Welcome to Bike Club, the junior development program run by Port Adelaide Cycling Club. Designed for young riders of all abilities, Bike Club is a fun, supportive way for children to build confidence, improve bike handling skills, and enjoy riding with friends.

Our sessions focus on skill development, confidence, and enjoyment of cycling, with experienced coaches guiding riders through age-appropriate drills and activities.

When: Tuesday afternoons during Term 4 - starting 13 October 2026 (but don't worry, late starters are always welcome!)

Two sessions are offered to suit different ages and skill levels.  

If you are intending to use a sports voucher (which will cover the entire cost), please use the code "SPORTSVOUCHER", which will apply a $100 discount. Please then download the Sports Voucher form from How to use a Sports Voucher  · Sports Vouchers, and email the completed form to [email protected]. 

Session 1 – Early Riders (5 years to ~8 years)

4:30pm – 5:15pm

This session is designed for:

• Junior primary students (Reception, Year 1 and Year 2)

• Children who can ride independently without training wheels

• Riders who are not yet confident riding in groups or racing

The focus is on building fundamental cycling skills in a safe and supportive environment.

Skills covered include:

• Emergency stopping

• Riding out of the saddle, or with one hand

• Riding safely up and down short hills on varying terrain

• Basic gear use (if participants' bikes have gears)

• Starting and stopping smoothly

• Cornering and bike control

Sessions are designed to be fun, engaging and confidence-building, helping young riders develop strong foundations for future cycling.

This session is capped at 8 participants. Riders are welcome to participate in this session multiple times.

Session 2 – Developing Riders - Skills, Fitness & Race Craft (7 years to ~12 years)

5:30pm – 6:30pm

This session is aimed at:

• Upper primary students or more confident riders

• Riders looking to improve their skills, tactics and fitness

• Children interested in group riding and racing

These sessions build on the skills learned in Session 1 and introduce more advanced concepts. Riders will need a bike with gears, and hand brakes.

Activities may include:

• Group riding skills

• Basic race tactics

• Advanced bike handling drills

• Skills-based games and challenges

• Fitness-focused riding activities

Riders will develop the confidence and ability needed to ride safely in groups and participate in junior racing.

This session is capped at 15 participants.

This session may also include some Track Bike coaching. PACC has access to a range of sizes of track bikes, and we're keen to get your kids onto the fixed gear bikes!

Pricing & Availability

Bike Club is offered as a term-based program, allowing riders to build their skills progressively across the school term.

Cost:
$100 per rider, per school term (approximately 8 sessions)

This covers all weekly coaching sessions during the term. We aim to run at least 8 sessions, but some sessions may be cancelled due to weather. 

We will run a bbq each week where volunteers are available.

If the weather is unsuitable, we may cancel a session. If it becomes too cold to run the sessions, we may discuss with parents the option of deferring until later in the year. 

Session Limits

To ensure high-quality coaching and a safe learning environment, places in each session are limited. Small group sizes allow coaches from Port Adelaide Cycling Club to give riders individual attention, feedback, and support as they develop their skills.

⚠️ Places are limited and bookings are essential.

If a session reaches capacity, riders may be placed on a waitlist for the next available term.

Why Join Bike Club?

Bike Club helps young riders:

• Build confidence on the bike

• Learn safe riding habits

• Improve balance, coordination and control

• Develop fitness and resilience

• Make new friends who love cycling

Most importantly, it helps kids discover how fun cycling can be.

All riders must bring:

• A bicycle in good working order, including at least one working brake.

• A properly fitted helmet

• Water bottle

• Closed shoes suitable for riding

• Weather appropriate clothing

Parents must be present:

This is not a 'drop and run' program. Parents must remain in the vicinity, and we would appreciate any help in marshalling children, cooking a bbq, and generally assisting on the day.