FREE SBS Learn & ŠKODA Cycling Family Event—SYDNEY

A child's first time riding a bike is a treasured moment of growing up in Australia, a moment of development that is a celebrated across cultural boundaries.

SBS has been the home of the Tour de France for more 30 years, with 2019 marking the 15th anniversary of the ŠKODA and Tour de France partnership. ŠKODA in partnership with SBS have launched First Gear which is to be a primary resource to celebrate the Tour de France and help students learn about the importance of maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle. This new learning hub will be available for schools and parents to educate and encourage children to embrace the positive cycling lifestyle.

To launch the First Gear initiative, ŠKODA and SBS will host two free community launch events in Melbourne and Sydney, bringing together Australian cycling legends and the next generation of two-wheeled star. Come down to Sydney, Centennial Park Fearnley Grounds - Saturday 13th of July. 10am - 4pm and meet world and Australian champion Kate Bates alongside SBS personality Craig Foster.

Some Sydney event highlights:

Gear Up Our Kids For The Future:

Come celebrate the launch of the SBS Learn & ŠKODA ‘First Gear’: a free primary cycling resource for schools to celebrate the Tour de France – gearing up to help students learn about the importance of maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle.

Free Fun Activities For The Kids:

Bike decorating workshops, face painting, mini courses, and more!

Free Bike Tune Ups & Tips:

Bike mechanics will be available to give your bike the free tune up it needs, and visit the ŠKODA team on site who will show you the best ways to carry your bike on cars.

Get Ready For The Tour De France 6 July On SBS:

Get ready with the ŠKODA Tour Tracker, wish our Aussie cyclists good luck on our Tour de France inspired chalk path, see the cars from the official Tour de France car providers, and learn more about this historic event- only on SBS.

And Much More Fun For The Whole Family:

Competitions and giveaways, capture cycling photo moments, make your own smoothies with pedal power!

Where:        Fearnley Grounds, Centennial Park
When:         Saturday 13 July, 10 - 4pm
Cost:           FREE

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