Dates & Locations: 

• Saturday 23rd November 2024
  at Warringal Park Oval car park, north-eastern end, enter from Beverley Road, Heidelberg. 
   
• Sunday 16th February 2025
  at Warringal Park Oval car park, north-eastern end, enter from Beverley Road, Heidelberg. 
   
• Saturday 15th March 2025
  at Yulong Reserve car park, near cricket nets, enter from Cameron Parade, Bundoora.
   
• Sunday 13th April 2025
  at Yulong Reserve car park, near cricket nets, enter from Cameron Parade, Bundoora.

Session timings: choose an individual 50min timeslot between 9am and 3pm

Fee: $25 (full) and $15 (concession).

Who is this session suitable for?

• Adults and children aged 7+ who can not yet ride a bike but would like to learn (you need to have your own bike), or novice riders with basic skills with a view to improve their confidence riding a bike.
• Participants MUST live, work or study within Banyule City Council. 
• Limit of 1 session per participant.

Please note that these events are often in high demand, so please let us know if you can no longer attend so that someone else may be able to take your place.

How many other participants will be in the group?

• Each individual 50min session is 1:1, meaning that it will but just you and the instructor, so you will receive dedicated assistance with the specific things you require help with to develop your riding.

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, and snacks as needed
• Any medication
• Suitable clothing for the conditions

What is the start/finish time?

The session will take place at the time you have booked. Please arrive at your session time with your bike and helmet prepared ready to go to avoid delays in your start time.

Where should we come for the training?

Please refer to the top of this page for the location of each session. You will be sent a reminder email with all of the details and a map of the meeting location a few days before the session.

What facilities are there at the location?

Depending on the location, there may not be any toilet facilities nearby so please ensure you are prepared and take care of any bathroom requirements before arriving to the session. There are also no undercover areas, so please ensure appropriate clothing is worn for the weather conditions.

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, which present a health or safety risk. In this event, we will contact you at least 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.

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
Tristan Jessup, Transport Planner (Banyule City Council) on (03) 9457 9899 or activetravel@banyule.vic.gov.au

PRIVACY
Bike it Better uses TryBooking for all Bike Skills Courses. When booking with TryBooking, individuals will be required to provide their name and contact details. TryBooking’s privacy policy can be found at the Privacy link located at the bottom of this page.
By registering and providing this information, you hereby agree to your data being provided to Bike it Better (the professionals who deliver these courses) to allow us to confirm event details and access your emergency contact details if needed during the course.
Bike it Better also shares the data you provide for Bike Skills Courses with City of Banyule who have commissioned these workshops, and by registering and providing this information, you also hereby agree to your data being shared with City of Banyule for purpose of evaluation and future program planning. If you have any concerns with any of these policies, please use the contact details listed in the previous section.

Location

Please check details above.

Contact Details

Contact Event Organiser

Check out our other upcoming cycling classes:

• Hands-On Basic Bike Maintenance (19th Nov 2024, 23rd Feb 2025, 3rd Apr 2025
• One-on-one Learn to Ride / Skills Improvement Sessions (23rd Nov 2024, 16th Feb 2025, 15th Mar 2025, 13th Apr 2025)
• Urban Cycling Confidence (24th Nov 2025, 15th Feb 2025, 16th Mar 2025, 12th Apr 2025)
• Cycling Skills 1:1 Session Vouchers (on demand)