Bikes Infomation

Bikes in Melbourne and Victoria takes place for recreation and commuting.

The popularity of cycling for health, fitness, and as a non polluting alternative to the automobile may be growing slightly.

Statistics indicate that for each of the first four years of the 21st century, bicycles have outsold cars in Australia.

In 2006 bike sales totalled 1,273,780 — 32 per cent ahead of the motor vehicles total.

There was a bike ban (2008) (now rescinded) preventing cyclists from taking their bicycles on trains during popular travel times.

 

Bikes are allowed on Trains all time and now Folding bicycles can be carried free on metropolitan trains, trams and buses;

V/Line trains and coaches, and regional town bus services at any time.

Folding bicycles must not exceed the dimensions of 79cm long x 59cm high x 36cm wide and must be folded
up and stowed in a bag before boarding. Folding bicycles must not obstruct
passageways or doorways and not inconvenience other passengers.


A folding bicycle has small wheels and frame latches allowing the frame to be
collapsed. Regular bicycles of any size, with or without wheels, are not considered
folding bicycles and are subject to the conditions below regarding bicycles on public
transport.


On metropolitan buses folding bicycles cannot be stored in parcel racks.

On V/Line trains and coaches, folding bicycles cannot be stored in overhead luggage racks.