Cyclist Races Melbourne SkyBus to City

Spring is in the air and so is the smell of aviation fuel at Melbourne Airport. While the birds are singing and flowers are blooming, I thought I’d try something a little different, can the humble pushy beat the mighty SkyBus from Tullamarine to the Melbourne CBD? This ride is part race, part urban adventure, and part love letter to Melbourne cycling in spring. The air’s a little warmer, the legs feel fresher, and there’s no better time to test whether two wheels can actually outpace four. Along the way I dodge traffic, weave through gravel bike paths, and use Moonee Ponds Creek Trail shortcuts only the locals know about. Whether you’re a commuter dreaming of ditching the bus, searching for new Melbourne bike routes, or just here for the fun of cycling head-to-head with public transport, this ride’s got you. So which is faster, pedal power or the big red SkyBus? Grab your helmet, soak up the spring vibes, and come along for the ride from Melbourne Airport to Southbank. The result might just surprise you. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29076140 (used this route for the airport part). Bike:    • Cannondale Gravel Bike - SuperSix Evo SE   Instagram:   / 11thwombat   #gravelcycling #gravelbike #gravelride #bike #cycling #roadcycling #cyclinglife #bikelife #melbournecycling #11thwombat