Vintage bikes offer perfect view of Melbourne’s hidden heritage

Every now and then it is nice to read some good news about Melbourne and cycling enthusiast Matthew Hurst is happy to provide it.

Mr Hurst rents out restored bikes with detailed city cycling routes in his quarterly newsletter Melbourne for Visitors and Casual Cyclists.

The newsletter has a positive message: “Welcome, Melbourne is a long way from anywhere. Thank God it’s a wonderful place to be.”

The winter guide details cycling routes to reveal Melbourne’s “hidden heritage”, “vintage shops” and the city’s “built environment“.

There are details about lanes and pubs that many people walk past every day with little idea of their history.

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