Hey Melbourne Burners! Apologies for not reading the thread, the 894 pages are intimidating.
After being spoiled living in Canberra riding distance from Bruce Ridge, Majura and Stromlo I am moving to Melbourne for work. I hate driving to go riding if I don't have too, so I think I'll be spending a fair bit of time on the Yarra trails.
I'm going to be living around Richmond. Where is the best place to access these mythical trails from there? Are there many trails down that end or will I have to go to Heidelberg to find good stuff? I have Strava, but I don't know how to bring up the heatmaps without a premium account.
Thanks!
Welcome
Might I suggest you join a few group/ shop rides to get your bearings. The Ride Cycles do a Tuesday night, I know of a Wednesday evening and Summit do a Saturday afternoon one. I'm sure if you post here when you want to go- someone will join you and show you around.
Cross the bridge at the end of Gipps Street and veer left and simply follow your nose. Exploring the trails is half the fun.
None of the trails are designated MTB trails so be conscious of walkers.
You will want to explore many of the trail destinations outside Melbourne- Redhill, Smiths Gully, Lysterfield, Plenty Gorge, Wombat, You Yangs, Forest, Anglesea, and so on