VicBUG

Melbourne Bike Paths

Free · Designed for iPad

MELBOURNE'S ESSENTIAL CYCLING COMPANION Navigate Victoria's bike paths with confidence. VicBUG (Victoria Bicycle Users Guide) is your free, community-powered cycling app featuring turn-by-turn navigation, live hazard alerts, and Australia's most comprehensive bike infrastructure map. SMART NAVIGATION • Colour-coded routes showing bike lane quality (protected lanes, buffered lanes, shared paths) • Turn-by-turn guidance optimised for cyclists • Multi-waypoint route planning • Elevation profiles for every route • All the main bike paths and rail trails across Melbourne STAY SAFE • Real-time hazard alerts from the cycling community • Report potholes, debris, roadworks, and dangerous conditions • Emergency Victoria integration for bushfires and flooding • Community-verified hazard ratings and photos ACHIEVEMENT SYSTEM • Collect virtual POIs at Melbourne's iconic landmarks • Complete coverage challenges by riding different bike paths • Compete on community leaderboards • Track your exploration progress • Discover hidden gems and local attractions COMPREHENSIVE MAP DATA • Protected bike lanes (green) • Buffered bike lanes (cyan) • Basic bike lanes (dashed-cyan) • Shared lanes (dashed-amber) • Residential streets (amber) • Avoid high-traffic roads (red) • Railway lines and train stations (live PTV departure times coming soon) COMMUNITY POWERED • Built by Victorian cyclists, for Victorian cyclists • Free - no ads, no subscriptions • Connect with r/VicBikes community on Reddit in app DISCOVER MELBOURNE • Featuring all the main bike path routes: Capital City Trail, Yarra Trail, Merri Creek Trail etc. • Local attraction highlights with descriptions and photos • Find bike-friendly cafes, parks, and rest stops • Explore beyond Melbourne - regional Victoria routes included (more coming soon) POWERFUL FEATURES • Strava integration (sync your rides) • Dark mode support • 3D map view with satellite imagery • Route ratings and reviews • Save favorite routes • Battery-efficient GPS tracking DESIGNED FOR CYCLISTS • Clean, distraction-free interface • Large, glove-friendly buttons • Quick hazard reporting (tap map + upload photo) WHY VICBUG? Unlike generic navigation apps, VicBUG understands Melbourne's cycling infrastructure. We route you on safe, quality bike paths and help you visualise the cycling lane alternatives - not just the fastest car route. Our community actively maintains hazard data, so you're always informed about current conditions. FREE & OPEN VicBUG is committed to being free. No premium tiers, no paywalls, no ads. Just great cycling navigation for all Victorians. PERFECT FOR: • Daily commuters avoiding traffic • Weekend explorers discovering new trails • Fitness cyclists tracking achievements • Families finding safe, scenic routes • Tourists exploring Melbourne by bike • Anyone who wants safer cycling Download VicBUG today and join Melbourne's cycling community. Ride safer, explore more, and help build better bike infrastructure data for everyone.

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What's New in Version 1.2.0 Weather Overlays See real-time wind and rain forecasts directly on the map. GPU-accelerated rendering using Metal - provides smooth animations as you scrub through the 4-hour forecast timeline. Plan your ride around the weather with wind direction arrows and rain intensity visualisation. Redesigned Route Planner The route builder now uses a compact bottom sheet, giving you a fuller map view while planning. Drag waypoints, adjust your route, and see more of Melbourne's bike network at a glance. Navigate to Points of Interest Found a café, park, or bike shop on the map? Tap any POI and select "Navigate here" to get turn-by-turn directions from your current location. Smarter Route Navigation New navigation options when selecting routes: choose to navigate to the start of a route, to the end, or complete the full loop. Perfect for meeting up with group rides or exploring new trails. Improved Bike Path Visibility Bike paths now feature a subtle white outline in light mode, making them easier to see against the map background. Better contrast means better route planning. Streamlined Strava Integration Connecting your Strava account is now simpler with an improved authentication flow. Link your account in Settings to sync your rides. Privacy & Consent Updates New consent dialog when connecting third-party services, with clear explanations of what data is shared. Updated privacy policy reflects our commitment to your data security.

The developer, Vincent Masci, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Linked to You

    The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:

    • Location
    • Contact Info
    • User Content
    • Identifiers
    • Usage Data
  • Data Not Linked to You

    The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

    • Diagnostics

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More

  • Seller
    • Vincent Masci
  • Size
    • 246.9 MB
  • Category
    • Travel
  • Compatibility
    Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
  • Location
    • This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
  • Languages
    • English
  • Age Rating
    13+
    • 13+
    • Frequent
      Contests

      Contains
      Gambling and Contests
      User-Generated Content
  • Copyright
    • © 2025 VicBUG