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Cazz Clarke, Accredited Cycle Coach, Melbourne. View and book for upcoming beginner to intermediate bike riding skills programs and bike maintenance classes for various councils and community groups around Melbourne, as well as MTB Skills programs at Lysterfield, The You Yangs, and Surf Coast MTB Parks.
Banyule: On-road Bike Confidence: 2026
Sunday 3 May 2026
This 4.5 hour On-road Bike Confidence course is for adults who can ride confidently on shared paths and wish to start riding on the road.
You will develop your bike riding skills and knowledge to ride on roads with confidence, and enable you to use your bike for sustainable transport to work, visit friends, for shopping, fitness and recreation. Includes an on-road riding component in light traffic.
This course is commissioned by City of Banyule and delivered by the professionals from Bike it Better.
see individual date listings
Get back on your bike! - bike educations for adults
Thursday 7 May 2026
This 4 hour practical bike riding skills training session is ideal for adults who can already balance and pedal but find they don't often use their bicycle. Perhaps you've not ridden for a while, are returning from an injury, or you'd just like to feel more confident out and about on two wheels?
Improve your riding skills in a traffic free environment so that you can get out on your bike more often; whether its with friends, doing the shopping, riding to work or study or to improve your fitness and enjoy the great local bike paths!
This course is commissioned by Nillumbik Shire Council and delivered by the professionals from Bike it Better. It is open to adults who live, work or study in Nillumbik.
Diamond Creek Netball Stadium
Knox - Basic Bike Maintenance - MTB and General
Between Thursday 23 April 2026 and Saturday 23 May 2026
These hands-on bike maintenance workshops will help you identify the squeaks and creaks your bike is making, give you the confidence to maintain your bike and to know when you need a professional.
Check details at the top of the page
On Ya Bike Intermediate to Advanced Bike Ed course
Wednesday 27 May 2026
Know how to ride, but want to brush-up on your skills and confidence riding on shared paths and the road with others? Interested in learning more about opportunities for regular rides with a fun local group?
The Ageing Well team in partnership with Nillumbik Bicycle User Group (Nillum-BUG) are offering this low-cost course for older riders.
Come and revise your skills, possibly learn some new tips, and meet the Nillum-BUG crew who are looking for new members to join their weekly rides.
The practical course will be conducted by qualified instructor and bike coach from 'Bike it Better' Jennie Ramage, a later convert to cycling with lived experience of developing new skills over fifty.
Diamond Creek Netball Stadium
Banyule: Individual Bike Skills Sessions (all ages): 2025-26
Between Sunday 15 March 2026 and Sunday 12 April 2026
Each of these 50min cycling skills sessions is for adults or children aged 7+ who can not yet ride a bike but would like to learn, or for novice riders with basic skills who would like to improve their confidence to enable them to use their bike for sustainable transport to work, shopping, visit friends, or fitness and recreation. This course is commissioned by Banyule City Council and delivered by Cazz from Bike it Better www.bikeitbetter.com.
* Participants MUST live, work or study within Banyule City Council.
* Limit of 1 session per participant.
Please check details above.
Banyule: Hands-on Bike Maintenance Workshops 2025-26
Between Tuesday 7 October 2025 and Tuesday 24 March 2026
This 2.5-hour workshop is an interactive, hands-on bike maintenance experience. Includes demonstration and explanation of bicycle maintenance essentials, including parts identification, how to complete a safety check, how to change and repair a flat tyre, and how to look after the drive-train. Participants will get plenty of opportunities to practice on their own bikes. For 13yo upwards (teenagers to be accompanied by an adult).
This course is commissioned by the Banyule City Council and led by Bike it Better.
varies; see description for full location details
Banyule/Darebin: On-road Bike Confidence: 2025-26
Between Sunday 12 October 2025 and Sunday 22 March 2026
This 4.5 hour On-road Bike Confidence course is for adults who can ride confidently on shared paths and wish to start riding on the road.
You will develop your bike riding skills and knowledge to ride on roads with confidence, and enable you to use your bike for sustainable transport to work, visit friends, for shopping, fitness and recreation. Includes an on-road riding component in light traffic.
This course is a collaboration between City of Banyule and City of Darebin, and delivered by the professionals from Bike it Better.
La Trobe University tennis courts, Bundoora
Banyule/Darebin: Urban Cycling Confidence: 2025
Between Sunday 27 April 2025 and Sunday 11 May 2025
This 4.5 hour Urban Cycling Confidence course is for adults who can ride confidently on shared paths and wish to start riding on the road.
