Addventageous

If you’re feeling nervous about joining a ride… you’re not alone 💛
In fact, most women who come along tell us they felt exactly the same.

Here’s what we want you to know:

🌱 Nervous means you care
It doesn’t mean you’re not ready — it means you’re doing something new.

🚲 You won’t be the only beginner
There’s always someone on their first ride, first lesson, or first time back after years.

⏸️ You’re allowed to go slow
You can walk your bike, stop often, or just watch and listen. Participation looks different for everyone.

👂 We listen first
Our ride leaders check in, explain what’s happening, and adapt to the group — not the other way around.

🤍 There’s no pressure to be “good”
This isn’t a performance. No one is timing you. No one is judging your skills.

✨ Confidence grows by showing up
Most women finish their first ride saying:
“I’m so glad I came.”

💬 You don’t need to feel confident before you arrive —
That’s what Her Cycling Connections is here for.

📅 March rides & free lessons now open
🚲 Monthly social rides: first Monday of each month

If this post made you exhale a little… you’re ready 💛
👉 Come ride with us.

Bikes. Brekkie. Confidence.
Not everyone wants group rides—so we support 1:1, meeting riders where they’re at.
Need a local ride buddy? Message us.

Love seeing this Outdoors-aligned momentum from Parramatta River Catchment Group (PRCG) — Rights of Nature, embedding First Nations knowledge, stewardship, and climate resilience — is exactly the kind of priority that strengthens how we experience the outdoors, close to home.
🚲 We’re taking this into action through our “Our Living River” bike rides — follow us for the next ride date + come be part of the stewardship on the ground.

Lunar New Year Active Transport Night Ride (18+)

Swap the car trip for a guided ride. Join us for a confidence-building active transport night ride from Carlingford Light Rail to Boronia Park, Epping — designed to support mode shift by helping adults build practical skills for everyday riding: low-traffic road positioning, shared-path etiquette, and navigation between key connections.

Event we’re attending: Lunar New Year in Epping (FREE entry) (cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au)
Date: Saturday 21 February
Festival time: 4:00–9:00pm (cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au)

Ride schedule (guided)

5:15pm – Meet + bike / light check at Carlingford Light Rail
Lunar New Year Active Transport Night Ride (18+)
Swap the car trip for a guided ride. Join us for a confidence-building active transport night ride from Carlingford Light Rail to Boronia Park, Epping — designed to support mode shift by helping adults build practical skills for everyday riding: low-traffic road positioning, shared-path etiquette, and navigation between key connections.
Event we’re attending: Lunar New Year in Epping (FREE entry) (cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au)
Date: Saturday 21 February
Festival time: 4:00–9:00 pm (cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au)
Ride schedule (guided)
5:15 pm – Meet + bike / light check at Carlingford Light Rail
5:30 pm – Roll out (guided group ride)
6:30 pm – Arrive at Boronia Park, bikes parked + supervised
7:30 pm – Return ride departs Boronia Park
8:30 pm – Arrive back at Carlingford Light Rail

Skills focus (mode shift)
This ride is purpose-built for adults who want to:
build confidence riding near roads in a low-traffic environment
learn how to connect shared paths safely and smoothly
Practice real-world active transport behaviours: scanning, signalling, positioning, and group riding awareness

What’s on at Boronia Park
High-Pole Lion Dancers, God of Wealth, firecrackers, cultural performances, food demos and workshops. (cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au)

Who can join
✅ Adults 18+ only
Bring a helmet (required), working front + rear lights, water, and closed shoes.
Parramatta Light Rail and bikes: Bikes are accommodated on Parramatta Light Rail (bike storage racks). (transportnsw.info)

https://wix.to/SjMx4S9

🌿🚲 Midweek Reminder: Our Living River Rides — this Friday! 🚲🌿

It’s almost time to roll into the weekend along the Parramatta River with two ride options.

📅 When: This Friday (First Friday of the month)

🕔 5:00pm — Family Ride (All ages)

Easy pace, short distance, plenty of stops — perfect for kids, beginners, and a relaxed end-of-week ride.

🕡 6:30pm — Adults Ride (18+)

A social evening ride with sunset vibes and a chance to explore further along the river.

✅ Bookings are a must (limited spots)
💡 Lights required (front + rear)
🪖 Helmet, working bike + water recommended

☀️✨ Summer vibe welcome!
Safe decorations encouraged: tinsel, fairy lights, bright colours, and flower garlands (keep them secure and away from wheels).

https://www.addventageous.com/bookings

Our Living River Parramatta Bike Tours

🚲 Learn to Ride (Group) — starts Sat 7 Feb, 9:30am
A supportive 3-week program to help you feel steady, safe, and confident.
✅ Beginners welcome
✅ “Haven’t ridden in years” welcome
Spots are limited — have you booked in? Send us a DM if you have any questions first.

