Bike maintenance workshop for female-identifying & non-binary people

This 2 1/2 hour workshop is an interactive, hands-on bike maintenance experience.

It includes demonstration and explanation of bicycle maintenance essentials, and opportunities for participants to practice on their own bikes.

For 13 year-olds and upwards. Teenagers need to be accompanied by an adult.

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We know that women and non-binary people are underrepresented and often face unique barriers when it comes to bike riding in our community.

Recent research in Melbourne has highlighted many of the barriers women face, with knowledge and confidence in bike maintenance skills one of the key concerns.

These sessions aim to upskill Merri-bek women and non-binary people in basic bike maintenance to help address some of these concerns and create an inclusive environment to empower more women to ride.

Last year we upskilled 67 women and gender diverse participants through these workshops. 96% said they felt the workshop increased their abilities and confidence, 72% said that the workshop being for women & gender diverse participants encouraged them to sign up, and 77% said they’re likely to ride more often after the session.

This course is commissioned by Merri-Bek City Council and delivered by Bike it Better.

Who is this session suitable for? Any women, non-binary, trans and gender-diverse people interested in learning to maintain and perform basic repairs and safety checks on their bike or their kids' bikes. Participants must live, work or study in Merri-bek.

Contact

Merri-bek city libraries
Merri-bek city libraries, Merri-bek city libraries
Phone: 9353 4000
Email: libraryevents@merri-bek.vic.gov.au