Back on Ya Bike - Nillumbik
Description
Maybe you're newly retired and thinking you will get back into cycling now you have more time on your hands!
This low-cost course is designed for people new to, or returning to, cycling:
Adults who can ride balance and pedal to ride a bike (even if a bit wobbly)
Suitable for all types of human-powered bicycles, including folding bikes and EN 15194 compliant e-bikes.
Participants must live, work or play in Nillumbik Shire Council
The session will be run by a highly qualified instructor and bike coach from Bike it Better Cycle Coaching - Jennie Ramage, a later convert to cycling with lived experience of developing new skills over 50.
The tailored small group course is designed to empower you to:
complete a safety check on your bike and equipment
check that your bike is correctly fitted and adjusted for you
develop basic bike control skills such as braking, cornering, straight-line riding, using gears and stopping in an emergency
build confidence in essential on-road techniques such as signalling, scanning and using eye contact
increase knowledge about riding around town confidently, such as using shared paths and bike lanes, and using local maps and apps for route planning.
There will also be lots of time for Q&A.
“A very informative training session which was conducted in a very safe and participative atmosphere”
- Previous participant
Light lunch and morning tea will be provided.
This course is co-funded by VicRoads through a Community Road Safety Grant.
Who do I contact if I have any questions?
Jennie Ramage at Bike it Better rides@bikeitbetter.com.au
FAQs
- What will the course cover?
The tailored small group course is designed to empower you to:
complete a safety check on your bike and equipment
check that your bike is correctly fitted and adjusted for you
develop basic bike control skills such as braking, cornering, straight-line riding, using gears and stopping in an emergency
build confidence in essential on-road techniques such as signalling, scanning and using eye contact
increase knowledge about riding around town confidently, such as using shared paths and bike lanes, and using local maps and apps for route planning.
There will be plenty of time for questions and addressing any specific issues you bring.
- How many people will be in the group?
There will be twelve participants in the group
- What should I bring?
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 have an e-bike, it must be compliant with
the European Standard EN 15194. We cannot accommodate participants
with e-bikes built from conversion kits nor those that don't comply with EN
15194)
An approved bicycle helmet in good condition
Runners or similar closed-toe footwear
A bottle of water
Suitable clothing for the conditions
If you are unsure about whether your bike or helmet meets the required standards,
or have any other questions about the workshop then please
email rides@bikeitbetter.com prior to booking.
- What happens if the weather isn't great?
The workshop will only be cancelled if the weather forecast predicts very wet, very
windy or very hot weather.
If weather conditions deteriorate after it has begun, training activities may be modified or omitted or the session terminated to minimise
health and safety risks.
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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 Nillumbik Shire who have commissioned these workshops, and by registering and providing this information, you also hereby agree to your data being shared with Nillumbik Shire 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.
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