You will develop your bike riding skills and knowledge to ride on roads with confidence, and enable you to use your bike for sustainable transport to work, visit friends, for shopping, fitness and recreation. Includes an on-road riding component in light traffic.
This course is a collaboration between City of Banyule and City of Darebin, and delivered by the professionals from Bike it Better.
La Trobe University tennis courts, Bundoora
Whitehorse: Urban Cycling Confidence: 2025
Saturday 10 May 2025
This 4.5 hour Urban Cycling Confidence course is for adults who can ride confidently on shared paths and wish to start riding on the road.
You will develop your bike riding skills and knowledge to ride on roads with confidence, and enable you to use your bike for sustainable transport to work, visit friends, for shopping, fitness and recreation. Includes an on-road riding component in light traffic.
This course is commissioned by City of Whitehorse and delivered by the professionals from Bike it Better.
see description above
Banyule: Hands-on Bike Maintenance Workshops 2025
Between Saturday 31 August 2024 and Tuesday 29 April 2025
This 2.5-hour workshop is an interactive, hands-on bike maintenance experience. Includes demonstration and explanation of bicycle maintenance essentials, including changing a flat tyre, adjusting brakes, and cleaning and lubing the drive-train; with opportunities for participants to practice on their own bikes. For 13yo upwards (teenagers to be accompanied by an adult).
This course is commissioned by the Banyule City Council and led by Bike it Better.
varies; see description for full location details
Banyule: Individual Bike Skills Sessions (all ages): 2025
Between Sunday 15 September 2024 and Saturday 26 April 2025
Each of these 50min cycling skills sessions is for adults or children aged 7+ who can not yet ride a bike but would like to learn, or for novice riders with basic skills who would like to improve their confidence to enable them to use their bike for sustainable transport to work, shopping, visit friends, or fitness and recreation. This course is commissioned by Banyule City Council and delivered by Cazz from Bike it Better www.bikeitbetter.com.
* Participants MUST live, work or study within Banyule City Council.
* Limit of 1 session per participant.
Please check details above.
Banyule: Urban Cycling Confidence: 2025
Saturday 12 April 2025
This 4.5 hour Urban Cycling Confidence course is for adults who can ride confidently on shared paths and wish to start riding on the road.
You will develop your bike riding skills and knowledge to ride on roads with confidence, and enable you to use your bike for sustainable transport to work, visit friends, for shopping, fitness and recreation. Includes an on-road riding component in light traffic.
This course is commissioned by City of Banyule and delivered by the professionals from Bike it Better.
see individual date listings
Knox: Hands-on Basic Bike Maintenance Workshops 2025
Between Thursday 13 March 2025 and Thursday 10 April 2025
This 3-hour workshop is an interactive, hands-on bike maintenance experience. Includes demonstration and explanation of bicycle maintenance essentials and opportunities for participants to check and repair their own bikes, with assistance from the presenters.
Two session types are available - one for general bikes (all bike types), and one specifically for Mountain Bikes (MTB). Please read the session details below and ensure you book into the correct session for your bike type and interests.
For 13yo upwards (u18 to be accompanied by a parent/guardian).
This course is commissioned by the Knox City Council and delivered by the professionals from Bike it Better.
varies; see description for full location details
Whitehorse: Individual Bike Skills Sessions: 2025
Saturday 22 March 2025
Each of these 50min cycling skills sessions is for adults and children aged 7+ who can not yet ride a bike but would like to learn, or for novice riders with basic skills who would like to improve their confidence to enable them to use their bike for sustainable transport to work, shopping, visit friends, or fitness and recreation. This course is commissioned by Whitehorse City Council and delivered by the professionals at Bike it Better.
* Participants MUST live, work or study within Whitehorse City Council.
* Limit of 1 session per participant.
Please check details above.
Bike Education for Adults - Nillumbik
Thursday 20 March 2025
This 4 hour practical bike riding skills training session is ideal for adults who can already balance and pedal and have at least rudimentary bike riding skills, but perhaps have not ridden for some time, are returning from an injury, or just want to develop skills and confidence.
Improve your riding skills so that you can get out on your bike more often, and use it to visit friends, go shopping, ride to work or study, and for fitness and recreation.
This course is commissioned by Nillumbik Shire Council and delivered by the professionals from Bike it Better, and is open to adults who live, work or study in Nillumbik.
