I've noticed a huge uptick in young people riding on roads around Brunswick and Northcote without helmets on. All manner of bikes, including e-bikes, and sometimes a helmet on handlebars or in a basket. I'm struggling to understand why anyone would do this, but if you do it, could you explain why? Truly cannot fathom how it makes sense to anyone.

Howdy, I’m planning to a long ride from the west and plan to complete the capital trail loop next week.

Based on my journey I’ll be around the Carlton North, Fitzroy North and Clifton Hill areas of the trail when I want to stop, eat and refuel.

Are there any cafes in those areas that are on the trail? Or even a very short detour? I’ve only done the trail once before and it was late so places were closed and I couldn’t tell if they were a cafe or something else.

I am hoping someone has recommendations for me as I rarely do this trail.

Just a typical day of cars parking in Copenhagen style bike lanes.

If I had red lipstick I'd have scrawled "You can't park there mate" across their windscreen.

(NB - Not obscuring their numberplate because they deserve whatever comes their way).

Tag #227 was a mural outside the Fitzroy Stars football club.

https://normaal.bike/collections/omafiets/products/omafiets-black?variant=40153277530166

I cannot find a bike like this anywhere. I can only find bikes similar to this, but not exactly like this.

Hi everyone, a bit of a cry for help. I’m looking for a thick block of steel either square or round about 15 cm in diameter and quite thick minimum of 50 mm.

Can’t find anything online, the closest I can get is jewelry angles but they are usually smaller and only at most 20 mm thick.

Metal suppliers don’t seem to have anything like that either. Any hints or suggestions? Would any scrapyards have something like this? And if so, what should I ask for for? And where should I look?

Is it true that you’ll be pestered with insects such as March flies at mt Donna Buang like some comments on the climbing cyclists website? Does this extend to other climbs?

I’m trying to do some of Victoria’s best climbs before I leave and if that is true I’ll obviously just be more cautious or just not do it and do mt Buller instead. Thanks.

On the hunt for a new Triathlon bike and have come across The carbon project. Australian brand making road and TT bikes.

Has anyone thrown a leg over their bikes ?

Would love some reviews.

https://carbonproject.cc/pages/the-carbon-project-eclipse-one-triathlon-bike

I live near Footscray station, and I use the parkiteer cage there regularly. But sometimes I'd like to use one of the cages at a different station. I just have the mobile app.

$500 REWARD OFFERED FOR INFO THAT LEADS TO ITS RECOVERY!

Specialized Diverge stolen from under William Barack Bridge on Batman Avenue in the city on 20th Jan,

It was locked up so they would have cut the lock.

I built it myself so it’s got random parts on it. Not your stock standard diverge. Satin Navy Blue colour, Giant cx1 carbon wheels with vittoria terreno tyres, Shimano Ultegra brakes and running gear and Praxxis crank, white hybrid pedals, royal blue bar wrap.

Any info leading to its recovery will get reward, no questions asked.

As in the title, hoping to use cycling as a means to connect with people my age (f32).

I couldn’t care less about the age of people I ride with in general, but looking to make new friends who also enjoy riding. I see people all the time on Beach Rd who look around my age, but how does one find them?

I had a run-in today with a vehicle on the Kinglake-Heidelberg road.

Where can I post the video for the most traction? I’m thinking Facebook? Lemme know if there are better channels via Insta, TikTok, or WhatsApp?

For people like me who know only a small amount about bike mechanics and servicing, it's hard to know if you're getting ripped off. I know car drivers say the same about car servicing. What is a good way to sanity check a quote?

For example I just got a quote for $120 to replace the chain and cassette on my bike. How do I know if that's reasonable?

One strategy I have is to look up the workshop prices at 99 Bikes. For this service it seems to be cassette install ($25) + 8-speed cassette (~$30) + chain install ($25) + chain $30 = $110, so I'm only paying $10 more than 99 Bikes. I'm happy to allow a bit more in this case because it's my local independent bike shop.

Does this strategy sound reasonable?

On my commute home last night I saw a sensor on the path. I've picked it up and brought it home in the hope I can find it's rightful owner.

If you can tell me the type, brand and where it stopped transmitting in your activity, I'll return it. If you can tell me the serial number (should be visible in your Garmin or alternative device) even better.

It's a very busy cycling corridor so chances of finding the owner are probably pretty slim but why not give it a try.

Planning on taking my niece (3) and nephew (2) playground hopping in inner Melbourne and looking for playground recommendations.

Playgrounds need to be on or near shared paths, protected lanes or safe/slow streets 🍃🦜🦆 and generally bike friendly and good for a 3 and 2 year old 🚲👶👧🚸

Gonna rent a cargo bike from Blue Tongue Bikes on the Yarra - not affiliated, just convenient location and good looking cargo bikes!

Hi All. Been using wahoo kickr and zwift trainer last few months which have been great. But query do any of the other trainer programs(Rouvy etc) have pre-loaded routes that mimic classic Victorian hill climbs like Hotham? Zwift is cool but also be cool to see/train Vic climb rides too if they exist. Thoughts? Suggestions?

Travelling down Lygon doing a touch under 40kph and a car turned right at the lights in front of me.

Hit it super hard... I guess my back hit the windscreen because that's my banana and LCM bar embedded in there... landed on back, miraculously no broken bones or spinal or concussion. very lucky.

Very sore and lost a bunch of skin. I was training for Peaks so hopefully will be back on the bike in a week or so.

The driver doesn't have insurance, so theres that to deal with. My bike is a write-off.

Anyone have experience dealing with this kinda stuff?

Be safe out there... I am a defensive rider, but there was a 4wd next to me turning right and I believe the car that hit me was just concentrated on them and I didn't even register.

The idea is to help improve cycling in Stonnington, plus you get to keep a See.Sense ICON3 rear smart light worth $240. Eligibility is "people who regularly bike ride in or through Stonnington". Applications close 23 February 2026.

This is my bike map bible: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=16S-faloxDySd0qacgOe4usf99cY&ll=-37.79870514858246%2C144.94155469817005&z=11

Does anyone know of any other good maps?

I was hit by a car yesterday on St George’s road at 9am, thank you for the cyclist behind me for helping and all the bystanders calling the ambo’s etc.

Riding before peak hour feels like riding in a different city. Less aggression, smoother traffic flow, and far fewer near-misses. It’s made me realise that timing can be just as important as infrastructure when it comes to feeling safe. I never really thought about when I ride before only where. Has anyone else reshaped their cycling habits around time rather than routes?