Bike programs
Seasonal bike skills programs and regular bike check events for new, returning and regular riders and learn more about e-bikes.
Visit our events page for upcoming bike-related events.
Bike skills workshops - book now
Do you already know how to ride a bike, but need a skills or confidence boost? Or perhaps you'd like to learn some practical skills to keep your bike in top shape.
Our low cost, small group workshops are the perfect opportunity to meet other local bike riders and learn new skills.
Urban Cycling Confidence
Urban Cycling Confidence is fun, friendly and social. Come along, meet other local bike riders and learn the practical skills you need to start riding on the road safely and with confidence.
- Book now for Sunday 19 May 10am—2pm at La Trobe University Tennis Courts
- Join the waitlist for Saturday 23 March 10am—2pm at La Trobe University Tennis Courts
This session is run in partnership with Banyule City Council.
Basic Bike Maintenance
Get to know your bike better with hands on experience keeping your bike in perfect condition.
Join us for one of our popular Basic Bike Maintenance workshops at Reservoir Leisure Centre this Autumn. Bring your own bike to learn practical skills to keep your bike in top condition – you’ll leave ready to fix a puncture, take care of your chain and much more!
- Book now for Sunday 10 March 2024 at 1—4pm at the Reservoir Leisure Centre
- Book now for Saturday 20 April at 1-4pm at the Reservoir Leisure Centre
- Book now for Sunday 21 April at 1-4pm at the Reservoir Leisure Centre
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Bike Riding Hacks
- How to choose the right bike for your needs
- Tips for carrying things (like books or shopping)
- Clever tools for planning your journey
- What to wear for wet weather riding
- How to discourage bike thieves
- Where to get a good deal on a second-hand bike
- Register now to go in the draw for a set of Knog bike lights!*
*prize draw open to attendees only
Book now for Wednesday 20 March 2.30-3.30pm at The Agora, La Trobe University
Free monthly bike checks
Our free monthly bike checks at Reservoir Leisure Centre and WeCycle Bike Hub in Northcote are the perfect opportunity to show your bike some love.
Whether you've just bought a second-hand bike, you're taking your bike out of the shed for the first time in a while, or you just want to learn more about your bike, our friendly bike mechanics are here to help.
Find out more and book in for a bike check at Reservoir or Northcote.
E-bike Q and A podcast
Wondering if e-bikes could suit your lifestyle, but unsure where to start? At our recent e-bike Q and A at Preston Library, we put the big questions to a panel of experts:
- How affordable are e-bikes?
- What options are there for carrying kids, shopping and pets?
- Could I convert my existing bike?
- How do you charge an e-bike and how far can you go?
- Isn’t it cheating to use an e-bike?
You can tune into this electric discussion at 3CR’s YarraBUG Radio show. The 3-part podcast series ‘Darebin Loves E-bikes’ is available now.
Listen to the Darebin Loves e-bikes podcast
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