Crank Up Courage

28/08/2026

🚲 THE WAIT IS OVER... CRANK UP COURAGE HAS SHIFTED INTO TOP GEAR! 🚲

About a month ago, we teased that something exciting was happening behind the scenes. Today, I can finally share the news...

Crank Up Courage has officially opened a second location at Ferntree Gully North Primary School! 🎉

This means families in Ferntree Gully and Melbourne’s eastern suburbs can now access our confidence-building bike lessons much closer to home.

Whether your child is ready to leave the training wheels behind, needs help building confidence on two wheels, or wants to develop safer and more controlled riding skills, we’re ready to help turn their Wobbles into Wins! 💪🚲

This video captures some of the fun from our first sessions at the new location, and I couldn’t be happier with the space. It gives children plenty of room to learn, practice and challenge themselves in a supportive environment.

Our next Ferntree Gully sessions will be held on Saturday, 12 September, with bookings now open. Sessions at this location are currently confirmed only until the end of 2026, so if you’ve been waiting for a Crank Up Courage location closer to home, now is the perfect time to book!

Book here 👇
Level 1: https://calendly.com/crankupcourage/level-1-learn-to-ride-private-ftg
Level 2: https://calendly.com/crankupcourage/level-2-ride-right-foundations-2-to-5-kids-ftg
Level 3: https://calendly.com/crankupcourage/level-3-ride-right-progression-2-to-5-kids-ftg

A huge thank you to Ferntree Gully North Primary School for welcoming Crank Up Courage and helping make this opportunity possible.

Moorooduc and Ferntree Gully... we’re ready to ride! 💜🩵

Send a message to learn more

21/07/2026

🚲 We've had to shift into top gear for this one...
Something exciting has been happening behind the scenes at Crank Up Courage, and we can't wait to share it with you!
We've been working towards this milestone for quite some time, and it's going to help us support even more families.
The big reveal is coming very soon... 👀
Any guesses what it might be?

03/07/2026

🚲⭐ DID YOU KNOW? ⭐🚲

One of the biggest mistakes parents make when helping their child learn to ride is focusing on the pedals too early.

Before children can confidently pedal, they first need to learn how to balance.

One of my favourite activities is the Gliding Challenge:

✅ Find a safe, flat area.
✅ Place a marker on the ground.
✅ See how far your child can glide before putting their feet down.
✅ Move the marker further away each time they beat it.

Why does it work?

🚲 Children discover that a little more speed actually makes balancing easier.
🚲 It builds confidence and control.
🚲 It gives them more practice steering while balanced.
🚲 They progress at a pace they're comfortable with.
🚲 It prepares them for independently starting the bike when they're ready.

The video below is my daughter Romy giving the challenge a go. She's been riding for a couple of years now, so don't compare your child to her distance. The goal is simply to beat your own personal best each time.

What I love about this challenge is that children see it as a game rather than practice.

I've worked with many children who were physically capable of riding but lacked the confidence to trust their balance. Sometimes the biggest hurdle isn't balance at all, it's confidence. The key is finding ways to keep practice fun, positive and pressure-free.

Remember, every extra metre of gliding is another step towards confident riding.

🚲 We turn Wobbles into Wins.

25/06/2026

Hi Crank Up Courage community, you've seen me mentioning the White Bike Foundation throughout various posts. Now take a moment to let this important message sink in 🙏

Whatever mode of transport you're taking today (and every day), . 11 years today – never forgotten.

In 2015, Joel Hawkins was hit by a car while cycling on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia.

Joel was 17 years old and pursuing a dream when his journey was cut short.

We believe that everybody has the right to use the road safely and complete their journey.

The White Bike Foundation exists to drive respect on Australian roads for everybody who uses them.

31/05/2026

Thanks to everyone who shared photos and videos as part of our recent campaign.
As promised, Crank Up Courage has made a donation of $140 to support the incredible work of the White Bike Foundation.
The White Bike Foundation aims to educate and protect all road users by funding school programs and awareness campaigns that promote mutual respect, visual awareness, and safety on the road.
Every photo, video and share helped spread the word and contributed to this donation.
Thank you for supporting both Crank Up Courage and this fantastic cause. 🚲💙
If you'd like to learn more about the White Bike Foundation, visit:
whitebikefoundation.org.au

05/05/2026

Spots just dropped… and they’re already going fast.

This is what it looks like when confidence clicks 🚲✨

If you want your child cruising around corners like this, now’s the time to book.

Waitlist families were given first access yesterday and 5 lessons were snapped up straight away.

Before this release, we were fully booked through to late June 😲

Jump in before they’re gone.

27/04/2026

Only 1 spot left in the next 60 days 😳
I’ve just extended the schedule out to 90 days to open up some more sessions.
If you’ve been thinking about booking, now’s a good time to jump in before these fill up too 🚲
Book now at www.crankupcourage.com.au

17/04/2026

It’s time for Crank Up Courage to give back — and I’d love your help 🚲✨

Have you got a photo or video of your child riding after their Crank Up Courage lesson?

👇 Drop it in the comments below

I’ve kicked things off with one of my own — the kids in the photo are mine, and this is exactly what we love to see 🙌

For every photo or video shared:
👉 I’ll donate $5 to the White Bike Foundation

Feel free to share as many as you like — let’s fill this feed with confident riders 🚲

Capped at $500
Donations will be made on May 31st

05/04/2026

Progress update from a Crank Up Courage family.

"Riding is still a firm favourite daily activity here and today’s outing took us on a new challenge: the pump track.
Dec 31st- would not touch a pedal bike
Jan 1- Crank up Courage lesson: pedaling independently within 15 mins
April 4- nailing the pump track
What stands out to us is the confidence and control when wobbles happen.
Cannot thank you enough!"

05/04/2026

We were privileged to be able to interview one of our courageous kids after a lesson! Now that she can ride, watch to the end to see what she wants to do when she gets home 😍