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Bowen PCYC holds free AustCycle courses for Whitsunday residents

2012-12-18

The Bowen PCYC in the Whitsundays helped a mother and her son get the confidence to ride on their own, running a free bike handling skills session for the pair.

Just Ride Cycles is transforming Lismore

2012-12-18

Just Ride Cycles has been keeping busy with AustCycle courses in Lismore, running a women’s only group that is learning to do hill climbs for the first tim...

Warrnambool looks toward 2013

2012-12-18

Warrnambool City Council is revelling in the success of its AustCycle programs and is already planning for 2013.

Cycling WA reaches out to kids

2012-12-18

Cycling WA has been busy teaching kids in Western Australia how to ride safely under their Be Active, Cycle Instead program.

Renew your 2013 AustCycle Membership

2012-12-18

Accredited Teachers, now is the time to renew your membership! Current accreditation expires at the end of December but don’t worry, you can renew easily o...

Cadel Evans Visits AustCycle clinic at Siemens

2012-12-17

On Sunday, 9 December Cycling Victoria ran an AustCycle clinic for approximately 140 children at the Siemens Christmas Party in Bayswater, with 2011 Tour de Fran...

After 30 years, Annie gets back on a bike

2012-12-17

Annie Denley from Mid-Western has gotten back on a bike for the first time in three decades and now plans to travel around WA with her bike in tow.

Ipswich residents Cycle Away

2012-12-17

AustCycle Teachers headed to Ipswich last month to deliver free cycle training to the community, where participants battled through heat and injury to improve th...

Spokesabout heads into Fraser Coast schools!

2012-12-17

Spokesabout has headed into schools in the Fraser Coast region, completing the first round of courses run under the Active Transport Program/FCRC.

Mountain bike classes a hit in Manjimup

2012-12-17

Manjimup took on the challenge of running an advanced Mountain Bike clinic last month and the women are now planning to enter a team in the Karri Cup, which is a...

Age proves to be no barrier when re-learning to ride a bike

2012-11-14

Macedon Ranges Shire Council and AustCycle are helping local residents improve their bike skills, giving one 60-year-old lady the confidence and desire to start ...

AustCycle participants set their sights on Amy's Ride SA

2012-10-26

In just ten days time Amy’s Ride SA will be on again, and this year a group of AustCycle participants from Onkaparinga will be using their new bike handlin...

Cycling Victoria launches new Breeze bike riding program for women

2012-10-18

Cycling Victoria is launching a new bike riding program designed to get more women involved in cycling, after discovering that only 15% of their current membersh...

Get back on your bike this spring!

2012-10-16

Spring has officially hit Sydney and Narrabeen residents are invited to bring their bikes and helmets down to Narrabeen North Public School on Sunday, 27 October...

Bike North heads to Newcastle for Bikefest

2012-10-12

Bikefest was held in Newcastle last weekend and AustCycle Provider Bike North was there to help people hone their cycling skills.

Ready, set, go – Children learn to cycle

2012-10-11

AustCycle and Cycling Australia have partnered with Play Valley Kids to develop two cycling books about the experience of learning to ride.

The Amy Gillett Foundation releases new Ride Rules

2012-10-10

The Amy Gillett Foundation has launched a new 'Ride Right' campaign in an attempt to reduce the incidence of cycling injuries and deaths.

No matter your age or skills, learning to ride IS possible

2012-10-08

Teaching bike skills to adults can be difficult because many believe they already have all the knowledge they need. But as accredited AustCycle Teacher Lee-Anne ...

Upcoming Mountain Bike Clinic!

2012-10-03

If you’re looking for the perfect activity to entertain the kids with this October, then look no further. AustCycle Provider Sydney Bike Skills is running ...

AustCycle is now on the Healthy Living Network!

2012-10-02

We just wanted to let you all know that AustCycle is now registered on the HealthyLiving Network website! This means that any AustCycle Provider who intends to d...

Stabilisers bring joy to Brisbane group

2012-10-02

Members of Queensland’s Sunshine Welfare and Remedial Association (SWARA) had the pleasure of receiving cycle training from AustCycle Provider Cycle Away.

A disability group in Cardinia shows AustCycle Teacher a different side of cycling

2012-10-02

AustCycle Teachers in Cardinia have been working with a community support group for adults with a disability to help get more people in the community active and ...

2012 NSW Bike Week

2012-10-02

Last weekend marked the beginning of NSW Bike Week and AustCycle Providers were out in full force to assist the community with bike safety and skills. To read...

