TRACTION IN THE COMMUNITY

TRACTION 'MOBILE' WORKSHOPS & COMMUNITY EVENTS

TRACTION delivers mobile 'Bicycle Build' programs for communities in need. These workshops are typically delivered in conjunction with local schools, Councils, land/community development businesses, and community organisations. The workshops provide an experience that young people will never forget and:

Ensure participants have fun whilst learning new skills and making new friends,
Provide a unique experience that builds confidence and self-belief and fosters community connection, and
Build practical and life skills.

TRACTION Mentors facilitate each workshop and provide technical assistance and positive role-modelling. The workshops are perfect for those interested in learning more about bicycle mechanics and maintenance. Participants will disassemble, re-assemble and quality-check a bicycle, and subject to available funding, may even get to keep the bicycle at the end of the day.

Places typically limited to 6 young people (aged 12-17 years old)
It is recommended that participants wear suitably comfortable and cool clothing that may get dirty during the day. Closed toe shoes must be worn. Hi-vis safety vests and other Personal Protective Safety Equipment will be provided

ENQUIRE ABOUT 1-DAY BIKE BUILD EXPERIENCE

EXAMPLES OF 'POP UP' WORKSHOPS DELIVERED

RUNCORN STATE HIGH SCHOOL

Participants from Runcorn SHS attended the TRACTION workshop for a 1-day experience on 24th August.

CABOOLTURE STATE HIGH SCHOOL

Great to deliver the program on the Brisbane Northside! Students from Caboolture SHS have participated in 2 x 1-day workshops so far, on 10th August and 7th September. After the first workshop, participants made this great bike mount.

YARRABILBA 1-DAY 'BIKE BUILD' PROGRAM 15/6/18

TRACTION delivered the 3rd 1-day Bike Build workshop at Yarrabilba on Friday 15th June for 5 young people from the local community. The last of a series of 3 workshops made possible through a community development grant from Lend Lease and Bendigo Bank, the workshop once again provided the chance for participants to have fun whilst learning new skills and making new friends. See photos
15 JUNE 2018 | LOGAN REGION

YARRABILBA 1-DAY 'BIKE BUILD' PROGRAM 4/5/18

TRACTION delivered its second 1-day Bike Build workshop at Yarrabilba on Friday 4th May for 6 young people from the local community. Part of a series of 3 workshops made possible through a community development grant from Lend Lease and Bendigo Bank, the workshop once again provided the chance for participants to have fun whilst learning new skills and making new friends. Read more
4 MAY 2018 | LOGAN REGION

YARRABILBA 1-DAY 'BIKE BUILD' PROGRAM 23/2/18

The first 1-day Bike Build workshops was held at Yarrabilba on Friday 23rd February thanks to a community development grant from Lend Lease and Bendigo Bank. TRACTION will deliver 3 workshops for 12-15 year old residents of the new masterplanned residential community at Yarrabilba. The new community in the Logan regions will ultimately be home for 50,000 residents and significant investment is being made into infrastructure like schools and community sporting facilities. The TRACTION workshop provided an experience that the participants will never forget. They had fun whilst learning new skills and making new friends. Not only did the participants learn about bikes, they built practical and life skills in a work-like environment. Read more
24 FEBRUARY 2018 | LOGAN REGION

COMMUNITY EVENTS

"SCHOOL'S OUT" SCOOTER BASH AND BMX JAM 21-22/9/18

The ‘School’s Out’ sessions, organized by TRACTION, featuring LUX BMX, COLONY and SYNDICATE Store, and supported by Brisbane City Council’s Suburban Infrastructure Fund, were mad. Held on the first days of September school holidays, the Murarrie Skate Park was packed with beginner to advanced riders keen to have a go.

Check out the BMX Jam event wrap and photos - click HERE
Check out the Scooter Bash event wrap and photos - click HERE

BMX BREAK OUT 8-11/1/18

The TRACTION team had a ball at bayside skate parks for a series of "BMX Break Out" events held over 4 days from 8-11 January 2018. TRACTION Mentors and program participants provided FREE safety checks and tune ups for the BMX, scooter and skate board enthusiast community who came along to hang out in Redlands recreational facilities. The week started at Capalaba Skate Park and culminated with a BBQ and giveaways at the Mt Cotton Skate Park on Thursday. Thanks to Redland City Council who supported the community events. Read more
14 JANUARY 2018 | REDLANDS REGION