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Cycling Skills: Information for Riders

A Handbook for Bicycle Riders (Australia)

06th Sep 2012

In 2009 the NSW Government published A handbook for bicycle riders. The handbook includes tips on road safety, bicycle maintenance, road rules and the legal aspects of riding a bicycle.

New Zealand Code for Cyclists

20th Jan 2011

The New Zealand code for cyclists is a user-friendly guide to New Zealand’s traffic law and safe driving practices published by the NZ Transport Agency. The code is regularly updated and includes information about cycling skills, road use, and equipment.

Tips for Teaching / Learning to Bicycle (International)

16th Sep 2010

This page provides simple step-by-step tips for teaching a child or adult how to ride a bicycle.

Children as Passengers on Bicycles (International)

16th Sep 2010

This page from the International Bicycle Fund considers various methods of carrying children as bicycle passengers and the appropriate stage in development to become a passenger.

Tips For Beginners (Australia)

16th Sep 2010

Bicycle Network Victoria offers this page with links to articles containing tips for beginners about various skills including using gears and riding in traffic.

Children and Bike Riding (Australia)

16th Sep 2010

This two-page document prepared by the Cycling Promotion Fund provides information for parents about children and bicycles. Being able to ride a bicycle is a developmental milestone in the life of a child.  

Skill Up - Improving Riding Techniques (Australia)

16th Sep 2010

Bicycle Network Victoria provides this page of links to articles offering tips for improving riding techniques and skills.

Cycling Safety Tips Videos (Australia)

16th Sep 2010

The Cycling Promotion Fund, the Amy Gillett Foundation and Digicast have produced four great video clips with tips on how to avoid common risks when cycling in traffic.

VicRoads - Bicycle Information (Australia)

16th Sep 2010

This page provides an overview (with links to details) of the road rules applicable to bicycles in the state of Victoria.