Running & cycling in Australia's sports capital

Running & cycling outings inMelbourne

Sparta connects you with runners and cyclists in Melbourne. The Tan Track around the Royal Botanic Gardens for the classic loop, Albert Park for weekend rides and Beach Road for one of Australia's most iconic cycling routes.

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Melbourne

Sports in Melbourne

Running

The Tan Track (3.8 km around the Royal Botanic Gardens) is Melbourne's most famous running circuit. Also Albert Park Lake (5 km), the Yarra River trail and the Capital City Trail (29 km loop).

Road cycling

Beach Road from St Kilda to Frankston (about 50 km return) is one of Australia's most iconic cycling routes. Also the Yarra Trail, Kinglake descent and the Dandenong Ranges climbs.

Mountain bike

You Yangs Regional Park (45 min from the CBD) has some of Victoria's best MTB trails. Also Lysterfield Park for technical trails closer to the city and the Dandenong Ranges.

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