We have a supportive cycling community and bike parking hoops at all of our campuses, making cycling a great option for getting to campus. Melbourne's growing network of bike paths makes cycling to campus easier and safer each year. We encourage you to give it a try!
Put your starting point and destination into the Google Maps directions planner, and select cycling as your mode. You can use these routes as a base, and make your own edits to select quieter roads with better cycling infrastructure where necessary. Street view and satellite view are helpful for spotting on-road bike paths.
Each council in Melbourne publishes cycling route maps which you can use for guidance on the roads which include bike lanes, or dedicated off-road bike paths. The relevant councils for each campus are the City of Monash (Clayton), the City of Glen Eira (Caulfield), the City of Melbourne (Parkville) and the City of Frankston (Peninsula).
Chances are that another cyclist is familiar with your local area. This map shows a collection of routes that are commonly used when accessing Clayton campus. Students and staff can join the Monash Community Bicycle Users Group (McBUG) where you can ask for tips and suggestions. Staff can also join the Monash Cyclists and Bike Commuters workplace group.
You can take your bike on all metropolitan trains, making it possible to cycle to campus from almost anywhere in Melbourne. Public Transport Victoria has some helpful tips for cyclists for taking bikes on trains.
You will find outdoor bike hoops, where you can park your bike close to your destination, around all of our campuses. We also have undercover bike hoops, bike repair bays, showers and change rooms in the following facilities:
Campus | Facility | Features | How to get access |
|---|---|---|---|
Clayton | James Gormley Bike Arrival Station – 5 Rainforest Walk | Bike parking Showers, bathrooms and change rooms Lockers (BYO lock) Bike repair bay | Click here to register for both Clayton stations. Access will be automatically granted within 2 business days. |
| Southern Bike Arrival Station – 19 Ancora Imparo Way | Bike parking Showers, bathrooms and change rooms Lockers (with in-built locks) Bike repair bay | |
Caulfield | Undercover bike cage – ground floor of the multilevel car park | Bike parking Bike repair bay | Open to all staff and students |
| Outdoor bike cages – between Buildings S and N | Bike parking | Ask at the MONSU Service Desk (Level 2 of Building S) or on 9903 2525 |
| Monash Sport - Building S | Showers, bathrooms and change rooms | Open to all staff and students |
Peninsula | MPARC Velopod – next to Building W | Bike parking Lockers Bike repair bay | Contact Peninsula Security on 9904 4318 to give swipe access to your MPass |
| MPARC – Building W ground floor | Showers, bathrooms and change rooms | Open to all staff and students |
Parkville | Undercover bike cage – inside the 399 Royal Parade car park | Bike parking | Contact Parkville Security on 9902 7777 |
If you would like to recommend a new bike parking location, please send your request to buildings.property@monash.edu.
Ensure that you lock your bike to a hoop securely through the frame and wheel if possible. If you have a second lock, use it to secure the second wheel.
For non-urgent security enquires relating to bikes and bike parking you can contact security on 9902 7777. In an emergency, security can be contacted on 9905 3333.
Biker Cō stock a range of new and second-hand bikes, parts and accessories. They also provide servicing and are happy to assist staff and students with bike-related queries. You can find them at 5 Rainforest Walk, Clayton Campus.
Biker Cō provide a bike rental service to staff and students. Bikes can be rented for $20 per week, and the rental includes a lock and helmet.
You can visit Biker Co at 5 Rainforest Walk, Clayton Campus, or email hello@bikerco.com for enquires.
The Monash Community Bicycle Users Group (McBUG) is a community of cyclists, both students and staff. The group is a source of information for cycling activities on and off campus – from advocacy to bike-maintenance, commuting to mountain-biking, Clayton events to Around The Bay in a Day.
Bicycle Network has lots of information about maps and routes, safety tips, events, new trails and new products for the wider Melbourne cycling community.
The Monash Commuters Strava group is a place to log your journeys to help us collect data used in advocacy for better cycling infrastructure. It’s also a place for friendly competition, to see how your riding stats compare with the University community.