Improve Riding Skills
About this page
Most of us learned to ride a bike as a young child - it's one of those rites of passage for parents as well as kids. But there is always room for improvement, whether it's learning the road rules, learning to ride in a group, doing an emergency stop or maintaining your bike. And this applies whether you are 10, 15 or 50.
1. Train your Staff to deliver Bike Education
If your school is unable to offer Bike Ed to students because you don't have any Bike Ed trained teachers, don't despair! Ted and Maree at Wilcare Services train teachers in the accredited Bike Ed program.
2. Would you like to assist with Bike Ed?
Becoming a Bike Ed volunteer is a rewarding, satisfying and fun!
Accessible Bicycle Trailers
Are you running a Bicycle Education course at your school or having an in school bicycle event? Need extra Bikes for kids? Then this page is for you.
Bike Ed - it 's a great thing to do after school
A Frankston school has introduced Bike Ed as an activity for its after-school care program. It has proved to be very effective in improving the students' riding skills and in getting them active. It is an exciting and fun alternative to the usual range of activities schools offer after school.
Bike Ed - see how they do it
Bike Ed is a bicycle skills and road safety education program run by teachers who have trained as instructors. Each school has the same aim for their program - to get their students riding more skilfully and safely - but how they organise the course is an individual thing. Here are some images which demonstrate how three different schools manage Bike Ed.
Bike Ed Ahead!
At Big Hill Primary School, both students and enthusiastic teacher Gerard Tyndall ride with confidence due to an innovative road sign...
Bike Ed increases rider numbers
Kingsbury Primary School, Darebin, has increased the numbers of students riding with a ten week Bike Ed program.
Bike Ed volunteers in demand
Ride2School's volunteer Bike Ed assistants have had a busy term, making a difference in helping children in different locations across Victoria to ride more safely. But they're looking to help many more over the rest of the year.
Excellent Bike Ed Resource -
VicRoads new Bike Ed Challenge issued this year contains valuable summaries of the complete Bike Ed course.
Free Bike Ed training in the City of Port Phillip
Ride2School in conjunction with the City of Port Phillip, are offering free Bike Ed training to schools and to community members wanting to help Port Phillip schools deliver Bike Ed.
Teach your Child to Ride
This method also works for teenagers and adults. Get rid of the training wheels, take off the pedals, lower the seat and they'll be riding in no time!
The Wonderful World of Bike Ed!
There are a number of options available if delivering Bike Ed ‘in house’ is not an option.
Video Clips
Watch short instructional videos to help you to keep your bike in tip top shape and to improve your riding skills.
Want some help with your Bike Ed program?
Did you know that Ride2School has a group of volunteer Bike Ed assistants who are ready to help with Bike Ed classes at your school? They are enthusiastic, fully trained and available to help in schools in Melbourne and Geelong.
What is Bike Ed?
It is vital that students have the knowledge and skills that allow them to ride safely. Bike Ed is a program developed by Vic Roads that trains primary school students to become skilled, independent cyclists.
