Welcome to the 2024 Spring Events Special edition of Darebin Loves Bikes, your seasonal wrap of local bike news and events. In this edition you will find: |
Welcome to the 2024 Spring Events Special edition of Darebin Loves Bikes, your seasonal wrap of local bike news and events. In this edition you will find: |
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Basic Bike Maintenance workshops |
Basic Bike Maintenance workshops |
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Learn how to give your bike some love so it's always ready to ride. Have fun as you get the low-down on bike tools and parts, how to fix a puncture, take care of your chain, and much more. When: Saturday 16 November or Sunday 17 November, 2-5pm Where: Reservoir Leisure Centre, 2A Cuthbert Road, Reservoir Cost: $10-$20 Register for Basic Bike Maintenance workshops. |
Learn how to give your bike some love so it's always ready to ride. Have fun as you get the low-down on bike tools and parts, how to fix a puncture, take care of your chain, and much more. When: Saturday 16 November or Sunday 17 November, 2-5pm Where: Reservoir Leisure Centre, 2A Cuthbert Road, Reservoir Cost: $10-$20 Register for Basic Bike Maintenance workshops. |
Urban Cycling Confidence course |
Urban Cycling Confidence course |
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Join other local bike riders and learn the practical skills you need to start riding on the road safely and with confidence. The Urban Cycling Confidence course covers bike control skills and road rules, with time to practise in a traffic-free area. You'll leave with the confidence to start riding your bike to work, uni or your local shops or for the school drop-off! When: Sunday 24 November, 10am-3pm (with half-hour lunch break) Where: La Trobe University Tennis Courts, Bundoora Cost: $15-$25 Find out more and book your place.
Urban Cycling Confidence is run in partnership with Banyule City Council. |
Join other local bike riders and learn the practical skills you need to start riding on the road safely and with confidence. The Urban Cycling Confidence course covers bike control skills and road rules, with time to practise in a traffic-free area. You'll leave with the confidence to start riding your bike to work, uni or your local shops or for the school drop-off! When: Sunday 24 November, 10am-3pm (with half-hour lunch break) Where: La Trobe University Tennis Courts, Bundoora Cost: $15-$25 Find out more and book your place.
Urban Cycling Confidence is run in partnership with Banyule City Council. |
Book your free bike check |
Book your free bike check |
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Darebin's Free Monthly Bike Checks provide a fun learning opportunity for riders of all ages. Friendly bike mechanics will do a 20-minute safety check of your bike, talking through what they are doing and giving you tips to look after your bike. They’ll make minor adjustments and repairs, and recommendations for further work if necessary. When: Saturday September 21 and Saturday October 19, 12.30-3.30pm Where: WeCycle Bike Hub, Batman Park, Northcote When: Sunday September 22 and Sunday October 27, 12.30-3.30pm Where: Reservoir Leisure Centre, Reservoir Book your Free Bike Check.
Darebin's Free Monthly Bike Check Program is proudly supported by the Community Road Safety Grants Program (Department of Transport).
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Darebin's Free Monthly Bike Checks provide a fun learning opportunity for riders of all ages. Friendly bike mechanics will do a 20-minute safety check of your bike, talking through what they are doing and giving you tips to look after your bike. They’ll make minor adjustments and repairs, and recommendations for further work if necessary. When: Saturday September 21 and Saturday October 19, 12.30-3.30pm Where: WeCycle Bike Hub, Batman Park, Northcote When: Sunday September 22 and Sunday October 27, 12.30-3.30pm Where: Reservoir Leisure Centre, Reservoir Book your Free Bike Check.
Darebin's Free Monthly Bike Check Program is proudly supported by the Community Road Safety Grants Program (Department of Transport).
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Balance and Bikes at the Wetlands |
Balance and Bikes at the Wetlands |
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The crew from Darebin's Keon Park Children's Hub invite young families to join them for a spin at Dole Reserve Wetlands this spring. This one's perfect for young riders needing a bit of guidance and balance bike enthusiasts seeking motivation! Trainers from Learn to Ride Australia will guide your child through a mix of playful balance games, practical riding techniques, and practice around the scenic wetlands. When: Tuesday 24 September, 9.30am - 2.5 to 5 years, 10.30am - 5 to 8 years Where: Dole Reserve Wetland, behind Keon Park Children’s Hub, 1–7 Dole Avenue, Reservoir Cost: Free, registration is essential Register for Balance and Bikes at the Wetlands. |
The crew from Darebin's Keon Park Children's Hub invite young families to join them for a spin at Dole Reserve Wetlands this spring. This one's perfect for young riders needing a bit of guidance and balance bike enthusiasts seeking motivation! Trainers from Learn to Ride Australia will guide your child through a mix of playful balance games, practical riding techniques, and practice around the scenic wetlands. When: Tuesday 24 September, 9.30am - 2.5 to 5 years, 10.30am - 5 to 8 years Where: Dole Reserve Wetland, behind Keon Park Children’s Hub, 1–7 Dole Avenue, Reservoir Cost: Free, registration is essential Register for Balance and Bikes at the Wetlands. |
Bikes to Work holiday intensive |
Bikes to Work holiday intensive |
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Jika Jika Community Centre's Bikes to Work program provides a fun opportunity for young people (14–19 years) to learn real world bike mechanic skills and workplace practices from a qualified bike mechanic and youth worker.