Plenty War Memorial Park (Carpark & Pavilion)
Whitehorse: Individual Bike Skills Sessions: 2024
Saturday 9 November 2024
Each of these 50min cycling skills sessions is for adults and children aged 7+ who can not yet ride a bike but would like to learn, or for novice riders with basic skills who would like to improve their confidence to enable them to use their bike for sustainable transport to work, shopping, visit friends, or fitness and recreation. This course is commissioned by Whitehorse City Council and delivered by Bike it Better.
* Participants MUST live, work or study within Whitehorse City Council.
* Limit of 1 session per participant.
Please check details above.
Whitehorse Seniors Month Bike Check & Basic Repairs Pop-up
Friday 25 October 2024
As part of October Seniors Month 2024, City of Whitehorse are offering this Basic Bike Check & Repair Pop-up event.
Book in for a 15min timeslot and your bike will be given a safety check, and where possible, any necessary basic repairs or adjustments will be completed. You will also be provided with a list of any more complex repairs that need attention from a shop or service centre.
You might also like to request advice for ongoing maintenance of your bike, advice about transitioning to an e-bike, or recommendations for bike setup adjustments.
This course is commissioned by the City of Whitehorse and delivered by the professionals from Bike it Better, and is open to seniors who live, work or study in Whitehorse.
Nunawading Civic Centre (at the front of the main building)
Whitehorse: Urban Cycling Confidence: 2024
Saturday 12 October 2024
This 4.5 hour Urban Cycling Confidence course is for adults who can ride confidently on shared paths and wish to start riding on the road.
You will develop your bike riding skills and knowledge to ride on roads with confidence, and enable you to use your bike for sustainable transport to work, visit friends, for shopping, fitness and recreation. Includes an on-road riding component in light traffic.
This course is commissioned by City of Whitehorse and delivered by the professionals from Bike it Better.
see description above
On-Road Bicycle Skills for Delivery Riders - Port Phillip
Between Friday 31 May 2024 and Saturday 15 June 2024
This 3 hour practical bike riding skills training session is ideal for delivery riders.
With an emphasis on on-road practical experience, the aim of this course is to empower delivery riders with improved traffic skills and awareness, and to teach road rules specific to bike riders, so that they can keep themselves and others safe when riding on the roads.
This course is commissioned by the City of Port Phillip and facilitated by Bike it Better, for people who live or conduct their work in City of Port Phillip.
Peanut Farm Reserve
Bike Education for Adults - Whitehorse
Saturday 15 June 2024
This 2.5 hour practical bike riding skills training session is ideal for adults who can already balance and pedal and have at least rudimentary bike riding skills, but perhaps have not ridden for some time, are returning from an injury, or just want to develop skills and confidence.
Improve your riding skills so that you can get out on your bike more often, and use it to visit friends, go shopping, ride to work or study, and for fitness and recreation.
This course is commissioned by the City of Whitehorse and delivered by the professionals from Bike it Better, and is open to adults who live, work or study in Whitehorse.
Nunawading Civic Centre (car park behind the main building)
Port Phillip Novice Bike Riding Skills for Older Adults 2024
Monday 3 June 2024
This 2.5 hour practical bike riding skills training session is ideal for older adults who can balance and pedal, and have rudimentary bike riding skills, but who may have not ridden for some time, or may lack confidence.
Improve your riding skills so that you can get on your bike to visit friends, go shopping, ride to work or study, or for fitness and recreation.
This course is commissioned by the City of Port Phillip and facilitated by Bike it Better, for people who live, work or study in Port Phillip.
Peanut Farm Reserve
Banyule/Darebin: Urban Cycling Confidence: 2024
Between Saturday 7 October 2023 and Sunday 19 May 2024
This 4.5 hour Urban Cycling Confidence course is for adults who can ride confidently on shared paths and wish to start riding on the road.
You will develop your bike riding skills and knowledge to ride on roads with confidence, and enable you to use your bike for sustainable transport to work, visit friends, for shopping, fitness and recreation. Includes an on-road riding component in light traffic.
This course is a collaboration between City of Banyule and City of Darebin, and delivered by the professionals from Bike it Better.
La Trobe University tennis courts, Bundoora
Knox: Hands-on Basic Bike Maintenance Workshop
Between Wednesday 27 March 2024 and Wednesday 8 May 2024
This 3-hour workshop is an interactive, hands-on bike maintenance experience. Includes demonstration and explanation of bicycle maintenance essentials and opportunities for participants to check and repair their own bikes, with assistance from the presenters.
Two session types are available - one for general bikes (all bike types), and one specifically for Mountain Bikes (MTB). Please read the session details below and ensure you book into the correct session for your bike type and interests.
For 13yo upwards (u18 to be accompanied by a parent/guardian).
