Rave Ride Challenge and Cycling Safety in Brunswick

Barkly Square has joined forces with Bicycle Network to deliver RIDE: a cycling safety event, Sunday 29 April 10 – 3.30pm.

Hosted in its outdoor laneway precinct, the event aims to raise awareness and funds for cycling safety, with donations going to The Amy Gillet Foundation.

Bodhi and Ride will be bringing their club style spin classes into this very public forum, with all day spin classes and a huge challenge set. Over the day, riders will be challenged to reach 413km (collectively). Each kilometre representing the 413 serious bike accidents that take place per year (TAC 2012).

Bicycle Network spokesperson Anthea Hargreaves said Bicycle Network will be on hand to deliver workshops on that the bike safety. The sessions will help to build confidence among people who are keen to start riding a bike.

'So many people want to ride a bike, but can be unsure about how and where to start"

'We'll be there to help people learn basic bike maintenance and build riding skills and confidence so that all children, students and adults in Brunswick can forget about the car and start riding to school, work or the shops," Hargreaves said.

With a presence from TAC, a bike valet, kids' workshops from Cycle Style, giveaways and prizes going to the loudest lycra, the cycling safety event has something for everyone.

To book a ride or find our more please visit barklysquare.com.au