The two-day intensive school holiday program is ideal for young people who are interested in bikes or working as a bike mechanic. Participants will learn basic workshop skills and receive a $50 voucher, plus a reference to give to potential employers. When: Thursday 29 September and Friday 30 September, 9.30am–5pm Where: Jika in the Park, 2 East Street, Northcote Cost: Free, registration is essential
Register for Bikes to Work holiday intensive.
For more information email office@jikajika.org.au or call 03 9482 5100. |
Jika Jika Community Centre's Bikes to Work program provides a fun opportunity for young people (14–19 years) to learn real world bike mechanic skills and workplace practices from a qualified bike mechanic and youth worker.
The two-day intensive school holiday program is ideal for young people who are interested in bikes or working as a bike mechanic. Participants will learn basic workshop skills and receive a $50 voucher, plus a reference to give to potential employers. When: Thursday 29 September and Friday 30 September, 9.30am–5pm Where: Jika in the Park, 2 East Street, Northcote Cost: Free, registration is essential
Register for Bikes to Work holiday intensive.
For more information email office@jikajika.org.au or call 03 9482 5100. |
Darebin Bicycle User Group intro ride |
Darebin Bicycle User Group intro ride |
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Darebin BUG (Bicycle User Group) is one of Melbourne’s most active social riding groups with weekly rides departing Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays for riders with a range of abilities.
For this introductory ride, meet members of Darebin BUG in Northcote and ride with the group to Bundoora Park Cafe. You’ll enjoy a FREE hot beverage and muffin courtesy of Darebin Council. Ride on to Coburg Lake (BYO lunch) or return to Northcote. When: Tuesday 8 October, 9.30am–1.30pm Where: Start/finish at Jika Jika Community Centre, Northcote, riding to Bundoora Park Cafe Distance: 30km return or 40km including Coburg Lake Cost: Free, including morning tea For more information see the BUG website. Book via the BUG contact page or by calling 03 8470 8683. |
Darebin BUG (Bicycle User Group) is one of Melbourne’s most active social riding groups with weekly rides departing Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays for riders with a range of abilities.
For this introductory ride, meet members of Darebin BUG in Northcote and ride with the group to Bundoora Park Cafe. You’ll enjoy a FREE hot beverage and muffin courtesy of Darebin Council. Ride on to Coburg Lake (BYO lunch) or return to Northcote. When: Tuesday 8 October, 9.30am–1.30pm Where: Start/finish at Jika Jika Community Centre, Northcote, riding to Bundoora Park Cafe Distance: 30km return or 40km including Coburg Lake Cost: Free, including morning tea For more information see the BUG website. Book via the BUG contact page or by calling 03 8470 8683. |
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Bike track training sessions |
Bike track training sessions |
Learn track riding with qualified coaches at Preston Cycling Club's Saturday track training sessions. Everyone is welcome to come and try a track bike with supervision - or just to watch! When: Every Saturday, Introduction 9.30-10.30am (novices, 5 years and above), Intermediate 10-11.30am (juniors and seniors, 12 years and above) Where: TW Andrews Reserve Velodrome, Reservoir Cost: All sessions rely on a gold coin donation. Contact info@prestoncyclingclub.com for more information. |
Learn track riding with qualified coaches at Preston Cycling Club's Saturday track training sessions. Everyone is welcome to come and try a track bike with supervision - or just to watch! When: Every Saturday, Introduction 9.30-10.30am (novices, 5 years and above), Intermediate 10-11.30am (juniors and seniors, 12 years and above) Where: TW Andrews Reserve Velodrome, Reservoir Cost: All sessions rely on a gold coin donation. Contact info@prestoncyclingclub.com for more information. |
School holidays Come and Try Track |
School holidays Come and Try Track |
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AusCycling's Come and Try Track program is back these school holidays at DISC Velodrome in Thornbury. Experienced instructors will guide your child through their first track ride or further develop the track skills they have built in the past. AusCycling provides bikes and helmets. When: 25 September or 2 October, 9.30-11.30am Where: DISC Velodrome, 281 Darebin Road, Thornbury Cost: $30 Find out more and register for Come and Try Track. |
AusCycling's Come and Try Track program is back these school holidays at DISC Velodrome in Thornbury. Experienced instructors will guide your child through their first track ride or further develop the track skills they have built in the past. AusCycling provides bikes and helmets. When: 25 September or 2 October, 9.30-11.30am Where: DISC Velodrome, 281 Darebin Road, Thornbury Cost: $30 Find out more and register for Come and Try Track. |
Learn to Ride with AusBike |
Learn to Ride with AusBike |
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Get ready for Ride2Work Day |
Get ready for Ride2Work Day |
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Our mailing address is:
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Copyright © 2024 Darebin City Council, All rights reserved.
Our mailing address is:
274 Gower Street, Preston VIC 3072 |
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