Where 2 Ride- Whittlesea

City of Whittlesea have launched their Cycling Campaign, called Where 2 Ride- Whittlesea.

Bike n Bean get a mention, as well as three of our customers/sponsored riders. Have a read through, and get some ideas for your next bike ride route....

Cyclists can access a network of on and off-road bicycle lanes and paths in the City of Whittlesea.
The bike paths and on-road cycling routes ensure that drivers, pedestrians and cyclists can safely share the road, and encourage the use of bicycles as a healthy and sustainable way to get around.

Suggested on-road cycling routes

Local cycling ambassadors have recommended the following 3 on-road cycling routes in the City of Whittlesea.


View the videos below to discover their favorite cycling routes, training programs and refreshment stops.


All of our ambassadors recommend local business, Bike N Bean in South Morang, for bike maintenance and advice.

Cycling ambassador - Shannon Johnson

Shannon Johnson made the move from motorcycle racing to road cycling in 2011.
Shannon’s achievements in cycling so far include coming fourth in the 2011 Belgium Masters Cycling Championships, 2 firsts in the Australian Championships, together with a first in the Jayco Bay Crit Support Series.

Favourite cycling route

This training ride is approximately 60-70kms. Distance travelled will vary depending on the number of laps at both Yan Yean Reservoir and at Hill Street, Whittlesea.

• Start in South Morang and head north along Plenty Road (10km).
• Turn right on to Arthurs Creek Road and travel through and then left on to Recreation Road (1.4km).
• Once you arrive at Yan Yean Reservoir, Shannon likes to complete a series of 10-20 laps (approximately 20km) around the park. 
• Once complete head back out on to Recreation Road and then right on to Arthurs Creek Road (1.4km).
• You will then turn right on to Plenty Road and head north towards Whittlesea Township (6.7km).
• Continue along Beech Street and you will go past the Whittlesea Showgrounds on your left and then turn right into Hill Street (1.3km).
• Shannon prefers to do a number of repetitions of this short hill climb (11km). The view looking out towards Mount Disappointment will keep you motivated for a number of laps.
• Once complete head back along Beech Street and turn left into Church Street (1.2km). 
• There are many cafes and bakeries to choose from but Shannon is particularly fond of the Whittlesea Bakehouse located on the left hand side (210m).
• After your delicious lunch and coffee break head south down Church Street to Laurel Street (190m).
• Turn right onto Laurel Street and then left on to Plenty Road (250m).
• Travel along Plenty Road back to your starting point in South Morang (16.1km).

Suggested refreshment stop

Whittlesea Bakehouse
34 Church Street,
Whittlesea
P: 9716 1318

Cycling ambassador - Simone Evans

Simone is the Bike ‘n’ Bean Female Cycling Ambassador who enjoys the social and fitness benefits of cycling. She conducts weekly rides for beginners to intermediate groups.

Favourite cycling route

This training ride is approximately 36km.

• Start in South Morang at Bike ‘n’ Bean, Axis Centre.
• Head north along Plenty Road to Beech Street, Whittlesea (18km).
• Stop off at the Caltex petrol station for a drinks break.
• Head back along Beech Street and onto Plenty Road (1.2km).
• Head south along Plenty Road and back to Bike ‘n’ Bean, Axis Centre South Morang 18km).
• Stop at Bike ‘n’ Bean for a well-earned coffee. If it is just in time for lunch you cannot go past Espresso Vivere.

Suggested refreshment stops

Bike n Bean

795 Plenty Road

South Morang

P:9437 8501

Espresso Vivere
795 Plenty Road
South Morang
P: 9407 1299

Cycling ambassador - Lauchlan Denny

Lauchlan is our youngest cycling ambassador at only 16 years of age.
Lauchlan’s achievements so far include completing a 9 day solo cycling trek from Melbourne to Sydney to raise over $11,000 to benefit disadvantaged school children in Kathmandu, Nepal. 
He has also been awarded an ESS Athlete Development Scholarship. Watch out for this young talent as many have already suggested he could be the next Cadel Evans.

Favourite cycling route

This training ride is approximately 87km.

• Start at Waterview Drive, Mernda, turn left on to Plenty Road (500m).
• Continue along Plenty Road and take a slight right on to Macmeikan Street, Whittlesea (11.3km).
• Head north on Macmeikan Street towards Beech Street (1.6km) and go through one roundabout.
• Head north-east on Yea Road, turning right onto Healesville-Kinglake Road (11.7km).
• Head south-east on Whittlesea- Kinglake Road towards Macs Road (12.6km).
• At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Heidelberg-Kinglake Road (12.5km).
• Turn right onto School Road (2.4km).
• Continue onto Hildebrand Road (4.4km).
• Turn left onto Cottles Bridge-Strathewen Road (550m).
• Head north on Cottles Bridge-Strathewen Road towards Barreenong Road (550m).
• Turn left onto Mine Road (2.6km).
• Head south on Mine Road towards Hurstbridge- Arthurs Creek Road (1.1km).
• Turn right onto Hurstbridge-Arthurs Creek Road (4.2km).
• Continue onto Arthurs Creek Road (4.3km).
• Head west on Arthurs Creek Road towards Running Creek Road (5.5km).
• At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Plenty Road (2.1km).
• Head south on Plenty Road and turn left at Hazel Glen Drive (2.1km).
• Take the first right onto Schotters Road (550m).
• Lauchlan prefers to stop off on the left hand side at Mernda Bakery Café. Here you will find a selection of daily baked bread, pies and cakes.
• Head south on Schotters Road and turn right onto Bridge Inn Road (1km).
• At the roundabout take the first exit onto Plenty Road (1.4km).
• At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Waterview Drive, Mernda (650m).

Suggested refreshment stops

Mernda Bakery Café
107 Schotters Road
Mernda
P: 9717 5834
Flying Tarts Bakery and Café
888 Whittlesea-Kinglake Road
Kinglake West
P: 5786 5800