February - Ride Ready Beginners Group | Addventageous Ready to ride the cycleways with confidence and a smile? Our RideReady Learning Series provides comprehensive cycling instruction tailored to your needs. We focus on safety, skill-building, and the pure joy of riding, with patient instructors and flexible options that'll have you exploring at your o...

Ready to feel confident on two wheels? 🚲✨
Our Learn to Ride group program kicks off this Saturday, 7 Feb at 9:30am (3 weeks).
Perfect if you’re starting from scratch or getting back on after years.
Have you booked in yet?

February - Ride Ready Beginners Group | Addventageous Ready to ride the cycleways with confidence and a smile? Our RideReady Learning Series provides comprehensive cycling instruction tailored to your needs. We focus on safety, skill-building, and the pure joy of riding, with patient instructors and flexible options that'll have you exploring at your o...

🌿🚲 Our Living River Rides are BACK — First Friday of every month! 🚲🌿
A fun, relaxed way to roll into the weekend along the Parramatta River — with two time slots to suit families and adults.

📅 When: First Friday of every month

🕔 5:00pm — Family Ride (All ages)

Easy pace, short distance, plenty of stops. Perfect for kids, beginners, and anyone who loves a gentle roll and a nature-spotting moment.

🕡 6:30pm — Adults Ride (18+)

Evening vibes, sunset chasing, and a chance to explore further along the river at a confident, social pace.

✅ Bookings are a must (limited spots)
💡 Lights required for both rides (front + rear)
🪖 Helmet + working bike + water recommended

☀️✨ Summer vibe encouraged!
Add some fun: tinsel, fairy lights, bright colours, flower garlands, themed outfits (as long as it’s safe and doesn’t interfere with riding).

https://www.addventageous.com/bookings



Our Living River Parramatta Bike Tours

🚲 Feb Learn to Ride starts Sat 7 Feb | 9:30am
Have you booked in? Join our 3-week group program to build confidence riding a bike — whether you’re a beginner or it’s been years since you’ve ridden.
Booking link/details below

February - Ride Ready Beginners Group | Addventageous Ready to ride the cycleways with confidence and a smile? Our RideReady Learning Series provides comprehensive cycling instruction tailored to your needs. We focus on safety, skill-building, and the pure joy of riding, with patient instructors and flexible options that'll have you exploring at your o...

New article out: What if our kids' cycling infrastructure starts too late? Road safety tracks are brilliant — but many communities are missing the simplest piece: flat, calm beginner spaces where kids can learn balance and braking before “rules and roads.” This is an inclusion and equity issue for anxious and late learners, and it’s foundational for long-term active transport. Have a read and tell me — does your area have a true “Stage 1” learning space?

What if our “kids cycling infrastructure” starts too late? Why not design learning-to-ride as a progression — not a single asset? I spent today delivering children’s cycling skills sessions with a local council — and it left me with a question I can’t shake: What if the infrastructure we’re proud of starts too late? And why not design learning- to -ride as a progression, not a single asset? Across many council areas, I...

✨ Looking ahead to 2026 ✨

As we step into a new year, Addventageous Bike Community | Parramatta Bike Hub is proud to reaffirm our commitment to supporting a healthier, more connected Parramatta through cycling, walking and inclusive active transport.

In recent weeks, we’ve lodged our community-informed submission to Council, sharing what we hear every day from families, schools, seniors, women, CALD communities and everyday riders across the LGA. Our focus remains simple: making it easier for people of all ages and abilities to move confidently through their neighbourhoods and into the city.

🚲 What 2026 looks like for us:
• Building on the success of the Transformers eBike Project (87 EOIs, 42 participants across the LGA)
• Celebrating Ride to School with four local primary schools in March
• Continuing Her Cycling Connections with monthly lessons and social rides for women
• Reporting on our inaugural Kids Riding for Positive Mental Health school holiday program
• Welcoming back Adults Riding for Positive Mental Health from April
• Creating ongoing opportunities for the community voice to be heard through advisory panels with Council and Sydney Olympic Park

We’re excited about what’s ahead and grateful to work alongside our community, partners and local leaders to turn big ideas into everyday opportunities.

If you have feedback, ideas, or want to get involved in 2026 — we’d love to hear from you 💬

Here’s to another year of riding together 🚴‍♀️💙