Dates & Locations:

• ** Women's Only Session ** - Wednesday 10th May 6:00pm-8:30pm: Bowen St Community Centre, Camberwell.
• Thursday 8th June 6:00pm-8:30pm: Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre, Surrey Hills.

* Please note the 30th May event has been rescheduled as a bike repair pop-up event at the repair café at Trentwood at the Hub, Greythorn on 18th June 10am-12:30pm. You may wish to bring your bike in for a safety check or repair, bookings are not necessary.

Cost: $21.60 adult, or $10.80 concession

Who is this session suitable for?

• Anyone interested in learning to maintain and perform basic repairs and safety checks on their bike or their kids' bikes.
• Participants must live, work or study in Boroondara.
• Please note: the Women's Only session at Camberwell on 10th May is open to females and female-identifying participants only; male-identifying participants please choose one of the other three sessions.

What does the session cover?

• Welcome and introduction
• ABCD check: the essential safety check before every ride. Participants practice on own bike.
• Bike fit: how to set your seat at the correct height, and other adjustment related issues.
• Inner tube replacement: what to do when you get a flat tyre, what essentials to carry when riding.
• Brakes: how to adjust brakes, replace worn brake pads, and know when to take it in for repair.
• Chain replacement: what to do if your chain comes off during a ride.
• Chain/drive-train clean and re-lube: how to clean and maintain your chain and gears, and when to take it for a service. Chain lube: what type is best, how to correctly use it, and how often.
• Puncture repair: how to patch a punctured tube (better for the environment). If time, opportunity for participants to repair own punctured tube(s) along with instructor.
• General maintenance demonstration and parts identification.
• Finishing with an open time allocation for participants to work on own bike, ask questions, and get assistance and advice regarding maintenance issues.

Session notes will be provided to participants via email before the session.

What should I bring?

• Optional: you may bring your own bike to conduct maintenance checks and obtain assistance in resolving any basic maintenance issues identified. 
• If bringing your own bike, please ensure your bike is clean (in particular the wheels), to avoid making a mess in our indoor venue.
• Our instructors will have tool kits with them which you may use during the session, however feel free to bring your own tools to use on your own bike, or obtain assistance in learning how to use them. Please note that any shared tools will need to be wiped with disinfectant after each use.

What is the start/finish time?

The program will take place between 6:00pm-8:30pm. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to sign in and be seated.

Where should we come for the training?

• ** Women's Only Session ** - Wednesday 10th May 6:00pm-8:30pm: Bowen St Community Centre, Camberwell.
• Tuesday 30th May 6:00pm-8:30pm: Trentwood at the Hub, Greythorn.
• Thursday 8th June 6:00pm-8:30pm: Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre, Surrey Hills.

You will also be sent a reminder email with these details a few days before the session.

Note re COVID Safety

Stay at home if unwell or if you are a contact of someone who has been unwell and who is being tested for coronavirus (COVID-19) infection.
All attendees must comply with the current Victorian Government COVID restrictions.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket?

You don't need to bring your ticket on the day. We will have a list of registered participants.

Who do I contact if I have any questions?

Cazz Clarke, Cycling Coach (Bike it Better) on 0421 114 389 or bikeitbettercyclecoaching@gmail.com
or
Traffic and Transport (City of Boroondara) on 9278 4091 or transport@boroondara.vic.gov.au

Contact Details

Contact Event Organiser