A travel writer for over 15 years, Trent Holden has co-authored over 50 guidebooks across Australia, Asia, Africa and Europe. This includes the past four editions of Lonely Planet’s Melbourne & Victoria, his hometown and a city he loves like no other. And after completing this cycling book, he’s now adamant there’s no better way to explore Melbourne and its many hidden joys than cruising around on two wheels. A self-described MAMNIL (middle-aged man NOT in lycra), Trent prefers to keep things casual and doesn’t mind a few sneaky beer and burger stops along the ride. Kate Morgan is a freelance writer and editor who has worked on a number of guidebooks for Lonely Planet, including the Melbourne & Victoria book. Her job has taken her on plenty of adventures across the globe, from cycling Kyoto’s charming streets and slogging it to hilltop temples, to zooming along with the locals in the ultimate bike-lover’s city, Amsterdam. But Melbourne remains one of her favourite cities to explore on two wheels, thanks to its many trails that allow you to see another side of the city. Kate has written two books previously published by Hardie Grant Explore – The Globetrotter’s Guide to Happiness and Destination Wellness.