Safe City Cycling
Safe City Cycling takes place on Sun, 11 Oct 2026 at 10:00 am (GMT+11) at carpark at rear of Tighes Hill TAFE, in Newcastle, NSW, and runs until 1:00 pm. Entry is free; the listing is on Events.
About this event
An experienced trainer leads a free cycling class teaching safe riding techniques on city streets and paths. Participants learn defensive skills, road rules, and group riding strategies while maintaining their own space on the road.
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Cycling for transport means riding on bike paths and sometimes amongst traffic on city streets. This FREE class teaches invaluable skills for riding about town safely and with confidence, Led by experienced trainers on bike paths and quiet streets, you'll learn techniques that can transform your experience of city cycling. • planning your route, bike safety checks and set up • riding defensively, with confidence and predicability - maintaining your safe space on the road • road position - parked cars, lanes, intersections and roundabouts • group riding and shared paths • road rules for bike This class is for participants with basic bike riding skills, aged 13 and over. Under 18's must be accompanied by a responsible adult and be happy to maintain attention for three hours. If you are a beginner or rusty rider, please consider undertaking our Cycling Basics class first. Dates will be scheduled in 2026. What to bring? Your bike (street-legal e-bikes are welcome), helmet, suitable riding clothes, sunscreen and water. Light refreshments will be provided. This class is undertaken in public areas and toilets may be a short ride away, so we recommend a toilet break before you arrive. Registration is essential.
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Details
- When
- Sun, 11 Oct 2026 · 10:00 am (GMT+11) · until 1:00 pm
- Where
- carpark at rear of Tighes Hill TAFE,
- Address
- corner of Chinchen St & Linden St, Islington NSW 2296, Australia
- Price
- Free
Questions
- When is Safe City Cycling?
- Sun, 11 Oct 2026 at 10:00 am GMT+11.
- How much are tickets for Safe City Cycling?
- Entry is free.
- Where is Safe City Cycling?
- carpark at rear of Tighes Hill TAFE,, corner of Chinchen St & Linden St, Islington NSW 2296, Australia, Newcastle, NSW.
- Where can I buy tickets for Safe City Cycling?
- Tickets are sold on Events. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.
- What time does Safe City Cycling end?
- It runs until 1:00 pm.
