Get ready to ride, explore and win. Biketober is back in the City of Whittlesea this October.
Residents, workplaces, schools and community groups are invited to take part in Biketober, a free, month-long celebration of biking that kicks off on 1 October.
Whether you’re new to cycling or already love to ride, Biketober is the perfect way to stay active, meet new people, and discover how fun and easy cycling can be. Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience or fitness level. And there’s even more incentive to ride with prizes to win, including a $4,000 holiday from Love to Ride, simply by logging your rides.
Getting involved is easy:
- Sign up at lovetoride.net/whittlesea
- Ride for just 10 minutes (or more) and log your rides as every journey counts.
- Ride solo or as part of a workplace, school or community group.
- Get access to fun challenges, bicycle skills courses, prizes and more.
To help new and occasional riders feel more confident, the City of Whittlesea is also offering low-cost Learn to Ride programs throughout October, including a hands-on bike maintenance workshop, path-to-road skills sessions and free guided bike ride tours every Wednesday at various locations across the City of Whittlesea.
The fun doesn’t stop here, from now until April 2026, even more opportunities will be available including female-only learn to ride skill sessions, children’s learn to ride program and confidence-building workshops for shared paths.
For more information about Biketober and upcoming learn to ride sessions, visit the Learn to Ride Biketober Whittlesea page.
Quote attributable to City of Whittlesea Mayor, Councillor Martin Taylor:
“Cycling is one of the simplest and most enjoyable ways to improve your health, reduce your carbon footprint, and connect with others in our community. Biketober is the perfect opportunity to jump on a bike, discover new skills, and have some fun along the way.
“Council’s new Learn to Ride program is designed to give riders the confidence and knowledge they need to enjoy cycling safely. Whether it’s children learning to ride for the very first time, adults returning to cycling after many years, or anyone wanting to feel more at ease on local roads and shared paths, these sessions provide practical skills that encourage lifelong habits. Together, we’re building a healthier, more sustainable, and more connected City of Whittlesea.”