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Beasleys Nursery is a popular turnaround and rest stop for riders exploring Melbourne’s Main Yarra Trail and Mullum Mullum Creek Trail network. Located in Warrandyte beside the trail, it marks an important eastern connection point, with the Main Yarra Trail extension continuing towards Alexander Road and ultimately forming part of the developing cycling connection into Warrandyte. The ride out to Beasleys takes you through leafy creek corridors and bushland, with connections to the Main Yarra, Mullum Mullum and EastLink trails opening up plenty of options for longer loops. Beasleys itself has a café and nursery, making it a particularly handy destination for a relaxed recreational ride or coffee stop before heading back. RTS Tip: Make Beasleys your coffee or lunch turnaround, or use it as a waypoint on a longer ride through Warrandyte. There’s a bike repair station, drinking fountain, picnic table and map board near the nursery, making it a useful spot to regroup before continuing your ride.

Candlebark Park in Templestowe offers a compact network of legal mountain bike trails beside the Yarra River, providing an easily accessible taste of bush riding within Melbourne’s north-east. The natural-style singletrack winds through open woodland and riverside parkland, with a mix of flowing sections, short climbs, descents and technical features suited mainly to beginner and intermediate riders. Parks Victoria formally permits bikes on the designated Candlebark mountain bike trail network. The park connects directly with the Main Yarra Trail, making it easy to incorporate the MTB trails into a longer ride from Melbourne or link into the surrounding Yarra Valley cycling network. Nearby Westerfolds Park provides additional shared trails, toilets and drinking water. RTS Tip: Candlebark is best suited to riders looking for natural cross-country-style singletrack rather than a highly developed bike park. Stick to the designated bike-legal trails and consider using the Main Yarra Trail to ride in rather than drive. Plans are also underway to connect and upgrade the existing Candlebark trails with new MTB flow trails at neighbouring Fitzsimons Reserve.

Lysterfield Park, around 30 km south-east of Melbourne, Victoria, is one of Australia’s best-known urban mountain biking destinations, with approximately 24 km of purpose-built MTB trails catering for beginners through to highly experienced riders. The network winds through native eucalypt forest, plantations and rocky hills surrounding Lysterfield Lake, combining flowing singletrack, berms, jumps, rock gardens, steep climbs and technical descents. Lysterfield also has an important place in Australian cycling history as home to the State Mountain Bike Course used for the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games. There’s plenty for newer riders and families, including the 6.3 km Lake Circuit Trail, Trail Mix and Lower Blair Witch, plus a dedicated Skills Park and pump track where riders can practise berms, jumps, drops and bike handling before heading onto the main network. Intermediate riders can explore trails including Lower Buckle, Upper Buckle, Middle, Red Gum, Hug, Upper Blair Witch, Snipe and Dog Pound, while experienced riders can step up to black trails such as Follow Me, Aneurysm and the 6.4 km State MTB Course. The short Granite Link takes things another step further with double-black technical terrain. With picnic areas, toilets, lake access and multiple riding options, Lysterfield Park works equally well for a family outing, skills session, quick after-work ride or a longer day linking together the MTB network. The trails are also supported by the volunteer-run Lysterfield District Trail Riders (LDTR), who help maintain and advocate for this hugely popular Melbourne mountain bike network. RTS Tip: If it’s your first visit, warm up on the Lake Circuit, Trail Mix or Skills Park before progressing into the blue and black singletrack. Experienced riders shouldn’t miss the 2006 Commonwealth Games State MTB Course, which is ridden anti-clockwise and packs technical rock sections, steep climbing and fast descending into 6.4 km. Check current Parks Victoria trail conditions before travelling, particularly after wet weather, and arrive early on busy weekends as parking can fill quickly.

