David Russell knows there is more to bike riding in Melbourne than the weekend bunch at Beach Road and it shows. From Altona to Frankston Where to Ride Melbourne features 40 fabulous recreational rides to inspire and motivate you to get out and ride.

The book aims to introduce some of the many bike trails within a 30 to 40km radius of Melbourne. The rides range from short rides, suitable for beginners or younger riders, to mountain bikes rides and longer bike trails that demand a reasonable degree of fitness and skill. Each of the rides described are rated to give a guide as to what to expect. There is also a location map and directions to help navigate you through the ride.

Designed to be a useful resource, Where to Ride Melbourne is much more than just a good read. With clear directions, stunning photography, GPS generated mapping, and interesting background information for each ride, Where to Ride Melbourne sets a new standard for quality and presentation in cycling guide books.

The book uses a gloss paper stock, tough enough to cope with the rigours of sweaty hands and plenty of use out on the trail. Riders will appreciate the sturdy construction and convenient spiral binding of the book, this includes a fold out overview map of all 40 rides that doubles as a book marker with map legend, ride ratings and terrain guide. Riders can refer between the map they are using and reference information with ease. The book is also endorsed by Bicycle Victoria CEO Harry Barber.

So dust off your helmet and pump up the tyres, you’ll be out riding in the fresh air before you know it!
Softcover; 208 pages; A5 size; Colour Photography; Russell, David