Port Phillip Novice Bike Riding Skills for Older Adults 2024
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.
In a traffic free environment participants will practice basic but essential bike control skills including smooth starting and stopping, using gears, scanning and signalling, and skills for riding on shared paths and roads.
Participants must be able to balance and pedal to ride a bike without training wheels (even if a bit wobbly), and need to bring their own bike and a helmet.
Dates & Times:
Monday 6 May: 9.30am – 12.00pm
Monday 3 June: 9.30am – 12.00pm
Location: Peanut Farm Reserve, 21 Spenser St, St Kilda VIC 3182
Cost: Free
Who is this session suitable for?
- Adults who can ride balance and pedal to ride a bike (even if a bit wobbly), without training wheels
- Participants MUST be residents of Port Phillip
Session inclusions:
- How to do a safety check on your bike and equipment
- Check that your bike is correctly fitted and adjusted for you
- Basic bike control skills such as braking, cornering, straight line riding, using gears, and stopping in an emergency
- Essential on-road techniques such as signalling, scanning, and using eye contact
- Discussion about riding around town confidently such as using shared paths and bike lanes, and using Travel Smart maps for route planning
- Lots of time for Q&A
How many participants will be in the group?
- The group size is limited to 10 participants.
What should I bring?
- A bicycle of suitable size and type, in good condition with working brakes, a bell and pumped up tyres. If you are unsure, please email bikeitbettercyclecoaching@gmail.com prior to booking.
- Australian Standards Approved helmet in good condition
- Runners or similar closed-toe footwear
- Sun/weather protection
- Snacks and water as needed (or there are cafes/shops nearby)
- Any medication
- Suitable clothing for the conditions
What is the start/finish time?
The session will take place from 9:30am to 12pm. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to sign in and prepare your bike.
Do I need to attend both sessions?
No, each session is separate, so you can choose which date you wish to attend and book for that session only.
Where should I come for the training?
The session will take place at Peanut Farm Reserve, 21 Spenser St, St Kilda VIC 3182. You will be sent a reminder email with these details and where to meet a few days before the session.
What facilities are there at the location?
Toilets, water and undercover areas will be available.
What if the weather isn’t great?
The training will only be cancelled if the weather forecast predicts very wet, very windy or very hot weather. In this event, we will contact you 2 hours’ prior to the start time. If weather conditions deteriorate after training has begun, training activities may be modified or omitted or the session terminated to minimise health and safety risks.
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.
What if I can't attend the session?
If you have booked a ticket and can no longer attend, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can open up your spot for somebody else to attend.
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.
Who do I contact if I have any other questions?
Cazz Clarke, Cycling Instructor (Bike it Better) on 0421 114 389 or bikeitbettercyclecoaching@gmail.com
or
Jack McGuane, City Planning and Sustainability (City of Port Phillip) on 8563 7486 or Jack.McGuane@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Location
Peanut Farm Reserve
21 Spenser St, St Kilda Vic 3182
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