Cycling In Victoria
Cycling in the Australian state of Victoria (including its capital Melbourne) is a popular pastime, sport and way of getting around since at least 1896, as indicated by a poem by Banjo Paterson: Mulga Bill's Bicycle.
Cycling in Victoria has largely been encouraged by:
- the development of bicycle networks in town and cities throughout the state,
- the growing number of regional rail trails,
- the number of organised rides held throughout the year, including the popular Great Victorian Bike Ride, and
- the number of cycle races held in Victoria, such as the Herald Sun Tour.
Read more about Cycling In Victoria: Regional Rail Trails, Other Regional Trails, See Also
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