HCI Cycle Training Kicks Off In The Shire of Kalamunda

2012-10-02

Cycling WA has been helping residents get active and back on their bikes in The Shire of Kalamunda.

AustCycle helmet promotion brings smiles to Okaparinga

2012-10-02

AustCycle Provider Ride-a-Bike Right has been busy getting local Okaparinga residents back on their bikes, running free programs for adults with a disability.

Auburn locals are eager to get back on their bikes

2012-10-02

Auburn residents have been jumping at the chance to learn new cycling skills at courses run by local AustCycle Provider Ian Watson Ride School.

Addventageous takes on Parramatta

2012-10-02

Kids and adults in the city of Parramatta have been making the most of free cycle training this September, gaining the confidence needed to get back on their bik...

AustCycle headed to Guyra

2012-10-02

AustCycle recently headed to Guyra to run a Level 1 Teacher Accreditation Program, meaning six more people are now on their way to being accredited AustCycle Tea...

AustCycle Provider helps Bicycle Courier Riders stay safe

2012-09-20

Being an accredited AustCycle Provider opens up a range of opportunities. One day you might be teaching an adult to ride a bike for the very first time, and the ...

Shepparton father of Olympian gets back on a bike with AustCycle

2012-09-10

Residents across Greater Shepparton had the chance to get back on their bikes and learn new cycling skills last month. The free AustCycle training courses were r...

Logan PCYC is helping women get back on bikes

2012-09-07

AustCycle and Logan PCYC are helping women get healthy and back on bikes through learn-to-ride programs funded under the Healthy Communities Initiative (HCI).

Guyra Teaching Course Available!

2012-09-06

National cycle training organisation AustCycle is coming to Guyra to turn residents into accredited cycle Teachers.

Spokesabout gets the Fraser Coast community back on their bikes!

2012-09-03

AustCycle Provider Spokesabout has been helping Fraser Coast residents get healthy and fit through learn to ride cycling programs.

Liverpool Hospital encourages staff to cycle to work rather than drive

2012-08-23

To encourage its staff to cycle to work, Liverpool Hospital in partnership with AustCycle and the Office of Environment and Heritage, will be running free cyclin...

Another successful ATAP course runs in Melbourne

2012-08-14

Sixteen people are now on their way to becoming accredited AustCycle Teachers after completing the Level 1 AustCycle Teacher Accreditation Program (ATAP) course ...

AustCycle helps migrants and refugees get back on their bikes

2012-08-03

AustCycle training courses are helping migrants and refugees learn bike handling skills in the South Morang area.

AUGUST 2012 ATAP COURSE SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

2012-08-02

Learning to cycle can take you anywhere

2012-08-01

Twelve months ago Maria Strong couldn’t ride a bike. Now, the Melbournian is training for the Australian Paratriathlon National Championships, held in Sydn...

'A Metre Matters' campaign proves powerful in Gosford

2012-07-31

Gosford City Council has been busy tackling road safety in its community, launching the new ‘A Metre Matters’ Campaign.

Spokesabout Delivers AustCycle Training To Schools

2012-07-27

Spokesabout, one of AustCycles newest Providers, will be delivering AustCycle 'Bike Handling Skills' training to three primary schools in the Fraser Coast region...

5 Tips For Cycling Safely in Winter

2012-07-25

It's raining in Sydney today and the weather doesn't look set to change. But don't let the rain deter you from cycling, here are our five tips to help you cycle ...

Ride-a-Bike Right Gets Kids Off Training Wheels

2012-07-25

Ride-a-Bike Right has been very busy of late, delivering AustCycle courses to adults in the Playford community, bringing bike handling skills to primary schools ...

AustCycle Appoints New Communications and Media Coordinator

2012-07-23

AustCycle has recently appointed Claire Brinkley to new role of Communications and Media Coordinator.

AustCycle Teacher Wins Trip To London After Teaching Her Son To Ride

2012-07-23

The son of one of AustCycle’s recently accredited Teachers has won himself, and his mother, a trip to watch the Olympics in London, simply by telling the s...

Trek Bike Winners Announced!

2012-07-19

Two lucky children will be taking home new Trek MT 220 bikes after winning the AustCycle competition that was run at the Bike & Lifestyle Show in Sydney last...

Bike & Lifestyle Show Success!

2012-07-19

The second annual Bike & Lifestyle Show was held in Sydney over the weekend and was a great success for AustCycle.

Sydney's Bike & Lifestyle Show

2012-07-05

The Bike & Lifestyle Show is returning to Sydney on the 13th July. The event offers a little bit of everything for the entire cycling community.