City of Ballarat, in partnership with RoadSafe Central Highlands welcomes Ballarat residents, aged 55+ to:

Safer Cyclists: Adult Bike Ed

- A two-part information session for New or Returning Riders

The theory-based sessions will educate and assist adults who:

may be new to cycling
are returning riders who want to build more confidence

Topics covered will include:

Learning to Ride
Key Road Rules for Riding
Sharing the Road with Drivers
Electric Bikes
Riding with Children
Basic bike maintenance

Participants will also visit the nearby Re-Cranked shed - a Y-Ballarat initiative re-vamping unwanted bikes into serious modes of transport for people without wheels

This is a two-part course run over two consecutive weeks.

Course registration indicates attendance at both sessions.

Part 1: Wednesday 13th November 2024

Time: 10.00am-12.00pm

Part 2: Wednesday 20th November 2024

Time: 10.00am-12.30pm

All abilities access

Bike racks and parking available

Bus Line 11 to Primrose St/Grevillea Rd (including a walk from bus stop to event): go to PTV Journey Planner to plan your journey https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/journey

Tea and coffee facilities available.

Places are limited and bookings are essential.

For further information, contact: Ageing Well Services, Ph: 0400 577 159 or Email: ageingwell@ballarat.vic.gov.au