AusCycling’s pioneering AusBike Digital program has been recognised with a Platinum honours at the 2025 LearnX Awards, receiving honours in the Micro-Learning category at Gala Dinner at Crown Melbourne’s Palladium.
Developed in partnership with Playbk Sports, AusBike Digital redefines how foundational bike education is delivered across Australia. The program equips teachers with classroom-ready digital lessons, curriculum alignment and engaging video-based instruction — overcoming barriers linked to declining cycling participation, limited specialist training and uneven access to on-bike programs.
Built with an 80+ point technology compliance checklist, AusBike Digital ensures rigorous alignment to school-sector requirements across accessibility, safety, group enrolments and teaching resources.
Students progress through structured learning across Bike Basics, Bike Safety, Bike Skills and Social Awareness — each delivered through short-form lessons, mastery quizzes and teacher support materials.
AusBike Digital has delivered significant national impact:
- 29,000+ students reached
- 22 micro courses
- 10+ minutes average engagement per session
- 70% teacher return rate
- 99.999% platform uptime at peak school usage
AusCycling CEO, Marne Fechner, said:
“It’s fantastic to see AusBike Digital recognised on a global stage. The program is modernising how thousands of young Australians engage with safe cycling, and we’re proud of the collaboration that made it possible.”
Playbk Sports COO, Damian Hecker, said:
“AusCycling’s vision enabled a truly innovative digital learning experience. This award reflects their leadership and the strong impact AusBike Digital is already having in classrooms nationwide.”
Visit AusBike Digital to learn on this innovative digital approach to bike education.
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About AusCycling
AusCycling works across all cycling in Australia, formed in 2020, represents 50,000+ members, and is the official voice of cycling in Australia.
About Playbk Sports
Playbk Sports delivers premium digital learning solutions tailored for the sporting sector.
Since 2015, we have partnered with elite clubs and national sporting bodies to design eLearning programs and branded LMS platforms that drive participation, build workforce capability and create measurable impact across schools, coaches, athletes and communities.
Trusted by organisations including teams from the AFL, NRL, NBL and the NFL, as well as AusCycling, Little Athletics Australia and Special Olympics Australia.
