Community Programs
Join our inclusive cycling programs to boost physical and mental well-being, build bike skills and confidence, and ride together in a supportive community—NDIS clients are welcome.
Services
Her Cycling Connections
Learn. Ride. Connect. Lead.
Her Cycling Connections is a welcoming community for women who want to build confidence riding a bike in a supportive, social environment. Whether you're learning to ride for the first time, returning to cycling after many years, or looking to connect with other women who enjoy riding, there's a place for you.
Our framework is built around four key elements:
Lessons
Develop the skills and confidence to ride safely through adult learn-to-ride and bike confidence sessions. Our qualified instructors meet you where you are, helping you progress at your own pace.
Rides
On the first Monday of every month, women come together at Parramatta Bike Hub for a lesson followed by a relaxed social ride. These rides are intentionally short, slow, and informal, creating a safe environment where new and returning riders can practise their skills, explore local shared paths, and gain confidence riding with others.
Workshops
Regular workshops provide practical knowledge beyond riding, including bike maintenance, route planning, road rules, e-bike skills, group riding, and active transport. Each workshop is designed to help participants become more confident and independent riders.
Advocacy
We believe every woman deserves the confidence to choose cycling for transport, recreation, health, and connection. Through advocacy, participants learn about local cycling infrastructure, safe riding environments, and opportunities to have their voices heard in shaping more inclusive and accessible communities.
Grow with the Community
Her Cycling Connections is more than a monthly ride—it's a pathway for lifelong participation. As confidence grows, participants can continue joining regular social rides, attend workshops, volunteer at community events, or undertake training to become community ride leaders, supporting and inspiring other women to begin their own cycling journey.
Wherever you are on your cycling journey, we'll help you build the confidence, skills, and connections to keep riding.
HER Cycling Connections
Her Cycling Connections is an empowering and transformative program designed for women, by women, to overcome barriers and create pathways for safer, more accessible cycling. The initiative started with a small group of mothers from Hilltop Public School, fostering social connections through bike riding while enhancing their well-being and self-identity. With support from Bicycle NSW, Addventageous expanded this initiative to establish a dedicated program that addresses the unique challenges women face in cycling, such as safety concerns, accessibility issues, and social stigmas.
The holistic program aims to build confidence, increase self-worth, and promote physical and mental well-being through cycling. It mainly targets women who experience disengagement due to cultural barriers, unemployment, health challenges, domestic violence, and isolation. Her Cycling Connections offers a comprehensive approach that combines vocational training, fitness, and mentoring, providing a solid support system to women in need.
Promoting Physical and Mental Well-being through Cycling
Experience the combined benefits of physical activity and mental well-being through cycling. Our programs help build bike skills, confidence, and foster a positive, supportive environment for all participants.
Cycling for Positive Mental Health and Well-Being
Join us in promoting mental health through cycling! Our sessions provide a safe and welcoming space for individuals to improve their physical health while boosting their confidence and mental well-being in a group setting.
Building Confidence, Health, and Community
We’re creating a space where both physical fitness and mental wellness thrive. Learn bike skills, ride confidently in a group, and enjoy the positive impact of cycling on your overall well-being. NDIS clients are welcome!
Inclusive Cycling for All: Empowering Mind and Body
Our cycling programs are designed to boost both your physical health and mental resilience. We offer bike skills, group riding experience, and a supportive atmosphere where NDIS clients are embraced and encouraged.
Supporting Mental Health through Cycling
Cycling is a powerful tool for positive mental health. Join our group rides, build your bike skills, and discover the joy of cycling with the support of a welcoming community. NDIS clients are encouraged to participate.
HER Lessons
For beginners, this component focuses on building bike riding confidence, providing the fundamental skills needed to ensure safe and enjoyable cycling experiences.
HER Rides
These group rides take participants from beginner to proficient rider status, creating a supportive environment for social exercise and sustainable transport. More experienced riders are equipped with the tools and skills to become confident ride leaders, preparing them for roles in guiding and mentoring others.
HER Workshops
Workshops focus on bike maintenance, safety, and leadership skills. They provide women with the practical knowledge to care for their bikes and the soft skills to manage rides and lead groups. Through these workshops, women gain the qualifications and training to pursue employment opportunities as ride leaders with Addventageous’ tourism partner, Parramatta Bike Tours.
HER Say
This advocacy component empowers women to voice their needs and experiences, ensuring that their perspectives inform policies and initiatives at both community and governmental levels. Through Her Say, Addventageous pushes for systemic change, advocating for cycling as a viable solution to improve accessibility, promote health, and create equal opportunities.