Cyclists will soon be able to stow their bicycles on buses, as the state government trials on-bus bike racks to encourage people to mix modes of transport as an alternative to cars.

The one-year trial will begin in March next year, with bike racks attached to the front of 15 buses operating in Bendigo, Moreland and on the Cowes to Wonthaggi route.

The ACT government recently announced an extension of its on-bus bike racks. Credit:Graham Tidy

The racks will be fitted to the route 510 and 512 buses in Moreland and are big enough to holster two bikes using spring-loaded clamps.

Public Transport Jacinta Allan said the trial had come out from consultation sessions in regional areas, where people wanted more opportunities to combine cycling with public transport.