NSW Bike Week is a state-wide NSW Government initiative that raises the profile of cycling as a healthy, easy, low coast and environmentally friendly alternative to driving for short trips to your local community. NSW Bike Week provides an opportunity for Coast locals to participate in organised bicycle events in a safe and supportive environment - there's a particular emphasis on encouraging new cyclists.

Here's where you can catch all the two-wheeled fun:

Friday 14 September: FREE Film Festival (Cycling Related Movies) at Avoca Beach Picture Theatre, 7pm - 10.30pm (PG Movie). Presented by Host Cycling Celebrity Mike Tomalaris. With canapes, drinks and prizes to be won! Bookings essential. Call 4382 1677.

Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 September: FREE Cycling Course at CC Lifetime Learning Centre, Palmdale. Adults 9am - 12pm, kids 1pm - 4pm (both days) with Finesse Cycling. Bookings essential. Call 4324 9952.

Sunday 16 September: FREE Hot Lap Fun at Adcock Park Velodrome, 8am - 10am. Test your speed on the track! Bring your own bike and ride onto the fair!

Sunday 16 September: FREE Bicycle Fair at Gosford Waterfront, with Cycling Promotional Stalls for Q&As. 10am - 2pm. Supported by local retailers, BUG Cyclists and Volunteers.

Wednesday 19 September: FREE Cycling Basic Bike Maintenance Workshop at Kincumber Library. For adults, 10am - 11.30am. Bookings essential. Call 4304 7641.

Saturday 22 September: King of Kincumber Mountain Bike Festival (all proceeds go to charity.) Open endurance challenge - 32km, fees apply. Enter online. Prizes to be won. There's also the 'Have a Go' Family Ride Challenge - 3km. Gold coin donation. Hosted by Kincumber Hotel and Rocky Trail Entertainment.

Sunday 23 September: FREE Family Pool to Pool Social Coffee TWEED RODE. Open to all, starts at 10am. FREE to take part and a FREE drink at the end. There's even dress up prizes! Gosford Olympic Pool to the Peninsula Leisure Centre, Woy Woy.

Bike Week 2012 and Gosford City Council are proudly supported by Star 104.5!