Maribyrnong council is hosting its inaugural Bike Fest to celebrate the end of the Get Active Expo.
The event will be held at Quarry Park in Footscray for a day of cycling.
Council asks attendees to bring a bike and join in the fun on the pump track, mountain bike activation, balance bike obstacle course, and balance bike race.
There will also be onsite bike service and repairs to take care of any issues, as well as entertainment by a DJ and Bike n Blend smoothies for all.
The pump track sessions will be held for one hour at 11am and 12pm.
Mountain bike sessions will be held for one hour at 1pm and 2pm.
Balance bike obstacle course will be held for kids aged three- 10 years, between 11am-2.30pm.
Balance bike races will be held for kids aged two-five years old on each hour throughout the day.
There are different time slots for different ages.
Council said this is a family friendly event with activities to be enjoyed by all ages as well as giveaways and prizes to be won.
The event will be held on Saturday, April 13 from 11am-3pm, at Quarry Park (near Henry Turner North Reserve – 99 Farnsworth Avenue).
Email active@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au if you would like to borrow a BMX bike to participate in the BMX pump track as limited bikes are available.
