20 years of radness
Thank you for choosing to ride our 'bike party', a celebration of everything we love packed into one day of wheeled wonderment.
Make your day as awesome as possible by reading ALL of this.
See you Sunday!
Melodie & Andy.
Where does it start?!
Everything else you need to know.
Most Important #1 Stuff
Event Day Schedule
7:30am | Sunrise
9:00am-10:00am | Rider Registration Open
1:00pm | Event Village open
3:30-4:00pm | Prize Ceremony
5:00pm | Sunset
At The Start Location
Just in case you missed it.
Melbourne Polytechnic Carpark
101 Yarra Bend Rd, FAIRFIELD - MAP
Registration
Collect your rider pack and roll out!
COFFEE!
GENOVESE COFFEE CART will be at the start serving brews from 7:30am.
Public Toilets
Directly WEST of carpark.
How to get to the start
Closest train stations:
HURSTBRIDGE line | Clifton Hill or Fairfield Station
MERNDA line | Clifton Hill Station
Finish:
Roobaix (Brunswick) Velodrome
Harrison st, Brunswick MAP
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!
DO NOT PARK WITHIN 1km OF BRUNSWICK VELODROME.
Where to park (your car)
Fairfield / Thornbury / Brunswick East / North Fitzroy
Streets OFF the Merri Creek Trail to the north & south would make safe / quick ways to get home post event.
Do NOT forget your ticket(s)!
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Physical ticket and / or e-tickets.
Please have your ticket ready to show at the START location.
No ticket.
No rider pack.
No exceptions.
Very Important #2!
This is like condiments. Life is better with condiments.
What to bring
We strongly suggest a good sense humour as this event is a lot of fun
Items which may be useful on the day:
- Your bike and helmet.
- A warm jacket.
- Gloves.
- Spare socks (cold feet is zero fun)
- Cash or card.
- Phone.
- Battery bank to recharge phone.
- Bike tools.
- Pump and spare tube(s).
- Bike lock (for long lunch stops)
This is my first Roobaix. What can I expect?
Roobaix is a bicycle adventure of lo-fi proportions!
At the start, you'll get your rider pack with your map, a manifest (list of questions), a pen, and other goodies.
The PAPER MAP is the famed Melway with the suggested route, and the bumpy sectors.
The chillest route is marked on the map to guide you from sector to sector, but you can make your own way to Roobaix. Skip a sector or two, have a long lunch at Bridge Road Brewers and take a shortcut to the finish. Just make it to Roobaix for the prize ceremony at 3:30pm.
By the Numbers
Distance: 38km total
Sectors: 13
Elevation: 250m
The route is NOT a closed course to other vehicles and you need to consider all other road users and road laws at all times.
Navigate with ease
At every turn there are visual cues to aid your journey to Roobaix.
There is a QR code on the map to give you access to the suggested route on your device(s).
Strava, Ride With GPS, or a TCX file and it is only available on the day.
What should I ride?
Whatever you choose to ride Roobaix - it must be safe to ride AND not a hazard to yourself or others.
You can choose road, gravel, singlespeed, tandem, unicycle, MTB, BMX, trike, new school, retro cool, classic, cargo, low rider, tall bike, e-bikes, adaptive, recumbent, super expensive or hard rubbish finds. All are welcome.
Our suggestion - BIG TYRES!
What are the rules?
There is only one.
Don't be a dick.
We all want to get home safely, and that may mean being extra courteous to another road user EVEN IF THEY ARE A DICK!
Salt and pepper #3.
For a little extra zing.
Prizes? Prizes!
Everyone is eligible to to win prizes in the raffle draw.
Make sure your manifest is in the PINK barrel at the Village by 3.30pm. It's next to the podium / stage.
The 'FYXO Grand Prize' may only be won by a complete and correct manifest.
More details on the category prizes are below.
The weather
Whatever it IS - it will be cold.
If it rains - you may get wet.
The FINISH location is a grass field and may be WET from dew, rain or both.
Dress appropriately for the long day outside.
The event will go ahead* rain, hail and (we hope) SHINE!
MELBOURNE WEATHER
*Unless there is a state issued weather emergency.
Roobaix Village
From 1pm - Brunswick (Roobaix) Velodrome.
Tell your friends and family to come along, enjoy the spectacle, and fill their bellies.
DRINK
- Bridge Road Brewers
- Genovese Coffee
EAT
- Primo Pizza
- Giant Spring Rolls
- Burger Truck
- Frites & Donuts
MERCH
- FYXO Tent for Event Memorabilia
FUN
- Off Course Dunk Tank
- Zwift Challenge
- Knog D.I.Y.
