Active Kids Jr : Learn to Ride Workshop / 3-7 Years / Brush Farm

Next date: Tuesday, 07 July 2026 | 09:45 AM to 12:00 PM

Is your child ready to learn to ride with confidence? This hands-on workshop is designed to help kids - and their grown-ups - navigate the exciting transition to pedals and riding independently.

What to Expect

Led by experienced and supportive instructors, the workshop creates a relaxed and encouraging environment where children build balance, coordination, and the skills to start pedalling.

Any training wheels and pedals will be removed at the start of the session, and bikes set up specifically for learning. Pedals will only be reattached when the child is ready to make the transition - many will be pedalling by the end of the session!

All Abilities Welcome

Please note that younger children may find the full session a bit long—that’s okay! Leaving early is absolutely fine, and everybody will go home empowered with knowledge and strategies to keep practicing confidently at their own pace. We do ask that everybody arrives on time.

Parent Participation is Key

This is a collaborative workshop. Parents and carers are expected to participate and will leave equipped to support their child’s continued riding journey. You'll learn what to practice, how to identify when your child is ready to transition to pedals, and how to set up their bike for success. Parents/carers are required to be present on-site if you have a child participating in the workshop.

What to Bring

roadworthy bike with working brakes
A correctly fitting helmet
Weather-appropriate clothing
A can-do attitude and sense of adventure!

Important: Your child must be able to touch the ground flat-footed while seated on their bike. A bike that is a little too small is better than one that's too big when learning.
Meeting Point: Brush Farm Netball Courts
Date: Tuesday 7 July 2026
Session Time: Registration: 9:45am Session Time: 10:00am -12:00pm

Important Information

It is our duty of care to ensure all participants are effectively able to participate. When registering yourself/your child for Active In Ryde Programs you will be asked to provide any relevant information that will affect your child/rens participation. This is to ensure that the appropriate level of care and support can be provided. Where possible all Active In Ryde programs will be held in accessible venues and locations. Information on accessibility for social Inclusion can be found in the venue Instructions at the top of the page.

In addition, please be advised:

Registrations are essential to participate, and in some cases, additional waivers are required.
It is the responsibility of parents/guardians to communicate any medical, physical, intellectual, social or emotional issues prior to participating along with any pre-existing injuries or allergies. A responsible parent/guardian must be present on site whilst their child/ren are participating.
Parents/guardians enrol their child/ren at their own risk.
By attending this event your child/ren may be photographed and these images may be used as part of internal and external promotions for the City of Ryde
Spaces are limited. All bookings must me made via bookable and will be “first in best dressed”. If your circumstances change and you are no longer able to attend, you MUST cancel via bookable as soon as you know you are unable to attend.
Failure to attend a prebooked event will result in your bookings for the remainder of the program being cancelled and your exclusion from booking the following holiday period.

How to cancel your booking:

Log onto bookable
Go to My account (Top Right of Screen)
Find the event you wish to cancel and click on the event name.
In the middle of the screen click cancel order or cancel ticket.

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is Active Kids suitable for?

Active Kids is tailored to primary school students aged 5-12 years. Each activity has listed age groups of suitability; this indicates that sessions are tailored to the participants different skills and abilities. Most often sessions made available for those 5-7yrs and repeated for those 8-12yrs, however some variants may appear. We ask that you check with us before enrolling a child that does not meet the minimum age requirement to avoid disappointment on the day. Please make sure you read each registration page carefully and understand the minimum skills required to participate in each activity.

Can I just put my children together even if they are different ages?

We kindly ask that you enrol children of different ages in their correct age level session.

Do I have to be a Ryde resident to attend?

No, Active Kids is open to both Ryde residents and those who live in neighbouring Council Areas. However, additional fees may apply.

How much are Active Kids Holiday Sessions?

All sessions are free for City of Ryde residents and are booked on a first-come-first served basis. An active and confirmed bookable registration is required to book, a driver’s licence may be requested as proof of address when registering or attending for the first time. A $5 fee will be required for non-Ryde Residents.

What if I can’t attend a booked session?

If you are unable to attend an event you have booked, please cancel your ticket via bookable or by calling customer service prior to the event. Please do so at the earliest convenience as to release the ticket to someone else. City of Ryde aims to keep these programs free for all City of Ryde residents, but this is only possible when everyone works together and follows the rules. Please have your tickets available for scanning on arrival to the event. 3 no shows during prior holiday periods may result in your access to further events being limited or a $5 charge being added to future bookings.

The event I would like to attend is full, do you except walk ins?

Yes, City of Ryde will except walk ins on the day if space and time permits, however this isn’t a guarantee, and some events may not have space available. It is best to book ahead where possible or join the waitlist to be allocated a ticket.

I am on the waitlist; can I still attend?

Yes, waitlist tickets will be released as soon as a position becomes available. Once the waitlist ticket is released, you will have 24hrs to accept the ticket before it is offered to the next person in line. If you miss your window to accept your waitlist ticket, City of Ryde will accept walk ins on the day if space and time permits, however this isn’t a guarantee, and some events may not have space available.

Do programs run in adverse weather?

Outdoor activities do not run in wet weather and/or extreme heat, where possible an alternate indoor venue may be arranged, if this is not possible and the event is cancelled you will be notified by either email or text.

If you have any other questions or concerns, please contact The City of Ryde: 9952 8222 or email: activerecreation@ryde.nsw.gov.au