Dubbo Cycle Club understands that people often forget the difficulty of learning how to ride a bike and is there to initiate practical education for younger riders.

The club organised a three-day cycling workshop to support children riding bikes in a safe environment at the Dubbo Regional Cycling Facility.

The workshop consisted of practical lessons of how to ride a bike, information from Police-Citizens Youth Clubs (PCYC) police officers on the importance of bike safety, and further development of limited skills.

Eight-year-old Norah Wallace has been riding her bike for two days on the track and said she is loving the atmosphere.

“It’s very scary, but I’m learning new things,” she continued saying that she has learnt to start off, go around obstacles, and stop.

Norah acknowledged that she still has skills to improve on, she added saying that she is excited to continue riding her bike and getting better.

Dual Commonwealth Games gold medallist, Megan Dunn, shared that she was fond of the Dubbo cycling community when she was growing up, so she wanted to bring her children up in the same environment.

“My son is having a great time here,” she said it is vital that children are educated about road and bike safety before riding on the streets of Dubbo.

Ms Dunn shared that she cherished the experiences she had at the former facility and is delighted her children have a safe place to ride their bikes.

“The track was home for me – it was the community, it felt like a second family,” Ms Dunn shared that the new facility is well developed and provides a safe avenue for the kids to learn.

Secretary Melinda Knight expressed that she was inspired to join the committee after her son had learn how to ride his bike with the assistance of the club.

“He didn’t have any ability to ride, and the club really fostered him and encouraged his growth,” Ms Knight said.

Being in the club for under two years, Ms Knight told Dubbo Photo News that the club is family orientated and supportive of other members.

“I think it’s really important today because the world is more focused towards technology,” she continued saying that a lot of children have not been able to develop bike riding skills as they are not outside as often.

“If we’re able to encourage and help kids engage with those skills then we want to get them involved as much as we can,” Ms Knight said there is also a social aspect to the club.

On Tuesday nights the club holds track events focusing on track racing within the facility.

“Children come out and they love it, they really look forward to their Tuesday night,” she added.