Build confidence in riding your bike on a shared path

If you are a cyclist but a bit unsure of doing tight turns or having to break suddenly in a safe manner, gearing is a bit of a mystery, and climbing hills or short steep bits in the path is a challenge then this bike training course is for you.

Build confidence in riding your bike is a 2.5-hour guided bike ride tour on the shared path in a group, negotiating with other path users and crossing intersections smoothly. The guided ride will improve your confidence and skills in riding a bike safely on shared paths and will be guided by an accredited cycling Instructor, Mara Ferraro.

The session includes:

• ABCD safety check
• How to inflate tyres, both Presta and Schrader valves
• Practice of emergency stopping
• Learning how to corner safely and execute good turns.
• Warm-up and bike fit: assess current rider ability and bike setup and adjust as required.
• Practice of various bike handling skills to develop confidence riding on paths and
• Bike trails
• Learning some fundamental bike hand signals/ calls, passing, and group riding etiquette
• Introduction to managing gear changes more effectively.
• Communication techniques: signaling, scanning, using eye contact.

This event is supported by the City of Whittlesea in partnership with the Whittlesea Bicycle Users Group.The build confidence in riding your bike on a shared path training will also provide a chance to become more familiar with the local paths and commuting around areas of Mill Park and South Morang. 

Note: It is a free bike training course, but you must be a resident of the city of Whittlesea to register for this event. The session offers a training opportunity for limited participants so be quick and firm in making decisions.

Key requirement: Remember to bring your bike and helmet in good working order to join the training ride.