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FREE Cycling in the City Course
Next course: TBA, reservations essential
Testimonials
"Really enjoyed the course. The instructors were very knowledgeable and articulate. I learnt a lot and am now much more confident in commuting to work. I would recommend any rider to take this course before commuting to work."
"This course should be a prerequisite for any bike rider."
Course outline
Cycling in the City is a free course available to any adult who is not a beginner. The course teaches low risk and courteous riding and is designed for people who can already ride but want the confidence to ride on city streets.
This is a new course that has been specifically tailored for the North Sydney community. After a briefing and a few practice drills away from traffic, you will be taken on a tour around Crows Nest using flat roads with low to moderate traffic, where you will learn how best to negotiate different types of intersection and how to anticipate and avoid potential traffic hazards.
Bookings
Numbers are limited so bookings are essential please email Chris Standen or phone 9936 8247.
Course details
Course duration: Approximately 4 hours including breaks.
Course size: Maximum 10 people per course.
Course instructors: 2 certified cycling instructors.
Wet weather: Courses will run in all but extreme weather conditions. In the event of extreme weather, course participants need to call a mobile number to find out if the course is proceeding on that day or not. The mobile number is provided in the confirmation email sent to participants once they are booked in to the course.
Course structure
- Theory and safety briefing.
- An initial check and practice of basic cycling skills (conducted in a park away from traffic).
- Cycling on quiet roads to learn what to do in low to moderate traffic.
- Learning different cycling drills on a variety of roads - the instructor will demonstrate the various drills first and then course participants will practice them.
Location
The Cycling in The City starts and finished at the St Leonards Park netball courts in North Sydney. The netball courts are located in the southeast corner of the park, near Ridge St. View St Leonards Park Netball Courts in a larger Google map.
View St Leonards Park Netball Courts in a larger map
Transport
Bike: Plan your route using the 
Northern Sydney Cycling Map (4.2MB).
Train: The closest train station is North Sydney. Visit the CityRail website or call 131 500 to plan your trip. Bicycles can be taken on trains for free on weekends.
Parking: There is unrestricted car parking on Ridge St, close to the netball courts.
You will need to bring
- A roadworthy bicycle (or electric-assist bicycle rated up to 200W).
- A correctly fitting Australian Standard 2063 compliant helmet.
- Something to eat and drink.
- Sun protection.
Other courses: Bike North runs other regular Essential Skills and Safe Commuting courses. Visit the Bike North website for more information.
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FREE Bicycle Maintenance Course
Next courses:
Saturday 16 June, 10am - 1.30pm at North Sydney Community Centre. Add to 
Sunday 9 September, 10am - 1.30pm at North Sydney Community Centre. Add to
Course outline
Ever wanted to know how to fix a puncture or adjust brakes and gears? Kids nagging at you to fix their bikes? This free workshop will help you master basic repairs and do your own general maintenance. Repairing and maintaining your bike is so easy once you know how, and can save you time and money. Children welcome with a parent (make it a fun parent-child activity!).
Level I covers cleaning & lubrication, puncture repair, and adjustment of gears and brakes.
Level II covers more advanced tasks.
Bookings
You can book online on the North Sydney Community Centre website, numbers are limited so bookings are essential. For information contact NSCC on 9922 2299.
Location
Courses are run at two locations:
Transport
Bike: Plan your route using the Northern Sydney Cycling Map (4.2MB).
Train: Bicycles can be taken on CityRail trains for free during weekends. The closest station to the North Sydney Community Centre is North Sydney. The closest station to the Coal Loader Sustainability Centre is Waverton. Visit the CityRail website or call 131 500 to plan your trip.
Parking: For the North Sydney Community Centre there is free weekend parking in the Ridge St car park. Parking is limited near the Coal Loader Sustainability Centre.
Disability Access: Wheelchair and pram access for the North Sydney Community Centre is via the laneway off McLaren St (enter from North Sydney Council Chambers car park). The Coal Loader Sustainability Centre is fully accessible.
Suggested items to bring
- A bicycle.
- Any bike tools that you may have.
- Latex gloves, a clean rag.
- Refreshments.
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