- Quad Lock
- Skingrowsback
- Photo Booth - get your FREE rider portrait
- Kaos Kegs
PLUS
- Bicycle Network - Bike Parking
- Toilets
- First Aid
Doing good for Food Bank
$5 from all the Early Bird tickets went directly to Food Bank. We have already raised $4500 and are close to our goal of $5000 for 2025!
If you can go above and beyond to donate - our link is here.
Thank you for helping us support this great organisation, doing good ever single day.
Did we miss something?
If you've scrolled to the bottom and we still haven't answered your questions - drop us an electronic mail message.
Rider Rewards
These are just for YOU.
Come out and play!
EXCLUSIVE offer for EVERY Melburn Roobaix rider.
Use code MELBROO30 for 30% OFF storewide until 1 July 2025.
Nothing makes navigation easier than your smartphone and a Quad Lock case + mount.
Why I'm a Bicycle Network member.
Insurance is boring. Advocacy is difficult.
That's why I let Bicycle Network do the hard & laborious task of both.
Melburn Roobaix would be a very different event without the great network of cycle ways and that is just ONE reason I am a member.
You can save heaps right now and sign up with the Promo Code: ROOBAIX15 for 15% off a premium membership.
As a Bicycle Network member, you’ll be covered in case of an incident with their comprehensive bike riding insurance, offering coverage beyond most private health insurance policies.
Every membership makes their voice louder, helping Bicycle Network with their mission of making it easier for everyone to ride a bike, every day.
Get a FREE month of Zwift
I'm on Zwift. Don't leave me hanging!
Use the link below for a headstart on indoor fitness with one month FREE.
Made in Melburn
Skingrowsback is made right here - in Melburn. They make a great range of durable products for bike dorks like me.
Lunchbox and Plan B are personal favourites.
Get 10% OFF with code 10%OFF-ROOBAIX-2025
* Excludes collabs and backpacks.
ROOBAIX VILLAGE
Open from 1PM
DRINK
- Bridge Road Brewers
- Genovese Coffee
EAT
- Primo Pizza
- Giant Spring Rolls
- Burger Truck
- Frites & Donuts
MERCH
- FYXO tent for event memorabilia
FUN
- Off Course Dunk Tank
- Zwift Challenge
- Knog D.I.Y.
- Quad Lock
- Skingrowsback
- Photo Booth
- Kaos Kegs
PLUS
- Bicycle Network Bike Park
- Toilets
- First Aid
PRIZES!
Over $10,000 in awesome gear and experiences.
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For being EXTRA rad, ENGAGED with activities or being really LUCKY!
Prize Ceremony is at 3:30pm
You've got to BE THERE to win.
Cutest Couple
Crowd Voted. The cheers decide who wins!
The cute couple win a 'date night' dinner at Bridge Road Brewers Brunswick valued at $200.
The Roast Duck pizza and Village Pils is a super cute pairing!
Lucky Ducks
Just for coming out to party, Knog are rewarding 2 x lucky riders with a care package of Knog lights and Scout Alarm & Bike Tracker valued at $200 (x 2)
Drawn randomly from the raffle - you've got to be there to win!
PLUS
Get 25% OFF with code ROOBAIX25 at Knog until July 3.
Use the link below for an automagic discount!
Best Team*
Win a Fomo Cinema Experience
for you - and up to 38 of your mates.
The entire cinema is yours. You choose the film!
*Previously known as the 'Awesome Foursome' category.
** Andy and Melodie want to come too!
*** Current Terms and Conditions are for a mid week screening before 5pm but we are working on that to make it easier to enjoy.
So Great!
WIN a 5 day all-inclusive riding and camping trip on the Great Ocean Road.
Bicycle Network are giving away 2 x tickets to the Great Victorian Bike Ride 24th - 28th November 2025, valued up to $2,500.
You must be a Bicycle Network member to WIN. Not a member? No worries!
Sign up now with the Promo Code: ROOBAIX15 for 15% off a premium membership.
Craziest Contraption
Last years champions are back to defend their title. It will take a wheelie wacky build to win the hearts of the crowd. Can't wait to see what is 'launched'.
Make it crazy and win a seasoned FYXO Kaos Keg and a Jar of Mum's Jam, which like the winner - is priceless.
Zwift ONE Smart Trainer + 12 month membership
Give Zwift a crack with your own bike at the Roobaix Village to win this awesome prize
Not ONE - but TWO of these great indoor training prizes are available valued at $2600!
One for women / One for men.
Be the BEST BUD ever!
Drop into OFF COURSE along the route to go into the draw. Scribble your name AND your mates legibly, and pop it in the Kaos Keg.
