“I had the pleasure of having a cleat lesson with Rik, and he was so patient and informative I gained alot from the tips he gave me. I highly recommend his expertise and professionalism in any help you may when it comes to any bike skills you may require 🙏🚴♀️🙏”
Suzy, January 2025, Private Lesson
“Rik is absolutely amazing! I’m 34 yo and I’ve never ridden a bike before but I’ve always wanted to, I booked my first session with Rik and 15 minutes through that one I was cycling and paddling unassisted.
Highly recommend him he’s incredibly good and relaxed which makes a big difference.10/10 👍”
Sarah H, January 2025, Private Lesson
“My little 4 year old was off and riding like a pro in the first lesson with a bit of help to push off. Rik gave him a calm confident environment that he thrived in and inspired enthusiasm that’s carried us forward to refining the skills beautifully. Would recommend for any age!”
Angie, Jan 2025, Private Lesson
“Our 5 year old had one lesson with Rik and has now progressed from his balance bike to a pedal bike. Still some practising to be done as would be expected, but what an excellent experience and amazing achievement for our child. Highly recommended! Thanks so much, Rik!”
Bridget B, Feb 2025, Private Lesson
“Rik taught our 2 kids to ride confidently in under 2 hours. Personally I never thought this would happen. He was persuasive with our recalcitrant son and very encouraging in general, with a good structure to the classes. Easy peasy if I’d known about Rik before I’d have taken all our kids for classes years ago.”
Sarah R, February 2025, Private Lesson
“Rik is a magician – he has managed to teach me how to ride a bike – from scratch – in about 15 minutes! Perfect manners, attitude, customer service, technical knowledge, willingness to help with everything – Rik is an officer and a gentleman! It was such an enjoyable experience, and I got such an awesome skill as a result! Thank you very much Rik!”
Marsha Y, January, 2025, Private Lesson
“I was starting to think my son would never ride. Rik is amazing and had him riding in no time. Wish I had done this sooner. Thank you so much mate”
Ethan N, March 2025, Private Lesson
“My daughter had been resisting riding a bike for 3years, she asked for a bike lesson on her new bike and we found Rik…what a game changer.
Rik has a way of connecting with your child, putting them at ease and making them laugh throughout the lesson. It took only 30mins to get the hang of it and by the end of the hour her confidence was through the roof.
I cannot recommend Rik highly enough, honestly take the stress out of trying to train your own child and book a lesson in, it will be the best money you’ve spent. We are now enjoying bike rides as a family.
Thank you Rik….LEGEND!!”
Ursula D, March 2025, Private Lesson
“Our 12 year old stopped listening to us …. very uncommon! Rik had her riding within 15 minutes, his teaching techniques are fantastic. Our daughter is very nervous but the manner in which he understood this without any prior knowledge was very impressive.
Highly recommend a follow up lesson! Thanks again Rik” David A, March 2025, Private Lesson
“Rik is a fantastic teacher. He taught my 7yo daughter how to ride a bike in just 1 session! She only had training wheels previously. I was really impressed!” Wan T, March 2025, Private Lesson
“Rik saved our backs and our sanity, getting our cautious 7yo confidently riding in a single hour lesson after numerous failed attempts by us. She’s now riding to school daily on a big new shiny bike and absolutely loves it. Thank you!”
Alice B, March 2025, Private Lesson
“Rik created a really comfortable environment for my daughter to graduate off training wheels. His encouraging words empowered her and he made her feel really special. He is great with kids. She actually talks about him often and drew him a picture to thank him for helping her.
From a parent perspective I was relieved to get that small amount of knowledge and small push we needed for her to ride without training wheels. I think it can be scary for parents and we can make our kids nervous with our nervousness. I love bike riding and I remember riding all around the bush as a kid, so it’s such a thrill beyond words to see her absolutely loving it and full of confidence.
Rik took my daughter all around the park – it was a great safe space for her to explore with him. Then we all went for a ride on the paths so she could get some more confidence. He had all the equipment we needed – including a bike for me and a larger bike for her just in case. It was a lovely experience! I recommend a lesson as a way to get that extra support as a parent to move them up off training wheels.
She couldn’t stop talking about how she couldn’t believe how easy it had been, and how great Rik was ☺️”
Olivia, March 2025, Private Lesson
“After a really long time off the bike I was riding confidently in no time during my first lesson. I would highly recommend Rik to anyone wanting to get back on the saddle, or riding for the first time.”
John I, March 2025, Private Lesson
“I can’t thank Rik from Cycling Unlimited enough for the fantastic experience he gave my two boys! They were both nervous about learning to ride, but within just 15 minutes of his guidance, they were riding confidently. Rik’s approach is calm, patient, and encouraging, making the whole process enjoyable and stress-free. It was amazing to see how quickly they picked it up under his expert coaching. I highly recommend Rik to anyone looking to teach their kids how to ride!”
Ash A, March 2025, Private Lesson
“I never thought he would pick it up so quickly. A big thank you to Rik for his excellent instruction and patience” – 8th Oct 2016,
Erica, Private Lesson
“We went riding yesterday and I was thrilled to see my boys riding so confidently. I’m so happy with the results of their lessons. Thank you so much for your expertise. You have been amazing and I would recommend you to anyone (including the school for next year’s bike ed).” – 12th September 2016, Private Lesson
The Bike Ed Program has been a fantastic edition to our curriculum and Rik and the team at Cycling Unlimited have delivered a brilliant program that the kids have thoroughly enjoyed. All our desired learning outcomes have been met and we are now looking at increasing the number of classes participating in next years’ program. Taylors Hill Primary School, Bike Ed Program, December 2015
“The students and I had an awesome time. Annie’s and your coordination of activities was brilliant-food was sensational-we were really well looked after. Cam was excellent with students on bikes-great fleet. What a great track- I thoroughly enjoyed the whole thing.” – Roger Pollard – Ivanhoe Grammar School, Gold Fields MTB Expedition, 7th March 2015
“I’ve ridden the journey with groups four years running and look forward to it all year. The route challenges beginners and experienced riders and the route enables skills to build along the way.” – Dione Tims – Ivanhoe Grammar School, Goldfields MTB Expedition, April 2012
“The Goldfields Bikeriding Journey is a memorable and challenging experience. Cycling Unlimited have worked with Ivanhoe Grammar School for the past 3 years to prepare Year 9 students for the 5 day expedition. The planning phase has been well facilitated by Rik and his staff team in the lead up to the 5 day journey. This involves the students preparing a menu and equipment list. Students’ menu is usually made up of tomato and salami pasta, stir fry with rice, a BBQ dinner and breakfast in Daylesford and plenty of dried fruit and muesli bar snacks for the carbohydrate reload stops during the day. Lunches are pita bread wraps with ham and salad. There is always plenty of chocolate pudding or cookies for dessert. Foods packed are light and convenient as well as nutritious.” – Cam Winn – Mountain Bike Racer/Freelance Outdoor Guide, Goldfields MTB Expedition, 2012-2013
“As an outdoor guide and bike nut, the Goldfields Journey is as good as it gets. Fully catered, multi day bike expedition through historic gold country, with terrain varying from quiet country back roads to twisty technical single track. And some great campsites-a trip to remember.” Brent Coviello – Head of Outdoor Ed, Goldfields MTB Expedition, Marcellin College, 2015