Welcome to the February 2026 edition of Darebin Loves Bikes, your seasonal wrap of local bike news and events. Read on for exciting annoucements, discounts on bike workshops and an opportunity to have your say. |
Welcome to the February 2026 edition of Darebin Loves Bikes, your seasonal wrap of local bike news and events. Read on for exciting annoucements, discounts on bike workshops and an opportunity to have your say. |
A trial with a difference |
A trial with a difference |
Safety and accessibility are at the heart of Darebin's new trial of shared Lime e-scooters and e-bikes in Northcote, Fairfield and Alphington. All trips must start and end at designated parking locations, carefully selected to keep our footpaths clear and provide access to key locations. The latest technology is being employed to restrict where these vehicles can park, to detect and deter footpath riding, and to slow them to walking pace in busy areas. During the trial we’ll keep track of how community members use the e-scooters and e-bikes, as well as feedback on any issues. We’ll present this information to Council at the end of the six-month trial. You'll find more information about the trial on our website. |
Safety and accessibility are at the heart of Darebin's new trial of shared Lime e-scooters and e-bikes in Northcote, Fairfield and Alphington. All trips must start and end at designated parking locations, carefully selected to keep our footpaths clear and provide access to key locations. The latest technology is being employed to restrict where these vehicles can park, to detect and deter footpath riding, and to slow them to walking pace in busy areas. During the trial we’ll keep track of how community members use the e-scooters and e-bikes, as well as feedback on any issues. We’ll present this information to Council at the end of the six-month trial. You'll find more information about the trial on our website. |
Keen to ride to work, uni or the shops but seeking a confidence boost? Sign up now for our friendly, interactive On-road Bike Confidence workshop and make that dream a reality. The workshop covers bike control skills, road rules and journey planning. There's plenty of time to practice in a traffic-free area before heading out for a group ride on the road. Recent participant Sue from Northcote found that the facilitator was "really friendly and encouraging and took everyone at the level they were at." Highlights included "little safety tricks, like how to remain stable when you head check, and taking the lane when you go through a roundabout." - When: Sunday 22 March,10am–3pm
- Where: La Trobe University, Bundoora
- Cost: $10–$25
50% Early Bird discount for bookings before 20 February using DLB promo code Find out more and book your place.
This workshop is run in partnership with Banyule City Council. |
Keen to ride to work, uni or the shops but seeking a confidence boost? Sign up now for our friendly, interactive On-road Bike Confidence workshop and make that dream a reality. The workshop covers bike control skills, road rules and journey planning. There's plenty of time to practice in a traffic-free area before heading out for a group ride on the road. Recent participant Sue from Northcote found that the facilitator was "really friendly and encouraging and took everyone at the level they were at." Highlights included "little safety tricks, like how to remain stable when you head check, and taking the lane when you go through a roundabout." - When: Sunday 22 March,10am–3pm
- Where: La Trobe University, Bundoora
- Cost: $10–$25
50% Early Bird discount for bookings before 20 February using DLB promo code Find out more and book your place.
This workshop is run in partnership with Banyule City Council. |
Made a new year's resolution to dig your bike out of the shed? We’re here to help get you moving with our Free Monthly Bike Check events. Come for a safety check and learn more about your bike from our friendly bike mechanics. Grab a free Darebin TravelSmart Map and reflective ankleband while you’re there. Upcoming dates as follows: Find out more and book your place: Northcote or Reservoir Darebin's Free Monthly Bike Checks are proudly supported by Transport Victoria |
Made a new year's resolution to dig your bike out of the shed? We’re here to help get you moving with our Free Monthly Bike Check events. Come for a safety check and learn more about your bike from our friendly bike mechanics. Grab a free Darebin TravelSmart Map and reflective ankleband while you’re there. Upcoming dates as follows: Find out more and book your place: Northcote or Reservoir Darebin's Free Monthly Bike Checks are proudly supported by Transport Victoria |
Have fun as you learn more about your bike at this practical, hands-on 3-hour workshop. You’ll leave ready to fix a puncture, take care of your chain and much more. If you've been to one of our bike checks, this is an opportunity to learn more, with two instructors in a small-group setting.
Our Basic Bike Maintenance workshops are empowering, help save money on repairs, and are much loved by locals, like Emily from Reservoir: “I've always felt intimidated to do any maintenance on my bike. This workshop gave me the know-how to do all the basics and I left feeling super confident!” - When: Sunday 1 March OR Sunday 29 March, 1–4pm
- Where: Reservoir Leisure Centre
- Cost: $10 - $20
50% Early Bird discount for bookings before 20 February using DLB promo code Find out more and book your place. |
Have fun as you learn more about your bike at this practical, hands-on 3-hour workshop. You’ll leave ready to fix a puncture, take care of your chain and much more. If you've been to one of our bike checks, this is an opportunity to learn more, with two instructors in a small-group setting.