This course is commissioned by the Knox City Council and delivered by Bike it Better.
varies; see description for full location details
Knox: Hands-on Mountain Bike (MTB) Maintenance Workshop (CANCELLED)
Saturday 4 May 2024
This 3-hour workshop is an interactive, hands-on MTB-specific bike maintenance experience. Includes demonstration and explanation of MTB maintenance essentials, including setting up your suspension, maintaining disc brakes and replacing pads, changing a flat tyre, instruction to running tubeless, and cleaning and lubing the drive-train. Includes opportunities for participants to check and repair their own bikes, with assistance from the presenters. For 13yo upwards (u18 to be accompanied by a parent/guardian).
This course is commissioned by the Knox City Council and delivered by Bike it Better.
varies; see description for full location details
Banyule: Hands-on Bike Maintenance Workshop
Between Thursday 7 September 2023 and Wednesday 17 April 2024
This 2.5-hour workshop is an interactive, hands-on bike maintenance experience. Includes demonstration and explanation of bicycle maintenance essentials, including changing a flat tyre, adjusting brakes, and cleaning and lubing the drive-train; with opportunities for participants to practice on their own bikes. For 13yo upwards (teenagers to be accompanied by an adult).
This course is commissioned by the Banyule City Council and led by Bike it Better.
varies; see description for full location details
Banyule Individual Bike Skills Sessions (all ages 7+)
Between Sunday 24 September 2023 and Saturday 9 March 2024
This 50min cycling skills session is for adults and children aged 7+ who can not yet ride a bike but would like to learn, or for novice riders with basic skills who would like to improve their confidence to enable them to use their bike for sustainable transport to work, shopping, visit friends, or fitness and recreation. This course is commissioned by Banyule City Council and delivered by Bike it Better.
* Participants MUST live, work or study within Banyule City Council.
* Limit of 1 session per participant.
Please check details above.
Banyule Individual Bike Skills Sessions (child aged 7+)
Between Saturday 23 September 2023 and Saturday 10 February 2024
This 50min cycling skills session is for children aged 7+ who can not yet ride a bike but would like to learn, or for novice riders with basic skills who would like to improve their confidence to enable them to use their bike for sustainable transport to school, shopping, visit friends, or fitness and recreation. This course is commissioned by Banyule City Council and delivered by Bike it Better.
* Note: participants MUST live, work or study within Banyule.
* Limit of 1 session per participant.
Please check details above.
Banyule: Urban Cycling Confidence: 2023
Friday 17 November 2023
This 4.5 hour Urban Cycling Confidence course is for adults who can ride confidently on shared paths and wish to start riding on the road.
You will develop your bike riding skills and knowledge to ride on roads with confidence, and enable you to use your bike for sustainable transport to work, visit friends, for shopping, fitness and recreation. Includes an on-road riding component in light traffic.
This course is commissioned by City of Banyule and delivered by the professionals from Bike it Better.
La Trobe University tennis courts, Bundoora
Whitehorse Basic Bike Riding Skill Session - Sun 29 Oct 2023
Sunday 29 October 2023
This 2.5 hour practical bicycle skill training session is for people who live, work or study in Whitehorse. The course is perfect for adults wanting to improve basic riding skills and gain confidence on the bike. In a traffic free environment participants will practice basic but essential bike control skills including smooth starting, stopping, using gears, scanning, signalling and emergency stops. This course is commissioned by the City of Whitehorse and delivered by Bike it Better.
Nunawading Civic Centre
Whitehorse Individual Bike Skills Sessions - 28 Oct 2023
Saturday 28 October 2023
This 50min cycling skills session is for adults or children aged 7 years and over who can not yet ride a bike but would like to learn, or for beginner riders with basic skills who would like to improve their confidence to enable them to use their bike for sustainable transport to work, shopping, visit friends, or fitness and recreation. This course is commissioned by Whitehorse City Council and delivered by Bike it Better.
* Note: participants MUST be residents of Whitehorse.
* Limit of 1 session per participant.
Nunawading Civic Centre
Banyule: Novice Cycling Skills Course: Oct 2023
Sunday 8 October 2023
This novice 2 hour practical cycle skills training session is ideal for adults wanting to improve basic riding skills and gain confidence on the bike. In a traffic free environment participants will practice basic but essential bike control skills including smooth starting and stopping, using gears, scanning, signalling and emergency stops.
This course has been commissioned by City of Banyule, and delivered by the professionals from Bike it Better.
refer to session details
Boroondara School Holiday Bike Skills Program 10-13yo
Between Friday 22 September 2023 and Wednesday 27 September 2023
For children aged 10-13yo, this 3 hour workshop is designed to develop bike skills, boost confidence, and promote bike riding as physical activity and an active transport option.
