St Kilda Cycles

  The idea of bikepacking is that you reduce your worldly possessions to basic essentials, pack them into some waterproof bags and get on with the tour. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? It is a minimalistic life on two wheels that allows one to cover more distance than can ever be covered hiking. But it requires some basic preparations like getting some basic essential gear to keep the ride smooth:   ●       A Bike: A bike is one of the essentials that you need for a bikepacking adventure. It can be any kind of bike depending on your personal preference. It may be a Brompton folding bike or a regular geared bike or an electric bike depending on what kind of vehicle and distance you wish to cover. If you are going mountain biking then you need to mount some storage bags to be fully prepared for the terrain. The forest path includes fire trails as well as forest paths, gravelly roads, as well as single tracks. So make sure you get the bike that can ha...

So, you wish to have some special fun this spring. That time of the year when the mornings start getting brighter, days get longer, and the sun finally starts making an appearance. As the days get warmer, it is the best time to get on the bike and take a long trip. Spring is one of the favourite times of year for cyclists all over the world. The weather is neither too cold nor too warm and days get longer so you can take rides in the morning as well as evenings. Australia is a very blessed land in that respect as it has some of the best bike paths on this planet. Here are some of the top bike paths in Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne that every bike enthusiast should check out: ● Meri Creek Trail: Located 21 kilometres away from Melbourne, the Meri Creek trail is one of the best bike paths for all those who love adventurous weekends. You may begin the ride near Yarra River and cycle all the way along to the Western Ring Road. It is a fun ride so whether you are on a Daho...