Biketober Launch 2026

Join us for the official launch of Biketober!

Looking for fun spring activities to do with your friends and family? Thought about getting your bike ready as the weather warms up?

Join Kingston City Council, Bicycle Network and your local community, as we launch the national fun and friendly bike riding challenge, Biketober.

Watch the incredible TEDx Talk ‘The Amazing Way Bicycles Change You’.

Discover local cycling groups and find friends to ride with Enjoy a free bicycle tune-up from our event partner Brainwaves Bicycles.

Browse an e-bike display from our event partners Dyson Bikes and Dutch Cargo.

Learn what Council is doing to encourage cycling and improving infrastructure in the community Join us for light refreshments.

Everyone is welcome to take part in Biketober! Whether you haven’t been on a bike in years or you already ride.

You can:

Ride anywhere, for any reason, anytime in October.
Win some great prizes.
Take part as an individual, with your workplace team, your friends, or a group.

About the TEDx Talk ‘The Amazing Way Bicycles Change You’

Anthony Desnick shares his personal journey of overcoming a terminal illness diagnosis (Crohn's disease) through consistent, low-intensity cycling. He highlights how, despite initial weakness, regular riding—combined with minor lifestyle adjustments—radically improved his physical health and mental well-being. The talk frames the bicycle as a transformative tool that changes individuals and communities for the better.

Questions or suggestions? We’d love to hear from you. Email sustainability@kingston.vic.gov.au.

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