This event is organised by City of Boroondara and delivered by professional instructors at Bike it Better.
Canterbury Primary School
Boroondara: Hands-on Bike Maintenance: Autumn 2023
Between Wednesday 10 May 2023 and Thursday 8 June 2023
This 2.5 hour workshop is an interactive, hands-on bike maintenance experience. Includes demonstration and explanation of bicycle maintenance essentials, and opportunities for participants to practice on their own bikes. For 13yo upwards (teenagers to be accompanied by an adult).
This course is commissioned by the City of Boroondara and delivered by Bike it Better.
Please see individual event details for event location
Banyule: Hands-on Bike Maintenance: June 2023
Between Wednesday 8 February 2023 and Wednesday 7 June 2023
This 2.5-hour workshop is an interactive, hands-on bike maintenance experience. Includes demonstration and explanation of bicycle maintenance essentials, including changing a flat tyre, adjusting brakes, and cleaning and lubing the drive-train; with opportunities for participants to practice on their own bikes. For 13yo upwards (teenagers to be accompanied by an adult).
This course is commissioned by the Banyule City Council and led by Bike it Better.
varies; see description for full location details
Port Phillip: Urban Cycling Confidence: Sunday 4th June
Sunday 4 June 2023
This 5 hour Urban Cycling Confidence course is for adults who can ride confidently on shared paths and wish to start riding on the road. The goal is to teach participants the skills and knowledge to be able to ride on the road confidently, enabling them to use their bike for sustainable transport to work, visit friends, shopping, or fitness and recreation. Course includes an on-road riding component in light traffic, and is commissioned by the City of Port Phillip and led by Bike it Better.
Peanut Farm Reserve
Banyule: Urban Cycling Confidence: June 2023
Between Saturday 25 February 2023 and Saturday 3 June 2023
This 5 hour Urban Cycling Confidence course is for adults who can ride confidently on shared paths and wish to start riding on the road. The goal is to teach participants the skills and knowledge to be able to ride on the road confidently, enabling them to use their bike for sustainable transport to work, visit friends, shopping, or fitness and recreation. Course includes an on-road riding component in light traffic, and is commissioned by the Banyule City Council and led by Bike it Better.
varies; see description for full location details
Boroondara Teen Girls Bike Riding Skills Workshop
Thursday 20 April 2023
For girls aged 12-14, this two-part workshop is designed to develop bike skills, boost confidence, and promote bike riding as physical activity and an active transport option.
Canterbury Girls Secondary College
Port Phillip - Family Cycling - 12 April 2023
Wednesday 12 April 2023
This 3 hour practical cycle skills training session caters for adults and children and aims to develop riding skills so that families can ride together. The first part of the session allows adults and children to develop their bike handling skils in separate groups, followed by a short combined group ride on shared paths and quiet streets to practice riding as a family. Develop riding skills so that you can use bikes to commute to school, visit friends, or for fitness and recreation.
This course is commissioned by the City of Port Phillip and delivered by Bike it Better, for people who live, work or study in Port Phillip.
Peanut Farm Reserve
Port Phillip - Cycling Confidence for Women - 26 Mar 2023
Sunday 26 March 2023
This session is designed as a refresher and skill development course for women who already know how to ride a bike but perhaps haven’t ridden in a while, or lack the confidence to ride on the road. Improve your road riding knowledge and develop your skills so that you can get use your bike to ride to work or study, visit friends, do the shopping, or for fitness and recreation.
This course is commissioned by the City of Port Phillip for people who live, work or study in Port Phillip, and will be facilitated by female cycling instructors from Bike it Better.
Peanut Farm Reserve
Port Phillip - Learn to Ride / Refresher - 12 Mar 2023
Sunday 12 March 2023
This 2.5 hour practical cycle skills training session is ideal for adults who can balance and have rudimentary bike riding skills, but who may have not ridden for some time, or may lack confidence. Improve your riding skills so that you can get on your bike to visit friends, go shopping, ride to work or study, or for fitness and recreation.
This course is commissioned by the City of Port Phillip and facilitated by Bike it Better, for people who live, work or study in Port Phillip.