The Ringwood – Belgrave Rail Trail, also known as the Belgrave Rail Trail or Heathmont to Belgrave Trail, is a roughly 17 km shared cycling and walking route through Melbourne’s eastern suburbs and into the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges. The trail runs alongside the active Belgrave railway line, travelling through Ringwood, Heathmont, Bayswater, Boronia, Ferntree Gully, Upper Ferntree Gully, Upwey and Tecoma before reaching Belgrave. Predominantly sealed with asphalt and concrete, it’s suitable for road bikes, gravel bikes, hybrids, e-bikes, families and recreational cyclists. The first 10 km from Ringwood towards Ferntree Gully has a distinctly suburban character, following wide shared paths beside the railway and passing parks, shopping areas and several railway stations. Around Heathmont, the route briefly joins the Dandenong Creek Trail, providing an excellent connection into Melbourne’s extensive eastern shared-path network. Bayswater, Boronia and Ferntree Gully all offer cafés, shops, toilets and train access, making it easy to shorten the ride if needed. Beyond Upper Ferntree Gully, the scenery and riding change considerably as the trail begins climbing into the Dandenong Ranges. The surroundings become increasingly leafy and forested, with the route incorporating sections of the historic alignment once used by the narrow-gauge railway that became Puffing Billy. Riders pass through Upwey and Tecoma, with several roadside shared-path sections and some noticeably steeper climbing before reaching Belgrave. The railway history is one of the highlights. The original Upper Ferntree Gully to Gembrook narrow-gauge railway opened in 1900, carrying passengers, timber and agricultural produce through the Dandenong Ranges. After closure in the 1950s, preservation efforts eventually created the famous Puffing Billy Railway. When the modern suburban railway was extended and electrified to Belgrave in the early 1960s, parts of the abandoned narrow-gauge alignment became available for what is now the cycling and walking trail. Belgrave makes a great destination, with plenty of cafés and shops and the famous Puffing Billy Railway station only metres from the trail's end. Riders wanting to explore further into the Dandenong Ranges can also investigate the Eastern Dandenong Ranges Trail, a separate 15 km route between Clematis and Gembrook that again follows sections of the Puffing Billy corridor. RTS Tip: If climbing isn't your thing, take advantage of the railway running alongside the trail: catch a Belgrave Line train uphill to Belgrave and ride predominantly downhill back towards Ringwood. If riding Ringwood to Belgrave, save some energy for the final section — the climb becomes more noticeable after Upper Ferntree Gully and there’s a particularly steep pinch approaching Belgrave. Navigation can also be tricky around station car parks and road crossings, so download the route before setting out. For more kilometres, connect with the Dandenong Creek Trail or EastLink Trail around the Ringwood/Heathmont end.

Anderson Street BMX Track in Lilydale is home to the Lilydale BMX Club – the Lilydale Lynx, providing a dedicated BMX racing facility for riders in Melbourne's outer east and the Yarra Ranges. The purpose-built BMX track delivers the fast, fun style of riding the sport is known for, with jumps, rollers, straights and banked corners giving riders plenty of opportunity to develop their skills, confidence and speed. As the home of the Lilydale Lynx BMX Club, the facility plays an important role in the local cycling community, supporting BMX racing, training and opportunities for riders of different ages and experience levels to get involved in the sport. Located in Lilydale, Victoria, the track is also well positioned for riders exploring the wider Yarra Valley and Yarra Ranges, an area packed with cycling opportunities ranging from BMX and mountain biking to rail trails, gravel riding and longer cycling adventures. Whether you're looking for BMX riding in Lilydale, BMX tracks in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, or simply another place to get on the bike while exploring the Yarra Valley, Anderson Street is well worth knowing about. RTS Tip: As an active BMX club and racing facility, access may vary around organised training, racing and events. Check current Lilydale BMX Club information before making a special trip and respect any club activities taking place at the track.

Bunjil Way BMX Track – Knox BMX Club Bunjil Way in Knoxfield is home to Knox BMX Club, a well-established BMX racing facility in Melbourne's eastern suburbs catering for everyone from riders trying BMX for the first time through to experienced racers. Set within park-like surrounds in the Knoxfield recreation precinct, the purpose-built BMX track is just over 300 metres long and has been designed to be approachable for beginners while still providing plenty of challenge for advanced and elite riders. The track combines jumps, rollers, fast straights and large banked turns, with bitumen berms helping provide a fast and consistent riding surface. Lighting also allows the club to run training and racing into the evening. Knox BMX Club has been part of the local cycling community since 1980, moving to its current Bunjil Way location in 1988. Today the volunteer-run club offers coaching from beginner through to expert level, regular practice sessions and BMX racing that attracts riders from across Victoria. For riders searching for BMX tracks in Melbourne, BMX riding in Knoxfield, Knox BMX Club or BMX racing in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, Bunjil Way is a fantastic facility to have on the ride list. RTS Tip: This is an active BMX club and racing facility, so organised coaching, practice and race sessions may affect general access. Check current Knox BMX information before making a special trip, particularly following heavy rain or when events are scheduled.

Burwood East Velodrome – Blackburn Cycling Club Burwood East Velodrome, also known as Blackburn Velodrome, is a dedicated outdoor cycling track at East Burwood Reserve in Melbourne's eastern suburbs and the home of Blackburn Cycling Club. The steeply banked outdoor velodrome provides a fantastic facility for track cycling, training and racing, giving riders the opportunity to develop speed, fitness, bunch-riding skills and confidence on a traditional outdoor track. Blackburn Cycling Club has a strong presence in Melbourne's cycling community, with the Burwood East track supporting club training, junior development and opportunities for riders to discover track cycling. Outside organised club activities, the velodrome is also available for public use, making it a great option for local riders looking for a traffic-free cycling track in Melbourne's east. The velodrome forms part of the wider East Burwood Reserve sporting precinct, with additional recreation and cycling facilities nearby. Its location also makes it a handy riding destination for cyclists around Burwood East, Blackburn, Box Hill and Melbourne's eastern suburbs. Whether you're searching for Burwood East Velodrome, Blackburn Velodrome, track cycling in Melbourne, Blackburn Cycling Club or velodromes in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, this is a great local cycling facility to have on the list. RTS Tip: The velodrome is an active club training and racing venue, so organised cycling activities take priority. Check current Blackburn Cycling Club information before making a special trip, follow track etiquette and be aware of faster riders when using the track.

