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November 9, 2026

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Cycling workshops are coming to Lennox and Ballina. Photo supplied.

Ballina Shire Council will be running two free bike safety workshops during the school holidays on Wednesday 2 October and Wednesday 9 October 2024.

Whether you are an experienced rider and mechanic or new to cycling, come along and have your bike checked over by experts, get some great tips and have your questions answered.

The workshops will provide:

  • Bike safety checks (no repairs completed onsite and no parts supplied).
  • Basic bike maintenance tips and advice.
  • Helmet fitting.
  • Laws and etiquette for riding on roads, shared paths and rail trails.
  • E-bike rules and.
  • Safety for riding with children.

Registration

If you would like to attend, please register for one of the following sessions:

Cycling workshops are coming to Lennox and Ballina. Photo supplied.

Wednesday 2 October 2024: Lennox Head Cultural Centre, 9.30am to 11.30am at Meeting Rooms 1,2 & 3 – 1 Mackney Lane, Lennox Head. Register at: https://events.humanitix.com/bike-safety-workshop-lennox-head

Wednesday 9 October 2024: Richmond Room, Ballina, 9.30am to 11.30am, 5 Regatta Avenue, Ballina. Register at: https://events.humanitix.com/bike-safety-workshop-ballina

Each session is limited to 30 individual places and will go for approximately two hours. Bring your own bike, along with your safety questions!

For more information please contact Helen Carpenter, Road Safety Officer, on 1300 864 444 or email [email protected].



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