Peanut Farm Reserve
Banyule Back on the Bike- Relearning the basics 2023 (CANCELLED)
Between Sunday 22 January 2023 and Tuesday 7 March 2023
This novice 1.5-hour practical cycle skills training session is for people who live, work or study in Banyule. The course is perfect for adults wanting to improve basic riding skills and gain confidence on the bike. In a traffic-free environment, participants will practice basic but essential bike control skills, including smooth starting and stopping, cornering, using gears, scanning and signalling. This course is commissioned by Banyule City Council and led by Bike it Better.
varies; see description for full location details
Banyule Individual Bike Skills Sessions 2023
Between Tuesday 15 November 2022 and Sunday 12 February 2023
This 45min cycling skills session is for adults and children 7+ who can not yet ride a bike but would like to learn, or for novice riders with basic skills who would like to improve their confidence to enable them to use their bike for sustainable transport to work, shopping, visit friends, or fitness and recreation. This course is commissioned by Banyule City Council and run by Bike it Better.
* Note: participants MUST be residents of Banyule.
* Limit of 1 session per participant.
Please check details above.
Ride on Whitehorse: Individual/Duo Cycling Skills Session
Sunday 20 November 2022
This 1hr cycling skills session is ideal for adults who can not yet ride a bike but would like to learn, or for adult beginner riders with basic skills but would like to improve their confidence to enable them to use their bike for sustainable transport to work, visit friends, shopping, or fitness and recreation. This course is commissioned by the City of Whitehorse and run by Bike it Better.
* Note: participants MUST be residents of City of Whitehorse.
* Past participants are welcome to book.
Nunawading Civic Centre
Boroondara Hands-on Bike Maintenance - Hawthorn & Camberwell
Between Tuesday 4 October 2022 and Wednesday 9 November 2022
This 2.5 hour workshop is an interactive, hands-on bike maintenance experience. Includes demonstration and explanation of bicycle maintenance essentials, and opportunities for participants to practice on their own bikes. For 13yo upwards (teenagers to be accompanied by an adult).
This course is commissioned by the City of Boroondara and led by Bike it Better.
Please see individual event details for event location
Novice Cycle Skills - Sat 29 Oct 2022 (CANCELLED)
Saturday 29 October 2022
This novice 2.5 hour practical cycle skills training session is for people who live, work or study in Whitehorse. The course is perfect for adults wanting to improve basic riding skills and gain confidence on the bike. In a traffic free environment participants will practice basic but essential bike control skills including smooth starting, stopping, using gears, scanning, signalling and emergency stops. This course is commissioned by the City of Whitehorse and run by Bike it Better.
Nunawading Civic Centre
Boroondara Back on the Bike- Relearning the basics: 23rd Oct
Sunday 23 October 2022
This novice 1.5 hour practical cycle skills training session is for people who live, work or study in Boroondara. The course is perfect for adults wanting to improve basic riding skills and gain confidence on the bike. In a traffic free environment participants will practice basic but essential bike control skills including smooth starting and stopping, cornering, using gears, scanning and signalling. This course is commissioned by the City of Boroondara and run by Bike it Better.
Camberwell Civic Centre car park
Boroondara: Urban Cycling Confidence: Sat 15th October
Saturday 15 October 2022
This 4.5 hour Urban Cycling Confidence course is for adults who can ride confidently on shared paths and wish to start riding on the road. The goal is to teach participants the skills and knowledge to be able to ride on the road confidently, enabling them to use their bike for sustainable transport to work, visit friends, shopping, or fitness and recreation. Course includes an on-road riding component in light traffic, and is commissioned by the City of Boroondara and run by Bike it Better.
Camberwell Civic Centre
Banyule Individual Bike Skills Session: Child (7-16) 30 Sept
Friday 30 September 2022
This 45min cycling skills session is for children (aged 7-16) who can not yet ride a bike but would like to learn, or for novice riders with basic skills who would like to improve their confidence to enable them to use their bike for sustainable transport to school, visit friends, or fitness and recreation. This course is commissioned by the City of Banyule and run by Bike it Better.
* Note: participants MUST be residents of City of Banyule.
* Limit of 1 session per participant.
Eaglemont Tennis Club car park, The Boulevard East, Ivanhoe VIC 3079.
Ride on Whitehorse: Individual Cycling Skills Session
Between Saturday 2 July 2022 and Saturday 27 August 2022
This 1hr cycling skills session is ideal for adults who can not yet ride a bike but would like to learn, or for adult beginner riders with basic skills but would like to improve their confidence to enable them to use their bike for sustainable transport to work, visit friends, shopping, or fitness and recreation. This course is commissioned by the City of Whitehorse and run by Bike it Better.
* Note: participants MUST be residents of City of Whitehorse.
* Past participants are welcome to book.
