EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Now available for schools to bring inhouse with facilitation by The Outdoor Education Group.  Please email for an information pack.

The Ben Mikic Foundation has developed an Education Program aimed at educating Young Cyclists and Primary aged students on Cycling Safety with particular emphasis on:

• Correct Helmet fitting, use and wear
• Bicyle Maintenance and Brake Use
• Road Signage identification and road rules
• Raise awareness of other road users and the concept of shared space
• Appropriate light and weather conditions for cycling
• Appropriate reflective items and clothing that enhance visibility

This is designed to cater for Primary School children and does not in anyway encourage primary students to ride on the road but does recognise that children are allowed to ride to school at a certain age. There are situations where this is an appropriate and healthy activity.  Therefore it is vital that children are equipped and educated to do so as safely as possible.

A pilot of this program was run on 30th October 2007 at St Michaels Primary School in Mittagong, NSW.  The course is currently being evaluated with a proposal to partner with the Outdoor Education Group in delivering this program throughout primary schools. With the course materials now complete it is proposed that the professional leaderships skills of an education delivery company such as OEG would provide the most sustainable future for the program.

Thank you to McGee Cycling in Bowral, the Bike User Group of Shoalhaven and St Michaels Primary School, Chevalier College and the Highlands Christian School, members of Southern Highlands Cycling Club for their valued support with this initiative.

Please also visit Young Cyclist Support for information on the exciting Program for Mountain Bike Riders being developed with The Outdoor Education Group and BMF Foundation. Positions on the program aimed at encouraging young cyclists to train off roads is jointly sponsored by OEG, BMF with a contribution from participants.