HAWKESBURY Council is hosting a free event on Sunday, September 23 for NSW Bike Week.
The event will take place at the South Windsor Family Centre, 6 Greenhills Way, South Windsor from 11am to 2pm.
The event will be accessible to all, with cycling specialists for children with any kind of ability to include AustCycle instructors and Freedom Wheels, who will provide free 45 minute sessions upon the hour for children and their carers.
Each carer-child team will learn how to improve their cycling and road safety skills.
Children and adults can bring their own helmet and bicycles or for those new to bicycle riding, there will be bicycles and equipment available to borrow free of charge.
NSW Bike Week runs from 22-30 September 2018, and is a NSW Government initiative that raises the profile of cycling as a healthy, easy, low cost and environmentally friendly transport option for short trips.
NSW Bike Week provides an opportunity for the community to participate in organised bicycle events in a safe and supported environment.
The key objectives of NSW Bike Week are to:
- Increase the use of local cycling infrastructure for transport and recreation
- Provide a safe and secure environment for new and less confident cyclists to improve their cycling skills
- Educate the community on the importance of road safety and the relevant road rules
- Promote cycling as a safe mode of transport for short trips.
For more information, contact Council at safety@hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au or call 4560 4498. For any enquiries on the day of the event, call 0401 710 540.