Nunawading Civic Centre
Ride on Whitehorse: Individual Cycling Skills Session
Between Saturday 23 April 2022 and Saturday 14 May 2022
This 1 hour cycling skills session is ideal for adults who can not yet ride a bike but would like to learn, or for adult beginner riders with basic skills but would like to improve their confidence to enable them to use their bike for sustainable transport to work, visit friends, shopping, or fitness and recreation. This course is commissioned by the City of Whitehorse and run by Bike it Better.
* Note: participants MUST be residents of City of Whitehorse.
* Limit of 1 session per participant.
Nunawading Civic Centre
Boroondara Back on the Bike - Relearning the basics
Saturday 19 March 2022
This novice 1.5 hour practical cycle skills training session is for people who live, work or study in Boroondara. The course is perfect for adults wanting to improve basic riding skills and gain confidence on the bike. In a traffic free environment participants will practice basic but essential bike control skills including smooth starting and stopping, cornering, using gears, scanning and signalling. This course is commissioned by the City of Boroondara and run by Bike it Better.
Camberwell Civic Centre car park
Boroondara Hands-on Bike Maintenance - Deepdene & Camberwell
Between Wednesday 23 February 2022 and Monday 7 March 2022
This 2.5 hour workshop is an interactive, hands-on bike maintenance experience. Includes demonstration and explanation of bicycle maintenance essentials, and opportunities for participants to practice on their own bikes. For 13yo upwards (teenagers to be accompanied by an adult).
This course is commissioned by the City of Boroondara and run by Bike it Better.
TBC
Boroondara Adult Beginner 1:1 Cycling Skills Sessions
Monday 17 January 2022
Comprising 3 hours of coaching, these cycling skills sessions are ideal for adults who can not yet ride a bike but would like to learn, or for adult beginner riders with basic skills but would like to improve their confidence to enable them to use their bike for sustainable transport to work, visit friends, shopping, or fitness and recreation.
This course is commissioned by the City of Boroondara and led by Bike it Better.
* Note: participants MUST live, work or study in Boroondara.
Camberwell Civic Centre car park
Whitehorse Adult Beginner 1:1 Cycling Skills Session
Saturday 27 November 2021
This 1 hour cycling skills session is ideal for adults who can not yet ride a bike but would like to learn, or for adult beginner riders with basic skills but would like to improve their confidence to enable them to use their bike for sustainable transport to work, visit friends, shopping, or fitness and recreation. This course is commissioned by the City of Whitehorse and run by Bike it Better.
* Note: participants MUST be residents of City of Whitehorse.
* Limit of 1 session per participant.
Nunawading Civic Centre
Ride on Whitehorse: Individual Cycling Skills Session
Between Saturday 10 April 2021 and Saturday 29 May 2021
This 1 hour cycling skills session is ideal for adults who can not yet ride a bike but would like to learn, or for adult beginner riders with basic skills but would like to improve their confidence to enable them to use their bike for sustainable transport to work, visit friends, shopping, or fitness and recreation. This course is commissioned by the City of Whitehorse and run by Bike it Better.
* Note: participants MUST be residents of City of Whitehorse.
* Limit of 1 session per participant.
Nunawading Civic Centre
Hands-on Bike Maintenance - Camberwell Civic Centre
Tuesday 18 May 2021
This 2.5 hour workshop is an interactive, hands-on bike maintenance experience. Includes demonstration and explanation of bicycle maintenance essentials, and opportunities for participants to practice on their own bikes. For 13yo upwards (teenagers to be accompanied by an adult).
This course is commissioned by the City of Boroondara and run by Bike it Better.
Date: Tues 18th May 2021, 6:15pm-8:45pm
Location: Camberwell Civic Centre - Blackwood Room, 8 Inglesby Rd, Camberwell VIC 312
Camberwell Civic Centre
Hands-on Bike Maintenance - Camberwell Civic Centre
Wednesday 21 April 2021
This 2.5 hour workshop is an interactive, hands-on bike maintenance experience. Includes demonstration and explanation of bicycle maintenance essentials, and opportunities for participants to practice on their own bikes. For 13yo upwards (teenagers to be accompanied by an adult).
This course is commissioned by the City of Boroondara and run by Bike it Better.
Date: Wed 21st April 2021, 6:15pm-8:45pm
Location: Camberwell Civic Centre - Blackwood Room, 8 Inglesby Rd, Camberwell VIC 312
Camberwell Civic Centre
Hands-on Bike Maintenance - Hawthorn Library
Tuesday 16 March 2021
This 2.5 hour workshop is an interactive, hands-on bike maintenance experience. Includes demonstration and explanation of bicycle maintenance essentials, and opportunities for participants to practice on their own bikes. For 13yo upwards (teenagers to be accompanied by an adult).
