Commute by Bike
If you want to learn to Commute by Bike in Sydney, then this course of 2 classes is for you.
Commute by bicycle instead of the car. Save time, money and the environment. This course will teach you the skills to ride on the road confidently. You will learn how to choose safe roads to commute to work, to shop or to visit friends and family. You will learn how to do a quick maintenance check and to change a puncture. On day two, participate in a 12km road ride with coffee stop.
Agenda
During this course the intention is that the following topics will be covered, but not necessarily in the order given. Due to the flexible nature of Adult Education classes, parts of the curriculum may be adapted to suit the needs of the class.
Day 1:
- How to check your bike
- Know the road rules
- Identify road hazards
- Correct braking precision & emergency
- Manoeuvring and tight turns
- Riding through narrow entrances
- Riding with one hand
- Short 5K road ride
Day 2:
- Identify safe route
- Gearing & correct pedal speed
- Fix a puncture
- 12K road ride with coffee stop
- correct hill climbing technique
- Information re cycle groups & activities
- How to maintain your bike
Objectives
The intended Learning Outcomes for this course are as follows.
By the end of the course the student will be able to:
- Choose a safe and appropriate cycle route using a street directory and information from the course
- Be able to check that the bike is safe and be able to do basic maintenance on the bike
- Identify road hazards
- Have the skills to ride on the road safely
- Know how to join an appropriate cycle group for support and more learning
Other Information
Meet outside the new brick Cares Building. Drive or cycle into the car park at Sydney Park opposite the Mitchell St/Sydney Park Rd intersection. Walk in the direction of King St towards the mini traffic course and onto the shaded concrete area next to the Cares Building.
** If in doubt about inclement weather ring Tanya on 0419 2 179 74, 1–2 hours before the class starts.
Students need to bring the following:
- A completed Physical Activity Readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q) see note below
- A roadworthy bicycle with gears
- Helmet
- Sports shoes or cycling shoes not sandals or thongs
- Water bottle and water bottle holder on the bike
- Street directory with highlighter (Session 2)
- Any cycle tools or puncture repair kit that you may have
- Pump (if owned)
Students will be advised on what tools and puncture repair equipment they will need to buy if they start cycling regularly.
Please note: It is the mission of Sydney Community College to provide quality, accessible education and training. Our commitment to improve the quality of all courses we offer is on going. This extends to ensuring that safety of all our students and we therefore require you to complete the following Physical Activity Readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q). If you enrol by phone a PAR-Q will be sent with your enrolment confirmation. If you enrol on-line please download a PAR-Q form from the ‘more’ section (under forms) on the home page.
All sport/recreation classes are active and therefore you must bring to the attention of the tutor, any physical or health-related impairment that may affect your safety.
PLS NOTE: All classes need a minimum number of students to go ahead. If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled and you will be informed. ***Please be aware that you maybe be informed of a cancellation &/or change via SMS or E-mail.
For all courses involving physical activity you must arrive by the published course commencement time or the tutor may refuse to admit you into the session. The agenda for many courses involving physical activity starts with an OH&S briefing and/or a warn up and to miss either may create a hazard to you which might exclude you from participation for the session.
