Southbank promenade, the Haymarket "roundabout of death" and Swanston Street's shared path are Melbourne's most intimidating places to ride, according to cyclists.

In a TAC-funded online interactive survey, participants pinpointed Melbourne's worst and best spots for riding a bike, the results of which are likely to increase calls for more separation between cyclists, motorists and pedestrians.

Cyclists have reported feeling tense and in constant fear of colliding with pedestrians on Melbourne's shared pathways. Credit:Wayne Taylor

There was little love for Melbourne's busiest shared paths, such as Swanston Street and Southbank promenade, with cyclists reporting feeling tense and in constant fear of colliding with pedestrians.

By contrast, high-quality bike routes such as Canning Street in Carlton North and the Footscray Road bike path were praised as the best, and safest, places to ride.