The Outer Circle Rail Trail, also widely known as the Anniversary Trail, is a 17 km shared cycling and walking trail through Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, running from Fairfield to Hughesdale. Following much of the alignment of Melbourne’s former Outer Circle Railway, the trail winds through Kew, Deepdene, Canterbury, Camberwell, Burwood, Ashburton and East Malvern, combining leafy linear parks, historic railway cuttings and suburban cycling connections. With an almost entirely asphalt or concrete surface, it’s well suited to road bikes, gravel bikes, hybrids, e-bikes, families and everyday recreational cycling. One of the most attractive sections runs through Kew and Canterbury, where the trail follows the former railway alignment through a deep, tree-lined cutting that feels surprisingly removed from the surrounding city. Further south, riders pass alongside the operational Alamein railway line between East Camberwell and Alamein, the only part of the original Outer Circle route still carrying trains. The trail then continues across Gardiners Creek, through the Malvern Urban Forest and Boyd Park, before finishing near Hughesdale Station. The trail also has some fascinating Melbourne railway history. The Outer Circle Railway opened in 1890–91 but operated as a complete railway for only around three years before sections began closing. Parts later reopened, including the famous Deepdene Dasher passenger service, while the East Camberwell–Alamein section eventually became today’s Alamein Line. Historic station sites and interpretive signs along the trail help tell the story, while the old railway bridge across the Yarra River at Chandler Highway has now been repurposed for the trail. One of the biggest advantages of the Outer Circle Rail Trail is how well it connects with Melbourne’s wider cycling network. Riders can link directly with the Main Yarra Trail, Gardiners Creek Trail, Koonung Creek Trail, Scotchmans Creek Trail and Djerring Trail. Combining the Outer Circle with the Rosstown Rail Trail also creates a roughly 25 km cycling route from Kew towards Elsternwick, opening up plenty of options for longer Melbourne bike rides. RTS Tip: The Outer Circle is easy riding, but navigation and road crossings are the main things to watch. There are busy crossings around Harp Junction, Toorak Road and Dandenong Road, and the route can be slightly confusing where it leaves the old railway alignment or intersects other shared paths. Download the route before setting out and take your time at crossings. With Fairfield and Hughesdale railway stations near either end, it’s also a great trail to ride one-way and use Melbourne’s train network for the return journey.

The Ringwood to Belgrave Rail Trail is a roughly 17km sealed shared trail running from Ringwood through Melbourne’s eastern suburbs and into the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges at Belgrave. The route largely follows the Belgrave railway line, combining suburban cycling with increasingly leafy surroundings as you climb towards the hills. The trail passes through Heathmont, Bayswater, Boronia, Ferntree Gully, Upper Ferntree Gully, Upwey and Tecoma before reaching Belgrave. Surfaces are predominantly asphalt and concrete, making it suitable for mountain bikes, hybrids, touring bikes and recreational riders. The first 10km towards Ferntree Gully is relatively straightforward, while the final 7km becomes hillier as the route climbs into the Dandenong Ranges. One of the most interesting sections begins around Upper Ferntree Gully, where parts of the trail follow the historic route once used by the Puffing Billy Railway before the suburban railway was modernised and extended to Belgrave in 1962. Finish in Belgrave and you’ll be only metres from the present-day Puffing Billy terminus. There are plenty of opportunities to extend the ride, with connections to the Dandenong Creek Trail, Blind Creek Trail, Ferny Creek Trail and Mullum Mullum Creek Trail. Regular railway stations along the route also make this an excellent point-to-point adventure without needing to organise a car shuttle. RTS Tip: Don’t let the “rail trail” name fool you into expecting a completely flat ride. The approach to Belgrave includes a reasonable climb and some steeper sections, along with road crossings, station areas and short roadside sections. A great option is to catch the train to Belgrave and ride back towards Ringwood if you’d prefer to tackle more of the route in the downhill direction.

Located in Park Orchards in Melbourne’s east, Stintons Reserve BMX is a purpose-built BMX race track offering a great spot for riders to practise their starts, jumping, cornering and race skills. The single-lap dirt circuit features a starting gate for up to eight riders, along with a series of jumps and features designed to help riders carry speed around the course. The track is home to Park Orchards BMX Club and is also available for public use outside club operating hours. Suitable for riders aged around four years and up, it provides an accessible introduction to BMX while still offering plenty of fun for more experienced riders looking to sharpen their technique. Stintons Reserve also includes parking, picnic and barbecue facilities, making it easy for families to spend some time at the reserve while riders hit the track. RTS TIP: This is an active club BMX track, so check Park Orchards BMX Club activities before heading out. Public riding is permitted outside club operating hours. If you're new to BMX, take a few slower laps first to learn the jumps, rollers and corners before building up your speed.