We are running a Bikeability Level 1 & 2 cycle training course for children in Year 6 and above, especially those who may have missed out on training at school.
The Bikeability Level 1 course helps children become more skilled and confident in riding their bikes in the playground and gets them ready for cycling on the road. Your child will learn how to:
- Maintain their cycle: make sure their ride is in good condition and make simple repairs.
- Glide: smoothly and calmly
- Control their bike: including setting off, cruising, slowing down, braking and stopping
- Pedal: without feeling wobbly or out of control, even if riding one-handed
- Be aware of their surroundings: looking behind and turning around obstacles.
Riders must be able to ride a bike already (pedal and glide) to take part in this training.
The Bikeability Level 2 course aims to improve riders’ skills and confidence for cycling on local roads and simple junctions without too much traffic. Content includes how to:
- Start and stop with more confidence.
- Pass stationary vehicles parked on a road.
- Understand the road: signals, signs and road markings.
- Negotiate the road: including quiet junctions, crossroads and roundabouts.
- Share the road with other vehicles.
Riders will have to show they can do everything at Bikeability Level 1 before they can go on the roads.
Riders must attend both days and have their own roadworthy cycle and helmet.
Parents/carers should contact us via email for more details inlcuding how to book and pay.