Safe Cycling workshops

Bicycle NSW, with support from the Roads and Maritime Services, are introducing a new safe cycling educational package to schools in pilot locations around NSW. Research suggests that linking in-school classroom based education with practical skills sessions is effective in communicating key safety messages, resulting in associated safe behaviour.

This new package consists of a bicycle education talk at selected schools for year 5 and 6 students, a practical skills workshop to be held on the weekend for students and their families, an activity booklet for the school, and an information booklet for the school’s year 5 and 6 students.

The talk, practical skills session and booklet focus on responsible bicycle riding, road rules, bicycle maintenance and explain the importance of wearing a helmet while riding. Giveaways and interactive quizzes will also be conducted at the talk and practical skills session to keep participants engaged and eager to participate.

Along with the material and content covered at the in-school talk, the practical skills workshop will provide students and their families with an opportunity to:

•             Enhance their awareness about bicycle riding and road safety
•             Improve their bicycle riding skills
•             Learn about the benefits of bicycle riding for transport and recreation             

To register your interest in receiving a free talk at your school please click here to register

A limited number of talks are available and will be awarded on a first come first served basis*.

*Schools must be located within the area of the workshop to be eligible for the free talks.

Workshop Details more info can also be found on the Online Community CLICK HERE

The workshops will be delivered by AustCycle qualified instructors, consisting of 2 X 2 hour practical skill sessions followed by a short, accompanied ride around the local community.

What will the workshops focus on?
The workshops will focus on key skills such as:

• Correct helmet fit
• Basic bicycle mechanics and maintenance
• Riding with one hand/signalling
• Manoeuvring
• Hazard perception
• Effective braking and stopping quickly

Who can apply for these workshops?

• you must live in, or close to, the area of the Workshop (western Sydney, south western Sydney, Orange, Port Macquarie) and
• you are, or someone in your family who is attending the Workshop is, 8 years old or above and;
• you have beginner to intermediate riding skills and would like to increase your ability and confidence in cycling.

Why should you take part in a workshop?

• To improve your cycling ability and confidence
• To meet like-minded people
• To have fun!

Why does cycling matter?
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• Health
• Social
• Environmental
• Financial

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