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When you need to do this
Our Bike Buddies program is designed to give you a riding confidence boost. It pairs you with a qualified instructor from BikeWise for a guided ride or cycling skills session.
Before you start
Bike Buddies takes you on a cycling course with an instructor.
It’s available to people who live, work or study in the City of Sydney’s area. BikeWise will let you know if the course is suitable for you.
It’s available to people who live, work or study in the City of Sydney’s local area.
The services are designed for adults but we can accommodate children aged 12 and older with the supervision of a guardian or 16 and older with written guardian approval.
You must bring your own working bike and helmet. If you need to borrow a bike, please ask us when booking.
Cycling skills
- Ideal for people who haven't ridden in a while or want to learn more skills to increase their riding confidence.
- Your instructor will teach you basic skills to help you find a more comfortable route, and ride smoothly and safely in the city. We can focus on a specific skill you’d like to develop.
- These sessions are great with 2 people – join with a friend or family member.
- Sessions take up to 2 hours.
What you need to do
- Complete the expression of interest form.
This doesn’t guarantee a place in a course. - BikeWise will call you to chat about your cycling experience and help match you with the right course – either Bike Buddies or one of our group sessions, Cycling in the City or Rusty Riders.
- Confirm your place and pay the $25 booking fee.
BikeWise will send you a payment link once your course is confirmed.
After you finish
Your instructor will arrange a time and place to meet you and check your bike before the session.
If something doesn’t go to plan
We’ll be in touch by phone or email in 2 to 3 working days.