Our Basic Bike Maintenance workshops are empowering, help save money on repairs, and are much loved by locals, like Emily from Reservoir: “I've always felt intimidated to do any maintenance on my bike. This workshop gave me the know-how to do all the basics and I left feeling super confident!” - When: Sunday 1 March OR Sunday 29 March, 1–4pm
- Where: Reservoir Leisure Centre
- Cost: $10 - $20
50% Early Bird discount for bookings before 20 February using DLB promo code Find out more and book your place. |
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You’re invited to share your feedback on draft plans for 20 safety improvement projects identified as priorities through the Your Street Your Say consultation for Group C. The consultation area includes Reservoir East, Kingsbury, Preston East and Northcote West. Gower Street in Preston (pictured above) is one of the 20 project locations. To view the plans and submit your comments, please visit the Your Street Your Say – Group C consultation page before 22 February 2026. |
You’re invited to share your feedback on draft plans for 20 safety improvement projects identified as priorities through the Your Street Your Say consultation for Group C. The consultation area includes Reservoir East, Kingsbury, Preston East and Northcote West. Gower Street in Preston (pictured above) is one of the 20 project locations. To view the plans and submit your comments, please visit the Your Street Your Say – Group C consultation page before 22 February 2026. |
Ready, set, get to school |
Ready, set, get to school |
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Last year 18 local schools joined over 400 schools Victoria-wide to celebrate riding, walking and scooting to school on Bicycle Network's Ride2School Day. Do you know what your school has planned for this year's big active travel event on Friday 20 March? We've invited all local primary schools to sign up with us by Wednesday 11 February to receive a package of resources and prizes. Those that register with Darebin will go in the draw to win a Bike n' Blend Tandem smoothie bike package for a delicious start to the day. Check with your school to make sure you don't miss out! |
Last year 18 local schools joined over 400 schools Victoria-wide to celebrate riding, walking and scooting to school on Bicycle Network's Ride2School Day. Do you know what your school has planned for this year's big active travel event on Friday 20 March? We've invited all local primary schools to sign up with us by Wednesday 11 February to receive a package of resources and prizes. Those that register with Darebin will go in the draw to win a Bike n' Blend Tandem smoothie bike package for a delicious start to the day. Check with your school to make sure you don't miss out! |
Looking for a small, friendly riding group with a focus on short rides? Jika Jika Community Centre's new Beginners' Bike Ride program could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. It's ideal for anyone who's recently learned to ride or hasn't been on a bike for a while. Rides are roughly 12km return, with time for coffee along the way. When: First Friday of the month, from 10.30am–12.30pm Where: Jika Jika Community Centre, 1B Plant Street, Northcote Cost: Free For more information, phone 03 9482 5100 or email office@jikajika.org.au |
Looking for a small, friendly riding group with a focus on short rides? Jika Jika Community Centre's new Beginners' Bike Ride program could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. It's ideal for anyone who's recently learned to ride or hasn't been on a bike for a while. Rides are roughly 12km return, with time for coffee along the way. When: First Friday of the month, from 10.30am–12.30pm Where: Jika Jika Community Centre, 1B Plant Street, Northcote Cost: Free For more information, phone 03 9482 5100 or email office@jikajika.org.au |
Transport Victoria's Pop-up Bike Lane project was a State-funded programme that started in 2022 to test new bike lanes on popular routes such as Heidelberg Road. The State Government is now making Heidelberg Road bike lane and local feeder routes permanent. As part of this, feeder routes, including sections of Victoria Rd, Arthur St, Westgarth St are getting a refresh. Temporary yellow line marking (pictured above) is being replaced with permanent white line marking and all symbols are being upgraded to current standards. |
Transport Victoria's Pop-up Bike Lane project was a State-funded programme that started in 2022 to test new bike lanes on popular routes such as Heidelberg Road. The State Government is now making Heidelberg Road bike lane and local feeder routes permanent. As part of this, feeder routes, including sections of Victoria Rd, Arthur St, Westgarth St are getting a refresh. Temporary yellow line marking (pictured above) is being replaced with permanent white line marking and all symbols are being upgraded to current standards. |
Lakeside upgrade at La Trobe |
Lakeside upgrade at La Trobe |
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La Trobe University is currently implementing improvements to the surface of the Lower Lake shared path connecting the university with Darebin Creek Trail. Sections of path are being closed as needed, with on-site signage in place identifying detours for people on bikes or on foot. The upgrade is scheduled to be completed by Friday 21 February, in time for the start of the academic year. |
La Trobe University is currently implementing improvements to the surface of the Lower Lake shared path connecting the university with Darebin Creek Trail. Sections of path are being closed as needed, with on-site signage in place identifying detours for people on bikes or on foot. The upgrade is scheduled to be completed by Friday 21 February, in time for the start of the academic year. |
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Our mailing address is:
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Copyright © 2026 Darebin City Council, All rights reserved.
Our mailing address is:
274 Gower Street, Preston VIC 3072 |
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