Banyule: Urban Cycling Confidence: June 2023
Saturday 3rd June -
Part 1 Traffic-free Skills 10am-12:30pm
Break for lunch (not supplied) 12.30pm-1pm
Part 2 On-road ride (optional) 1pm-3pm
Fee: $28 full, or $18 concession
Who is this session suitable for?
- Adults who can ride confidently ride their bike on shared paths and wish to start building their confidence to ride on the road for transport and recreation
- Suitable for all types of human-powered bicycles, including folding bikes and e-bikes
- Participants MUST be residents of Banyule
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
- Traffic skills such as positioning on the road, merging into traffic lanes
- Discussion about riding around town confidently such as using shared paths and bike lanes, how to avoid dooring, negotiating tram tracks and other obstacles, road rules for bicycles, and how to plan your route to avoid dangers
- Followed by short on-road ride in light traffic (optional), including stops to discuss scenarios such as roundabouts, stop signs, other intersections, hook turns, bike lanes, and tram/train lines (where available)
- Lots of time for questions and answers.
How many other participants will be in the group?
- The group size is limited to 8 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
- A bottle of water
- Snacks, lunch (or there are cafes/shops nearby)
- Any medication
- Suitable clothing for the conditions
What is the start/finish time?
The program will take place between 10:00am-3:00pm (with a 30min lunch break at around 12:30pm). Please arrive at least 10 minutes early to sign in and prepare your bike.
Where should I come for the training?
Saturday 3rd June: North Morwell Avenue car park, Watsonia
You will be sent a reminder email with these details and a map of the meeting location a few days before the session.
I'm feeling anxious about the on-road component. Should I still attend this workshop?
Yes! The second part of the session (the on-road ride) is optional.
You may find that after completing the traffic-free skills component in the morning, you will have the confidence to stay and complete the on-road ride with us. Rest assured you will be well-supported in the group, with two instructors. However, you are free to choose to leave after the traffic-free skills component if you are still feeling anxious about completing the on-road ride, feel too tired to continue, or have other commitments in the afternoon.
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.
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 questions?
Cazz Clarke, Cycling Coach (Bike it Better) on 0421 114 389 or bikeitbettercyclecoaching@gmail.com
or
Michelle Herbert, Lead Transport Planner (Banyule City Council) on (03) 9457 9824 or Michelle.Herbert@banyule.vic.gov.au
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