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