlebar designs.
Modak Motorcycles offers a comprehensive range of motorcycle accessories and parts, including pistons, rings, universal side stands, exhaust pipes, and much more.
By the way we have also covered:
- Everything About Cycling in Sydney
- Everything About Cycling in Adelaide
- Everything About Cycling in Perth
- Everything About Cycling in Gold Coast
Have Fun Cycling In Melbourne
That is all we have for now but we plan to update this often. All of those local bike shops, trails, and places to buy motorcycles or get repairs done near you are ready whenever you need them.
Feel free to use the comments to let us know if we got anything incorrect or to share any tips or tricks you might have on what is available in the region. Now go have fun buying a new bike or motorcycle at a shop or cruising around one of the trails in your area.
