bikeNOW Shop Rides Are Back: Our First Social Ride Around Albert Park Lake

There’s something special about rolling out on a crisp Melbourne morning with a group of people brought together by bikes.

Last Saturday, we officially relaunched the bikeNOW Shop Rides for the first time in a few years, and honestly, it couldn’t have gone better.

At 8:00am, riders gathered in the rear car park at bikeNOW before heading off for a relaxed social ride around Albert Park Lake and through South Melbourne. The pace was welcoming, the weather was perfect, and the atmosphere reminded us exactly why community cycling matters so much.

A Beginner-Friendly Melbourne Cycling Group Ride

One of the biggest goals behind bringing back our Melbourne shop rides was creating a cycling group that genuinely welcomes everyone.

Whether you’re:

• completely new to cycling
• getting back on the bike after years away
• building confidence riding in a group
• or simply looking for people to ride with

…our Saturday social rides are designed to make you feel comfortable from the moment you arrive.

Our rides follow a “social no-drop” format, meaning nobody gets left behind. We always have a ride leader at the front and a bikeNOW staff member at the back to support the group and make sure everyone feels included.

For riders feeling nervous, we also offer additional support from Warren Cay, owner of bikeNOW, who has years of experience coaching beginner riders and helping people feel confident on the bike.

More Than Just a Bike Ride

After the ride, everyone returned to the showroom for coffee, pastries and plenty of cycling conversations ☕️🥐

That social side of riding is something we really want to build at bikeNOW. Cycling can sometimes feel intimidating from the outside, especially when you’re just starting out, but our goal is to create a relaxed and supportive environment where anyone can join in.

The feedback from the first ride was amazing, and it was so good seeing riders of different ages and abilities all enjoying the morning together.

A big thank you as well to Specialized for supporting the launch of our shop rides 🚀

Join Our Weekly Melbourne Shop Ride

Our bikeNOW Shop Rides now run every Saturday morning.

Ride Details:

• Meet: 7:45am
• Roll out: 8:00am
• Location: bikeNOW rear car park, South Melbourne
• Ride style: Social no-drop ride
• Distance: Approx. 20km
• Suitable for: Beginner & intermediate riders
• Finish: Coffee back at the bikeNOW showroom

If you’ve been thinking about getting into cycling, meeting more riders, or simply starting your weekends with a relaxed ride around Albert Park Lake, we’d love to have you join us.

You can RSVP for an upcoming ride here.