Bike It Better

Banyule Council are looking for feedback on what would make the next stage of the Hurstbridge Rail Corridor Masterplan better for people riding their bikes?

Join the consultation on the Darebin to Ivanhoe link at the link in our comments. You can also join a guided ride exploring the route and possible interventions along the way!

Everyone knows that it's the squeaky wheel that gets the oil, but why is it squeaking, how much oil and where?

Join us for this women only, hands-on bike maintenance workshop where we'll be covering everything you need to know to keep your bicycle rolling, including how to fix a flat tyre, and when you need to call in the professionals!

https://events.humanitix.com/women-s-basic-bike-maintenance-class?

Click below to reserve your spot!

This course is commissioned by City of Boroondara and delivered by the professionals from Bike it Better.

Women's Basic Bike Maintenance Class A sociable and friendly workshop learning how to look after your bicycle, take care of the basics and identify when you need to find professional.

Interested in saving on fuel and using your bike for some shorter trips but worried about riding on the road?

We’ve got a couple of courses coming up that will help you confidently make the move from the shared path to the road. It's easier than you think!

Thanks to Banyule City Council this On Road Confidence session coming up at the end of May will give you the chance to practice;
- the skills that will make you feel in control while on your bike
- confidence negotiating different road situations in traffic
- working out the most comfortable route for you to get to where you want to be

Book Now! https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1423359

Looking for a basic bike maintenance workshop in Merri-bek? Check out the classes listed at Merri-bek Libraries and book your spot!

https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/bike-maintenance-workshops-4236343

Only one week until our final On Road Confidence workshop in Banyule!

Choose the morning session only if you would like to work on your skills in a traffic-free environment or book for the whole day if you want the opportunity to practice those skills with a friendly crew on local roads.

Imagine the money you'll save on petrol making some local trips by bike!

Banyule: On-road Bike Confidence: 2026 This 4.5 hour On-road Bike Confidence course is for adults who can ride confidently on shared paths and wish to start riding on the road. You...

There's only 2 spots left in this always popular Back on Your Bike session with Shire Council It's a great option for anyone wanting to practice their skills and build the confidence to start using their bike locally, plus you could make some new biking friends!

Back on Ya Bike Bike education session for over 55s. This low-cost course is designed for people new to or returning to cycling, and will be run by a highly qualified instructor and bike coach from Bike it Better Cycle Coaching.

Looking to expand your horizons on the bike? Ready to move from the bike path and onto your local roads? Already riding on the road but looking for tips and strategies for getting around with more confidence in traffic?

This workshop will develop your bike riding skills and knowledge enabling you to use your bike for transport to work, friends, shopping, and wherever else you'd like to be.

Just think of all the petrol you won't have to buy!

Includes an on-road riding component in light traffic.

This course is commissioned by Banyule City Council and delivered by the professionals from Bike it Better.

Banyule: On-road Bike Confidence: 2026 This 4.5 hour On-road Bike Confidence course is for adults who can ride confidently on shared paths and wish to start riding on the road. You...

We had a great morning recently providing a cycling confidence workshop for women over fifty as part of She Moves Stonnington week. She Moves Stonnington offered welcoming, supportive ways for women in Stonnington to get active, try something new and feel good. We might be biased but what better way to do that than on a bicycle!

Autumn is the perfect time to switch up your bike maintenance skills! Check out these FREE programs in Knox, where you can learn basic bike maintenance skills for either general bikes or MTB. Everyone welcome!

Find all the details and register here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1542446

Ageing well is about staying moving!

If its a while since you've been riding but you'd like to introduce more movement into your life then take a look at Nillumbik's Back on Ya Bike workshop!

Designed for people who don't use their bikes or haven't in a while this sociable day, with lunch included, will give you the confidence to start getting out and about on wheels and maybe even some new friends to do it with!

Take a look here for all the details and how to register. https://www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/Explore/Events-and-festivals/Events-calendar/Back-on-Ya-Bike