There are 98 photos in this set, all except one were taken over several days in May 2006. It shows my regular commuting route, which you can follow on Bikely.
Most of the route follows off-road paths (the Gardiners Creek and Yarra Trails) before joining Swanston St at Federation Square and heading north.
As of early 2008, this is no longer exactly the route I take. I travel by road to Glenferrie Rd, where I join the trail at the suspended pathway. And at the city end, I don’t normally travel the full length of Swanston St—I usually turn left at Collins St (near the Town Hall) and go north along Elizabeth St.
I hope to make another photo set to show my new route.
May 2006
East Malvern
Here’s a good warm-up: the ride really gets started on the East Malvern railway overpass.
Slow Up
I’ve never had any trouble following this direction printed on the upward ramp on the bridge…
First water jump
Travelling under protective cover—some of those golf balls can go a bit stray!
Dunlop St
Traffic lights here help break up the morning rush of mums in urban assault vehicles.
Dorothy Laver Reserve
The duck pond ensures there are always plenty of waterbirds around here (umm…except this morning!)
Dorothy Laver Reserve
This stretch of path has since been resurfaced—and it looks like it needed it!
Brixton Rise
A short stretch along a quiet cul-de-sac—I reckon more bikes than cars use this street.
Exit Nettleton Park
Sweeping blind left-hander onto the bridge into Glenburn Bend Park.
There’s a motorway just over there…
You’d never know it, but the South Eastern Linear Carpark is just over there on the left.
The Tooronga Wasteland
A.K.A. Burke Rd South Reserve. Why is there always a head-wind here?
Graffitti close-up
Here’s a tip: objects in the viewfinder are closer than they appear…
Patterson Reserve
Welcome to the swooping birds zone (for a few weeks in spring, at least).
Under Glenferrie Rd
…and under. Note the floodwater debris in the railing to the right.
Under the South Eastern Linear Carpark
More floodwater debris—yes, that is well above head height!
Suspended Pathway
Strung underneath the motorway and over Gardiners Ck—shade from the sun, shelter from the rain, smoother than a velodrome. Noice.
Yarra Trail under reconstruction
We spent a few months riding on the Boulevard while the trail was under reconstruction.
End of the Boulevard
Looking back at where I’ve just come from and returning to the trail at the end of the construction zone.
Under MacRobertson’s Bridge
Pelting down the hill to pick up speed for the upward slope on the other side.
Descent to Burnley Harbour
Hurtle down the hill but be prepared to stop at the boom gate (usually when you’re running late!)
Floating Pathway
You can’t get much closer to the water than this—right down on the pontoon pathway.
Church St Ramp
Before it was covered in a non-slip coating this ramp was really slippery—it was easily the most hazardous spot on the route when wet.
Church St Bridge
Looking back from the city side—some poor buggers carry their bikes up and down those stairs!
Cremorne
Note the clear sound barrier on the right—perfect for waving to drivers stuck in traffic.
Under Swan St Bridge
You sometimes see swans mooching around under the Swan St Bridge. Who’d have thunk it?
Flinders St Station from Fed Square
OK, let’s start a tour of some Swanston St landmarks (and cycling hazards…)
RMIT University
Get the trams to ride shotgun for you here: there’s nothing like a light rail vehicle to discourage bike-blind drivers making a right turn into you.
City Baths
Possibly the worst-ever shot of the city baths, but there it is on the right.
Victoria St
Three lanes converge to a parking lane, a bike lane, and one ordinary traffic lane—so it’s heaps of fun taking off at the green light here!
Bike Lane?
I’m required to ride on this, am I? Well, if the truth be told, the rest of the road ain’t much better…
“Hey, Sports Car Dickhead!”
You can only use the bike lane for turning when there aren’t bikes already in it!
Lincoln Square
There’s no swarm of pedestrians pouring off the tram today, but use your imagination—it happens.
Grattan St
Journey’s end with the Royal Women’s Hospital on the right and the University of Melbourne coming up on the left.
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