Bike Skills refresh for over 55s - moving onto the road - Stonnington
Description
Join this practical bike riding skills session for adults who can already ride but would like to feel more confident riding on the road.
Perhaps you've recently done our Bike Skills Refresh session, or you're happy riding on shared paths but not as confident riding on the road? Or maybe its been a while and you just want to refresh your skills and awareness?
We'll practice the skills needed to safely ride on roads in a traffic free environment for the first part of the day, including;
-head checks,
-signalling,
-merging
as well as learn the theory and practice strategies for managing scenarios like
-roundabouts,
-right turns in traffic,
-being visible on the road
-and communication with drivers.
With a break for lunch (BYO picnic lunch) in the middle of the day you'll have plenty of time to digest everything you've learned, and make some new friends.
After lunch we will ride on local roads with plenty of time to put the skills and strategies we've learnt into practice with the support of instructors.
You may choose to enrol for only the first part of the day.
This course is commissioned by City of Stonnington and delivered by the professionals from Bike it Better.
Fee: This is a FREE workshop
Who is this session suitable for?
Adults who can safely ride on shared paths or who have completed the Bike Skills Refresh on 7th October.
Suitable for all types of human-powered bicycles, including folding bikes and electric bikes that are legal to use in Victoria. (We cannot accomodate converted electric bikes, e-bikes that don't comply with regulations nor electric motorcycles)
The schedule for the day
9:30-11:30 - Skills practice
1130-12:00pm BYO picnic snacks or lunch
12:00-2:00pm On road ride (optional)
Who do I contact if I have any other questions?
Faith Hunter, Director at Bike It Better, 0406585463 or bikeitbettercyclecoaching@gmail.com
or City of Stonnington on transportplanning@stonnington.vic.gov.au or call 0437 635 143
PRIVACY
Bike it Better uses Humanitix for all Bike Skills Courses. When booking with Humanitix, individuals will be required to provide their name and contact details. Humanitix'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 Stonnington who have commissioned these workshops, and by registering and providing this information, you also hereby agree to your data being shared with City of Stonnington 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. The City of Stonnington's Information Privacy Policy is available to view here.
FAQs
- How many participants will be in the group?
The group size is limited to 12 participants. for the part of the day practising skills in a traffic-free environement.
8 participants will be able to do the on-road ride.
- What does the session include?
We'll be covering;
How to do a safety check on your bike and equipment
Checking that your bike is correctly fitted and adjusted for you
Head checks, signalling & merging
Theory & strategies for managing scenarios such as;
roundabouts
right turns in traffic
being visible on the road
communication with drivers
practice in an on road environment in light traffic
Information about local bike groups
Lots of time for Q&A
- What should I bring?
Make sure you 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.
An approved helmet in good condition
Runners or similar closed-toe footwear
Sun/weather protection
BYO lunch and water
Any medication
Suitable clothing for the 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. 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.
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