Create a detailed description of a Bicycle club in Wollongong called “B's Bike Worx (bike skills coaching). ”. Its for use in the “About” section of social media and club directories. Write in third-person and use Australian English.
Format in clear paragraphs.
B's Bike Worx is a bicycle coaching enterprise operating in Wollongong and surrounding areas. B's believes that cycling is a healthy activity that can be enjoyed by all. They offer private and group lessons, school programmes, and support people with disabilities through riding bikes.
When B's Bike Worx began, it was a business teaching young people how to ride bikes. Over time, it has developed into a social enterprise that aims to grow the cycling community through training and accessibility. B's is committed to providing cycling skills for those who need extra support, including those with disabilities. They not only encourage riders to enhance their riding ability but also offer employment pathways, skills, and opportunities.
B's supports the growth of young people and hopes to assist in the creation of a strong work ethic for an employable future.
The director of B's Bike Worx, Bryan Goddard, has been riding bikes in one form or another for his entire life. He has been providing youth and disability support work in the Wollongong/Illawarra region since 2012. During his five years as a youth worker for Wollongong City Council, he managed various types of work experience and community programmes, engaging with individuals from different cultural backgrounds while providing support for youth mental health and people with disabilities. Bryan has also worked as a disability support worker for Greenacres since 2012, assisting and managing programmes with a day centre that participates in community activities.
Currently, he is running cycling programmes with Greenacres that focus on fostering daily living skills, improving quality of life, and promoting safety and confidence in the community.
Bryan holds several certifications, including a Diploma in Community Services, BMX Australia accredited coach, MTB Australia accredited coach, and Cycling Australia community coaching instructor. Additionally, he possesses a First Aid certificate and has cleared the Working With Children Check NSW.
B's Bike Worx offers a wide range of services catering to people of all ages and riding abilities. Their programmes promote exercise, wellbeing, and social interaction. They specialise in working with individuals with disabilities and mental health conditions. Private and small group lessons are also available.
B's Bike Worx offers various types of bikes to accommodate different skill levels, including training wheels and trikes for learners and beginners, adult-sized balance bikes for learners and beginners, kids bikes, BMX bikes, mountain bikes, cruisers, and even a wheelchair bike designed for leisurely rides with staff assistance.
For leisure riding, B's Bike Worx allows riders to explore local cycleways in the Illawarra region, including the beaches, farms, and mountains. They also offer rides on single-track cross-country trails at a leisurely pace, with options available for beginners and intermediate riders.
B's Bike Worx is also actively involved in BMX riding, with programmes hosted at Southlake BMX club in Albion Park, Macarthur BMX Club in Camden, and ThreeSixty Indoor Skatepark in Wollongong. These programmes aim to build beginner to advanced bike handling skills and provide an introduction to racing.
For those interested in mountain biking, B's Bike Worx offers programmes hosted at Helensburgh Off Road Club. These programmes focus on building beginner to advanced bike handling skills and introducing riders to the sport.
B's Bike Worx also provides out of school programmes, available after school or during school holidays and weekends. These programmes offer a half-day programme including a leisure ride of the participant's choice and skill building activities.
B's Bike Worx is dedicated to promoting the joy and benefits of cycling to the community. Whether individuals are looking to learn to ride, improve their skills, or simply enjoy a leisurely ride, B's Bike Worx is committed to providing a comprehensive and inclusive cycling experience for everyone.