Balance Bike.
BikeWise offers balance bike lessons in Sydney – the best way for children to learn to ride! Our FREE balance bike sessions teach kids how to ride without training wheels, building confidence and balance in a fun, safe environment.
Thousands of Sydney kids have said goodbye to their training wheels with BikeWise since we designed the ‘Balance Bike Sessions’ for City of Sydney at Sydney Park.
- Our Balance Bike Sessions are a great way for kids to learn to ride a bike in a safe and friendly environment. Currently, any child (or adult) can turn up to a FREE Balance Bike Session on a Saturday morning in Sydney Park.
- BikeWise can take the show on the road and run pop up Balance Bike Sessions at other parks or schools or community events.
- Sessions run every Saturday 9am to 11am except public holidays and during our Christmas break. Bike Sessions are also held during school holidays.
- These classes are held outdoors. They may be cancelled if it's raining.
Balance Bike Sessions are free!
They’re held on most Saturdays 9-11am at the Sydney Park Cycling Centre. Registration with an instructor until 10:45am. Also held during school holidays.
| Next Sessions | Date |
|---|---|
| Labour Day | 1791158400 05 Oct 2026 @ 00:00 - 06 Oct 2026 @ 00:00 |
| Bike Care And Maintenance Course | 1784937600 25 Jul 2026 @ 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Bike Care And Maintenance Course | 1786147200 08 Aug 2026 @ 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Cycling In The City | 1788044400 30 Aug 2026 @ 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Rusty Riders | 1788649200 06 Sep 2026 @ 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Rusty Riders | 1783206000 05 Jul 2026 @ 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Christmas Day | 1798156800 25 Dec 2026 @ 00:00 - 26 Dec 2026 @ 00:00 |
| Boxing Day | 1798243200 26 Dec 2026 @ 00:00 - 27 Dec 2026 @ 00:00 |
| New Year's Eve | 1798675200 31 Dec 2026 @ 00:00 - 01 Jan 2027 @ 00:00 |
| New Year's Day | 1798761600 01 Jan 2027 @ 00:00 - 02 Jan 2027 @ 00:00 |
| Australia Day | 1800921600 26 Jan 2027 @ 00:00 - 27 Jan 2027 @ 00:00 |
| Cycling In The City | 1790463600 27 Sep 2026 @ 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Balance Bike Session | 1783119600 04 Jul 2026 @ 09:00 - 11:00 |
| Balance Bike Session | 1783724400 11 Jul 2026 @ 09:00 - 11:00 |
| Balance Bike Session | 1784329200 18 Jul 2026 @ 09:00 - 11:00 |
See all upcoming BikeWise courses
Balance is key
Balance bike lessons in Sydney focus on the most important skill first: balance.
By learning on balance bikes (bikes without pedals), children develop the core riding skills naturally. Once they’ve mastered balance, adding pedals is easy!
Our experienced instructors make learning to ride fun and effective, helping children master balance and coordination before moving to pedal bikes.
Balance bikes really are the BEST way to start riding
Balance Bikes:
- Fleet of quality balance bikes sized for ages 3-8 (for learn to ride only)
- Expert instruction from qualified cycling instructors
- Safe, traffic-free environment at Sydney Park
- Fun, supportive atmosphere
- Certificate of achievement
What To Wear:
- Closed shoes required
- No thongs or bare feet
- May be cancelled in rain
Why BikeWise?
- Free sessions every Saturday am
- No booking required - just turn up!
- All equipment provided
- Proven method used by thousands of Sydney families
- Official City of Sydney provider
- Kids learn faster without training wheels