Melbourne Bike Share is well
underused but I think it is the best way to experience Melbourne as a tourist
and for short commutes.
The bike share scheme is owned
by Victorian Government aiming to promote a more sustainable
transportation system in Melbourne, making the city more inclusive, green,
healthy, livable and enjoyable.
The sharing network is
designed for short trips connecting the Melbourne Central Business District
(CBD), Docklands, St Kilda and South Melbourne. With 50 stations, over 600
bicycles and a network of dedicated bike lanes, riding a bike in Melbourne is convenient,
fast, safe and also cheap!
Casual users pay as little as
$3 a day or $8 a week for unlimited trips. There are no additional charges as
long as each trip is less than 30 minutes. No sweat if you are a slow or leisure cyclist, who loves to enjoy the view and breeze while riding; It is
only $2 extra for each trip up to 60 minutes.
Annual subscribers only pay
$60 a year, and receive up to 45 minutes free each trip; a great way to
commute for city dwellers trying to avoid hefty tram fares outside the free
tram zone.
Best of all, helmets come with
the bikes and it is safe riding in the dark as they have built in lights.
As a regular user myself here are
a few handy tips:
1. Grab a blue helmet loosely
secured to the blue bike’s handle, unless you bring your own. Pick the right size and adjust for comfort. The helmet hair look is worth $190, which is the
penalty for riding without one. Victoria has a mandatory helmet law.
2. Look at the available bicycles at
a docking station and choose the best and newest looking (and no obvious damage) one. Some things to look out for; seats, wheel and splash cover, handle bar
and pedals.
3. Adjust seat to your hip height
for best riding efficiency and comfort.
4. To release the bicycle after keying your given pin, always lift from the seat slightly
5. Have a short test ride to
ensure the bicycle is fully functional. The brakes and gear change functions are not usually obvious without a test ride. If you are not happy with your choice, dock the bike and choose another. Do
press the red button if you think it requires maintenance or repair.
6. The bicycles may feel heavy at
the handle due to the parts required for docking. So let the riders in
lycra with overly priced bicycles overtake. Remember not to ride on footpath unless it has a shared use sign.
7. Use the bell to warn
pedestrians especially along Swanston Street when passing tram stops. If you
rather not stop behind trams as they unload passengers, pedal harder to
overtake before they stop! Watch out for tram tracks to avoid wheels getting caught.
8. Always know the next closest
docking station to your intended destination. Occasionally, you may find
that your destination’s docking station is fully occupied and you might have
only a few minutes left before you need to pay the extra $2.
9. When you dock the bike at your
destination, give it a slight lift and firm push and ensure the green light
appears. If you decide to use the service again, you will need to wait for a
few minutes for the system to register its return.
Who needs a car in the city
when you can ride the little blue bikes looking like you are doing a part for
the planet? Happy riding!
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