Hi @FirstName,

Thanks for enrolling in our Safe City Cycling class.

HAVE I ENROLLED IN THE RIGHT CLASS?

A friendly reminder that this class involves riding on roads and is targeted for adults or over 15's, who are have mastered the basics of riding but wish to feel more confident negotiating city streets. Under 18's should be accompanied by an adult. Beginners and over 12's are welcome to join one of our Cycling Basics classes, which will be advertised in 2026.

ARRIVING BY BIKE AND/OR TRAIN?

The meeting spot is on the R6 cycle route, at corner of Chinchen and Lynden Streets, behind Tighes Hill TAFE - https://newcastle.nsw.gov.au/getmedia/53249899-4746-4544-9B65-E1D60898C91E/City-to-Uni-Cycleway-Map.pdf

If arriving by train, alight at Hamilton Station. From the northern (east-bound) side of the Station, cross over Beaumont Street and head up Fern Street, beside the Hamilton Station Hotel. Continue through the round-a-bout and, at the end of Fern, turn right into Hubbard Street, then left into Chinchen. Head along Chinchen, through the Clyde Street lights, toward the Scholey Street overhead bridge to meeting place on Linden St behind the TAFE.

ARRIVING BY CAR?

There is plenty of on-street parking behind the TAFE. If gates are open eg. off Clyde St, parking may also be possible in the TAFE carpark.

WHAT TO BRING?

Your roadworthy bicycle (street legal e-bikes are welcome), cycling helmet, suitable riding clothes, sunscreen, and water bottle.

Before the event, please take the time to check the basics on your bike. An M-check should be performed regularly and provides a good system to to follow - https://education.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/main-education/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/road-safety-education/safe-travel/riding/bike_check.pdf We'll check again at the start of the class but won't have time to fix faults. For basic issues, you may like to book into one of our free bicycle maintenance classes.

REFRESHMENTS

Light refreshments will be available with options suited to vegans and/or gluten or lactose intolerances.

TOILETS

This class is undertaken in public streets and public toilets may be a short ride away (eg. Islington Park) so, to avoid missing out on parts of the class, we recommend you use the toilet before arriving.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

The class will likely proceed unless the weather conditions are extreme, in which case, we'll send a text to participants, the day before or morning of the event.

WHAT IF I CAN'T MAKE IT?

These free classes are popular, so if you are unable to attend, please cancel your booking, as soon as possible, so that we can make your place available to others on the waiting list.

QUERIES?

If you have any further enquiries, please message Lyn from Newcastle Bicycle Workshop on 0407 408 344 with 'Bike Class' in the subject line.

We look forward to seeing you on the day.

Contact the host of Safe City Cycling