UPPER Hunter Shire Council are giving residents the chance to experience the region on two wheels with five free bike rides planned during September and October to coincide with NSW Bike Week.
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Sunday 22 September - 8.30am @ Bill Rose Sports Complex, Scone
Come along for a 45km social road ride from the Complex to Cressfield Stud, Parkville for coffee and cake, then return. This is a fully supported ride. There is no need to book for this ride, just turn up with your bike and helmet and register for free on the day.
Wednesday 25 and Friday 27 September - 10am @ Bill Rose Sports Complex, Scone
'Get back on your bike' with a ride around the Complex or along the cyclepath, with coffee afterwards. There is no need to book for this ride, just turn up with your bike and helmet and register for free on the day.
Monday 30 September - 10am to 11am @ Bill Rose Sports Complex, Scone (netball courts)
This event is for children in kindergarten to year 2. This workshop helps children graduate from using training wheels on their bikes. Bikes and helmets are provided. Parents/carers must accompany their children. Bookings are essential as places are limited - 6540 1100 or abalding@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au
Wednesday 2 October - 9.30am to 12.30pm @ Bill Rose Sports Complex, Scone (netball courts)
This event is for children in year 3 to year 6. This workshop is a bike safety workshop for children who can already ride without training wheels. Bikes and helmets are provided. Parents/carers must accompany their children for sign in purposes. Bookings are essential as places are limited - 6540 1100 or abalding@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au
These events are organised by Upper Hunter Shire Council and supported by Transport NSW for Bike Week 2019. For more information, visit https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/news-and-events/nsw-bike-week-2019
For more details on the events, call Upper Hunter Shire Council's Sports Participation Officer, Nicky Western on 6540 1100.