{"id":32407,"date":"2026-10-05T11:44:49","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T03:44:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/?post_type=oasis-news&#038;p=32407"},"modified":"2026-10-05T11:44:54","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T03:44:54","slug":"bike-month-is-here-at-curtin-%f0%9f%9a%b2","status":"publish","type":"oasis-news","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/oasis-news\/bike-month-is-here-at-curtin-%f0%9f%9a%b2\/","title":{"rendered":"Bike Month is here at Curtin! \ud83d\udeb2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Reading time: 2 minutes.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>October is Bike Month<\/strong>, and there are plenty of ways to get involved at Curtin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you already cycle to campus or are thinking about giving active travel a go, join us throughout October for free activities focused on cycling, bike maintenance and sustainable travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From free bike check-ups to National Ride2Work Day, there\u2019s something for everyone. <strong>Check out the activities below and get involved this October.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bike Month activities (October 2026)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Complete the Transport Survey and get a free cookie (8 October)<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Share your thoughts on how you travel to and from Curtin by <strong>completing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/8L87KXH\">Transport Survey<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Complete the survey at the Pop-Up Picnic to<strong> receive a<\/strong> <strong>free cookie<\/strong>, and go into the draw to win one of four <strong>$50 Curtin Exchange vouchers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Event details below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Date: 8 October 2026 (Thursday)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time: <strong>11am to 2pm<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/campusmap.curtin.edu.au\/bentley\/?poi=829829\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/campusmap.curtin.edu.au\/bentley\/?poi=829829\">Pop-Up Picnic, Creative Quarter<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" 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data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Free bicycle maintenance session (8 October)<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to know how to look after your bike? Join WestCycle for a free 1.5-hour session covering the basics of bicycle maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Event details below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Date: <strong>8 October 2026 (Thursday)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time: <strong>11am to 12:30pm<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/campusmap.curtin.edu.au\/bentley\/?poi=829829\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/campusmap.curtin.edu.au\/bentley\/?poi=829829\">Pop-Up Picnic, Creative Quarter<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are <strong>15 places available<\/strong>, so register early. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com.au\/e\/curtin-university-bike-maintenance-workshop-tickets-2002116604660?aff=oddtdtcreator\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com.au\/e\/curtin-university-bike-maintenance-workshop-tickets-2002116604660?aff=oddtdtcreator\">Register for the bicycle maintenance session here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-4&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">National Ride2Work Day (14 October)<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-4\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ride your bike or eRideable to campus to celebrate <strong>National Ride2Work Day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Share your ride by using the hashtag #Ride2WorkDay and #ExploreCurtin. Whether you&#8217;re a regular rider or want to try cycling to campus for the first time, it&#8217;s a chance to make your commute more active and sustainable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-5&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-5\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Free bike check-ups and eRideable testing and tagging (20 October)<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-5\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Need to give your bike some attention? <strong>Mobike Services<\/strong> will be back on campus to provide free bike check-ups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also get your eRideable charger <strong>tested and tagged<\/strong> by Perth Testing &amp; Tagging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Event details below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Date: <strong>20 October 2026 (Tuesday)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time: <strong>11am to 2pm<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location: <a href=\"https:\/\/campusmap.curtin.edu.au\/bentley\/?poi=1000462393\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/campusmap.curtin.edu.au\/bentley\/?poi=1000462393\"><strong>B217 Bike Hub, Creative Quarter<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drop by the Bike Hub and make sure your ride is ready to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Check out all the activities you can get involved with for Bike Month at Curtin. | Reading time: 2 mins.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4499,"featured_media":22746,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"","_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"7587,5275,4598,29332,4835,5447","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","wds_primary_oasis-categories":0,"footnotes":""},"oasis-categories":[146],"class_list":["post-32407","oasis-news","type-oasis-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","oasis-categories-student-life"],"acf":{"post_options":{"":null,"banner":{"image":false}}},"featured_image":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bike-1588x840-1-1000x500.jpg","author_meta":{"first_name":"Alex","last_name":"Mangoba","display_name":"Alex Mangoba"},"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":true,"date":"2026-10-20 23:00:00","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"oasis-categories","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/oasis-news\/32407","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/oasis-news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/oasis-news"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4499"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/oasis-news\/32407\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32407"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"oasis-categories","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/oasis-categories?post=32407"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}