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\u201cRiding along with a large group of people is a fun thing to do,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s such a simple thing, but not something you can do everyday – you get to switch off a little and just enjoy the ride.\u201d<\/p>\n
The group has also helped Prescott build friendships and confidence riding on local roads, something he believes has improved alongside Geelong’s growing cycling culture.<\/p>\n
This Friday\u2019s \u2018Gimme 5\u2019 ride (July 10) will double as the local launch of Bicycle Network\u2019s campaign calling on the Victorian Government to dedicate five per cent of transport funding to active transport infrastructure.<\/p>\n
Prescott believes the investment would benefit everyone in a number of ways, including safety and convenience.<\/p>\n
“We all walk, and a lot of people have a bike at home,” he said. \u201cWhen Geelong provides a truly safe and convenient active transport path network where people can get where they need to go, the uptake will be massive.\u201d<\/p>\n
Now a regular, Prescott encouraged others to experience FNBB for themselves.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you\u2019re thinking this sounds interesting, or something you\u2019d like to do, you\u2019ll fit right in,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are no fitness requirements or bike snobs – it\u2019s a leisurely paced ride with plenty of stops.\u201d<\/p>\n
The free ride kicks off at Hop City in Geelong\u2019s CBD, where the group will have a pre-ride chat and drink before embarking on an approximately 75 minute-long trip.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
WHEN Liam Prescott moved from Melbourne to Geelong in 2019, he found himself searching for more than just a way to connect and get around the city. Looking to rebuild the sense of community he’d left behind, the urban planner stumbled across local group Friday Night by Bike (FNBB) online. Whilst it took him some […]<\/p>\n