RIDES IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD
ONLY 40 MINS
A short, local, weekly ride exploring your neighbourhood
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
People of all ages and fitness levels are welcome. We share our local knowledge, riding experience and help build people’s confidence riding on a bike.
HEALTH & WELLBEING
Our leisurely rides are ideal for new or returning cyclists easing back into some exercise. We help people who are feeling isolated, anxious, alone or just wanting to start moving more.
SAFELY EXPLORE YOUR HOOD
Explore the back streets, parks, and discover local destinations and hidden gems. Each week we choose a different but safe route.
COFFEE & SOCIAL
Our focus is on creating a social and inclusive place for people who are coming to the rides alone or with a friend of family group.
MORE ABOUT THE RIDE
Kids
Children will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Arrive
If you can allow 10 -15 minutes before we depart to allow times to introduce ourselves and answer any questions you may have.
Bring
- Plenty of smiles
- Your bike (In good working condition)
- Helmet (mandatory and it’s the law)
- Lights (front & rear are advisable for added visibility)
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
Preparation
- Pump up the tyres
- Oil the chain
- Take your bike for a short ride to make sure everything is working
Clothing
Comfortable clothing and shoes (runners, recreational shoes etc) and a means to avoid long pants being caught in the chain.
Weather and updates
If it’s raining at 7:00am on the day of the ride or there are hazardous weather conditions, the ride will be cancelled.
Social coffee
Join us for a coffee after the ride.
If you can't make it
We have only 20 spots available to keep the group size small. We understand if things change and you cannot make it so please let us know via SMS or email so we can make your place available to others.
How to cancel or reschedule your Neighbourly Ride ticket
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BIKE SKILLS, HIRE AND PURCHASE
Bike skills workshop
Want to get around on a bike more but need a skills or confidence boost? These series of bike skills workshops will help you learn more about your bike and how to ride safely on streets and bike paths including:
- Women on Wheels (Run by a female instructor for women wanting to build their confidence.)
- Basic Bike Maintenance (For those wanting to learn how to look after their bike.)
- Back on the Bike – for new riders wanting to develop their bike handling skills.
- Urban Cycling Confidence (for those wanting to develop their on-road riding skills)
These workshops are held in Autumn (February, March & April) and in Spring (September, October & November) of every year.
To be added to their Bike Skills Workshop mailing list and be the first to know about their next round of workshops, email green.travel@darebin.vic.gov.au
To be added to their Bike Skills Workshop mailing list and be the first to know about their next round of workshops, email green.travel@darebin.vic.gov.au
Bike hire
Check out the following places that provide bikes for hire:
- Velo Cycles
- Melbourne Bike Share
- Freddy’s Bike Tours & Rentals
- Cycles Galleria
Preloved bikes to purchase
If your situation means that you cannot afford purchasing a new bike from one of the many supporting bike shops there are some great Not for Profit groups providing pre loved bikes:
- WeCycles
- Back2bikes