This course is commissioned by the City of Boroondara and run by Bike it Better.
Date: Tuesday 16th March 2021, 6:15pm-8:45pm
Location: Hawthorn Library, 584 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122
Hawthorn Library
Urban Cycling Confidence - 14 March 2021
Sunday 14 March 2021
This 5 hour Urban Cycling Confidence course is aimed at adults who can ride confidently on shared paths and wish to start riding on the road. The goal is to teach participants the skills and knowledge to be able to ride on the road confidently, enabling them to use their bike for sustainable transport to work, visit friends, shopping, or fitness and recreation. Course includes an on-road riding component in light traffic, and is commissioned by the City of Boroondara and run by Bike it Better.
Camberwell Civic Centre
Urban Cycling Confidence - 27 February 2021
Saturday 27 February 2021
This 5 hour Urban Cycling Confidence course is aimed at adults who can ride confidently on shared paths and wish to start riding on the road. The goal is to teach participants the skills and knowledge to be able to ride on the road confidently, enabling them to use their bike for sustainable transport to work, visit friends, shopping, or fitness and recreation. Course includes an on-road riding component in light traffic, and is commissioned by the City of Boroondara and run by Bike it Better.
Camberwell Civic Centre
Hands-on Bike Maintenance - Balwyn Library
Tuesday 23 February 2021
This 2.5 hour workshop is an interactive, hands-on bike maintenance experience. Includes demonstration and explanation of bicycle maintenance essentials, and opportunities for participants to practice on their own bikes. For 13yo upwards (teenagers to be accompanied by an adult).
This course is commissioned by the City of Boroondara and run by Bike it Better.
Date: Tuesday 23rd February 2021, 6:15pm-8:45pm
Location: Balwyn Library, 336 Whitehorse Rd, Balwyn VIC 3103
Balwyn Library
CANCELLED: Novice CycleWise - 18 April 2020
Saturday 18 April 2020
This novice 2.5 hour practical cycle skills training session is for people who live, work or study in the municipality. The course is perfect for adults wanting to improve basic riding skills and gain confidence on the bike. In a traffic free environment participants will practice basic but essential bike control skills including smooth starting, stopping, using gears, scanning, signalling and emergency stops. This course is commissioned by the City of Whitehorse and run by Bike it Better.
Nunawading Civic Centre
CANCELLED: School Holiday Bike Program for 13-16 year olds
Tuesday 7 April 2020
The Bike School Holiday Program for is a two day bicycle confidence, skills and awareness training program for young people aged 13-16 years to prepare them for on road riding and independent travel, commissioned by the City of Boroondara and run by Bike it Better.
Session dates: Postponed until further notice
Camberwell Primary School
CANCELLED: School Holiday Bike Program for 9-13 year olds
31 MAR & 1 APR, 1PM - 4PM
The Bike School Holiday Program for is a two day bicycle confidence, skills and awareness training program for young people aged 9-13 years to prepare them for on road riding and independent travel, commissioned by the City of Boroondara and run by Bike it Better.
Session dates: Postponed until further notice
Camberwell Primary School
CANCELLED: School Holiday Bike Program for 9-13 year olds
31 MAR & 1 APR, 9AM - 12PM
The Bike School Holiday Program for is a two day bicycle confidence, skills and awareness training program for young people aged 9-13 years to prepare them for on road riding and independent travel, commissioned by the City of Boroondara and run by Bike it Better.
Session dates: Postponed until further notice
Camberwell Primary School
CANCELLED Hands-on Bike Maintenance
Between Tuesday 25 February 2020 and Tuesday 31 March 2020
This 2.5 hour workshop is an interactive, hands-on bike maintenance experience. Includes demonstration and explanation of bicycle maintenance essentials, and opportunities for participants to practice on their own bikes. This course is commissioned by the City of Boroondara and run by Bike it Better.
Dates: Postponed until further notice
Venue varies per date, check specific details
Urban Cycling Confidence - 29 February 2020
Saturday 29 February 2020
This 5 hour Urban Cycling Confidence course is aimed at adults who can ride confidently on shared paths and wish to start riding on the road. The goal is to teach participants the skills and knowledge to be able to ride on the road confidently, enabling them to use their bike for sustainable transport to work, visit friends, shopping, or fitness and recreation. Course includes an on-road riding component in light traffic, and is commissioned by the City of Boroondara and run by Bike it Better.
Camberwell Civic Centre
