BIKeSA : Preparing your ride

Preparing your ride

The Ride Guide is now available. Click Here to download.

In the coming months, Bike SA will provide women-only training and courses to prepare you for Gear Up Girl Challenge SA in November. We have also started a Bike Angels & Cherubs program to encourage more women riding by matching up beginner riders with more experienced riders. Read more on how to get support from a Bike Angel.

If you are looking for inspiration to get on your bike, read Tara's story,Ten Things Ive Learned From Cycling -a cycle-chic lady who knows how to roll in style, and reap the benefits of a daily bike ride.

Read tips on appropriate clothing
Read tips on cycling in traffic

Bike SA Courses for women

Bike SA does offer year-round courses and events to suit your needs. Try:

CYCLESAFE ONE-ON-ONE COACHING. CycleSafe One-on-One is a fantastic opportunity for individuals to receive tailored one-on-one practical bicycle skill development and safety training.

"My session with Mandi was great - it gave me exactly what I needed. I especially liked the detailed strategies Mandi offered about defensive riding. My skills and confidence for managing in traffic are much improved. When the bike paths closed during the Clipsal I was able to confidently negotiate the traffic on an alternate route." Mary, One-on-One Coaching student March 201

BIKE MAINTENANCE COURSES. If you're confident riding on the road, but are afraid to get stuck with mechanical problems on the way, try our bike maintenance courses. They will give you plenty of handy tips and tricks to make any mechanical break-down a no-brainer! Read more

SPECIAL OFFER FOR GEAR UP GIRLS: BASIC BIKE CARE 10AM -1PM, SUNDAY 13 NOVEMBER
Bike Maintenance course to give you knowledge to get your bike back onto the road or trail with extra confidence.
Cost: $45 (MEMBER) $50 (NON-MEMBER) Call 08 8168 9999 to register.

JOIN A RIDE GROUP and meet friends! Each year Bike SA organizes over 1,000 free rides as part of the comprehensive Rides Program. A quarterly produced Rides Program lists all rides, so you can easily find a group near you. Read more

"Last year I joined Bike SA which has provided many program for riders. Sometimes I join ride groups. Now I have a few friends as riders. Thank you for your help.... " Sakura on Facebook

Helpful reading material

For information on preparing for the day please take a look at the following docs:

SECRET WOMENS BUSINESS

BUNCH RIDING SKILLS