National Ride2Work Day at South Melbourne Market
Ride, recharge and reconnect as National Ride2Work Day returns to South Melbourne Market.
In partnership with Bicycle Network and the City of Port Phillip, we’re transforming Cecil Street into a vibrant cycling hub with free breakfast, drinks, bike services, live music, giveaways and activities for the kids.
Whether you ride to work every day, are getting back on the bike or simply want to join the morning’s festivities, cyclists of all ages and abilities are welcome.
As the largest Ride2Work Day. celebration in the City of Port Phillip, and one of the biggest events of its kind in Melbourne, it’s the perfect way to start your day and connect with the local cycling community.
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Free breakfast and coffee or juice
Riders can refuel with:
- Coffee or juice from Clement Coffee, Pizzateca Lupa and Juicello
- Breakfast from Pizzateca Lupa, Pieno Di Grazia and Frank’s Quality Fruit & Veg
Available while stocks last.
Free bike services
Give your bike a little care while you enjoy the morning:
- Bike tune-ups by Back2Bikes
- Bike engraving by Victoria Police
- Bike valet by Bicycle Network
- Children’s bicycle repairs by Dr Cranky’s
Cycling activities and community hubs
Test your skills, learn something new and meet members of Melbourne’s cycling community:
- Zwift bike challenge and bicycle-themed giveaways at the Bicycle Network pop-up hub
- Blend your own smoothie on the Smoothie Bike presented by the City of Port Phillip’s Transport and Sustainability team
- Port Phillip Bicycle User Group pop-up hub
Expert advice and free massages
Get expert advice and tips from Ambulance Victoria and The Heart Foundation. Plus enjoy a free 10 minute massage by the team at Kelly's Massage.
Live entertainment and children’s activities
There’s plenty to enjoy off the bike too, including:
- Bicycle skills and safety playground for children by Bicycle Network
- Live music from Nina Clare and Ania Reynolds
- Free face painting
- Kids colouring corner
- Jumbo outdoor games by Spotty Dot
Register your ride
Planning to cycle to work? Register your ride with Bicycle Network and be part of Australia’s national celebration of commuter cycling.
WIN a Cycling Prize Pack Valued at Over $300!*
Simply sign up to the South Melbourne Market newsletter for your chance to win.
Prize includes:
- An official Tour De France tea towel from Maison Otto
- Ultimate Cycling Trips Australia book by Andrew Bain from The SuperCool
- Cycling sunglasses from Hokky Sunglasses
- A bicycle phone holder from The SuperCool
- A bicycle puncture repair kit from The SuperCool
- A bicycle mini multi-tool from The SuperCool
- A pair of bicycle-themed socks from The SuperCool
- A kids bicycle helmet from Spotty Dot
- A kids bicycle bell from Create TBT Toys and Games
Entries close 11.59pm 14/10/2026.