Charge up your ride: these are the best ways to explore Melbourne by eBike

If you think biking needs to be a sweaty, high-octane endeavour, think again. EBike engines take a lot of the legwork out of cycling so you can focus on the more important things: AKA your morning matcha. Take your eBike for a spin to one of Melbourne’s bike friendly cafes where there are plenty of spots to park your ride and outdoor seating so you can keep tabs on your wheels. North Point Cafe in Brighton sits right on the Bayside Cycling Trail, Kensington’s Luncheonette is by the Capital City Trail and The Corner Store has plenty of outdoor seating. While a mechanical lock will do the trick at keeping your wheels secured, Bosch’s eBike Lock feature makes sure you’re the only one that can start that puppy up.

No matter how crazy you go at the farmer’s markets, an eCargo bike will have no problem carrying your bags of goodies back home. Take a visit to South Melbourne Market for butchers, bakers, grocers and fishmongers plus trinkets by local designers. Or, hit up the open-air Queen Victoria Market for fresh fruit, veggies, meat, dairy and small goods by stall holders that have been selling there for *years*. Feel good about your carbon footprint by biking instead of taking the car and save yourself the hassle with parking. Plus, rest assured that your grocery bags are safe and secure with Bosch ABS for safer, faster and more precise braking – even when your bike is fully loaded.

Did you know that the City of Melbourne has more than 135 kilometres of on and off-road routes in its cycling network, and more than 2,700 parking hoops located across the municipality? Embark on the Main Yarra Trail Starting in Eltham where you can wind along the Yarra River through leafy corridors, opt for the flat 22km of the Maribyrnong Cycling Trail or circle the Albert Park Lake loop. The Bosch eBike Flow App’s Range Control shows you how much battery you’ll have left at your destination – no flats here baby!

An eCargo bike makes it pretty damn easy to strap the kids' seat on the back for a family adventure. Stay active together and cycle it out to picnic spots, playgrounds, beaches and parks. The best part? You won’t need to worry about hunting down a car park. Have peace of mind by using Bosch’s eBike Lock through the Flow App.