VicBUG

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.