You could win your BEST BUD a really GOOD bike - A brand new Surly Preamble worth $2200!
For being an awesome friend you'll win a Surly Kaos Keg / Bush Television.
Spirit of Roobaix
The rider with the most 'Spirit' wins this artwork by Melburn Roobaix legend Michael 'Makatron' McInerney - and a jar of Mum's Raspberry Jam.
Maka has been part of Melburn Roobaix 'since forever' and he continues to inspire us with his work and approach to life. His murals form much of the colourful backdrop of Melbourne and it's laneways.
It's an honour to be able to give his artwork to someone who does something 'special' on the day.
Follow him on Instagram @mike.makatron
The Sweet Tray!
Much better than a meat tray and there's 4 of them to win!
- $100 Quad Lock Gift Certificate
- Skingrowsback Saddle Bag
- Haribo Starmix - Lil FYXO's favourite!
THE GRAND PRIZE
Make sure your manifest is complete / correct and in the PINK barrel to win this awesome prize from FYXO - a Gozney Arc XL Pizza Oven valued at $1499 - and a jar of Mum's Raspberry jam.
Prize Ceremony is at 3:30pm.
You MUST be there to win - otherwise it's 'REDRAW!'
One last thing.
This was nearly THE LAST ROOBAIX for a host of reasons and we could not continue to put on this event to the level (and price) without the support of our sponsors AND supporters.
You're probably familiar with their logos - but there's people behind all the partnerships, and if you've made it this far, stick with me like they have stuck with us - in thanking them.
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Sponsors
SURLY
Adam at SCV. Thanks for riding this emotional rollercoaster with me with unwavering support.
Stu, who took a massive risk by supporting a Surly 'Super fan / bike dork' and offered to support FYXO even if we called time on Melburn Roobaix.
Thank you from both Melodie and myself.
Knog
Colin, Hunter and Hugo - the founder of this iconic Melbourne born global brand. Won't be the last you see them as part of the FYXO family.
Off Course
Dunk Huw at the finish, and high five Will at the shop on the day. Melbourne's coolest bike shop - if only according to me. They have a huge shop of incredibly passionate and knowledge staff including Simon, Caff, Kia, Mike, Zeke, Liam, P, Finn, Reuben (and Mik out the back). Huw's hustle at MADE in 2024 was absolutely inspiring and can't wait to ride more with the OC crew.
Bridge Road Brewers / East Brunwick Village
Ben Kraus, Brewer and Biker! Supporter and creator of great bike events. Also 20 years deep into his dream of doing something different. Raise your glasses to him at the bar.
PLUS an epic food experience awaits everyone mid-ride and an incredible list of post-ride bonus to drag you back to EBV thanks to April, Bianca and Des.
Genovese Coffee
Emilio, Ray and the entire staff at Genovese, providing coffee for my serious habit, brew bags in the musettes AND the incredible space to hold the BIKE SWAP MEET(S)! Grazie.
Quad Lock
Founders Rob and Chris were part of the event in 2019 and have been with us ever since. Thanks to Dom, Jayden, Jacinta, Campbell, Quyen, Natasa (answering all the social messages!) and the entire squad. Look for them in the crowd Sunday.
Zwift
Late to the party - but here to rock it for '26 and '27! Thanks to Wes at Zwift Australia for supporting bike kooks broadly, and for Beardy's photographic reporting which I can't wait to enjoy. Ride on!
Supporters
Goodnessme NZ
Kiwi goodness in every single rider pack. Delicious, healthy, vegan and gluten free. The perfect cycling snack - available at Woolies.
Skingrowsback
Jamie and I have been mates before FYXO was even thought of -and we've both built longstanding brands around the lifestyle we love. Made right here in Melburn!
Gozney
Can you believe it! So many of you have bought these world class pizza ovens off the back of watching us that they've levelled up to support Melburn Roobaix.
Bicycle Network
Thanks Mark, Alison, Matilda and the team at Bicycle Network for their work beyond event day to put on excellent events, and make all our journeys better. Give them a high-five when you park your bike!
AusCycling
Thanks Kipp and the team for helping us provide cover for all of you on event day.
Melbourne Polytechnic
Thanks Jy for letting us take over the carpark - public space is a challenge to secure, and we appreciate this awesome slice of Melbourne.
Brunswick Cycling Club
Thank you Ben, El Presidente.
Thank you glorious stadium for cycling.
Thank you, David Morgan - Mr. Pink. The only person with a heart bigger than Phar Laps. We love you and appreciate you welcoming us into your home for the last Sunday in June, every year since 2006.
See you Sunday.
RIDE SAFE!
Melodie & Andy FYXO.