About the course
Courses are being run as follows:
- 13:00 - 16:00, Monday 24th July 2023
Please follow the screens to book.
Bikeability Level 1 is an off road course and is suitable for those who have just learned to ride and no longer use stabilisers. Our instructors develop road cycling and safety skills through explanation, demonstration and practical exercises off road in preparation for our Bikeability Level 2 on road training.
The instructors, during the training, will introduce the 'core functions' set out in the National Standard for Cycling:
- Observation
- Communication
- Priorities
- Positioning
Bikeability Level 1 Cycle Training improves balance and control skills and takes place in a traffic-free area. Through a series of fun exercises and games, trainees practise riding one-handed, looking all around, stopping with control, sharing space, manoeuvring at low speed, using gears if they have them and turning with control. Trainees also learn a simple bike check.
This course is for children going into years 5 and 6 and who have not received Bikeability Level 1 training at school.
At the end of the course, trainees receive a badge and a certificate.
This course will go ahead whatever the weather, so please send your child with appropriate clothing (particularly waterproofs and gloves).
Skills the rider needsyou need before starting the course
Thank you. You have selected Bikeability Level 1.
As a starting point, people who do the course need to be able to ride a little without using stabilisers.
If you can't ride a bike at all, or need to use stabilisers, please consider our 'Learn to Ride' course. If, on the other hand, you can ride quite well and want to ride on the road, then please have a look at our 'Level 2' course.
Please tick the box before continuing:
Please make sure your child's cycle is in working condition
Your child's cycle must be roadworthy. Could you check it before the training, please. The ABC check (external link, opens in a new window) is the quickest check, and the M check (external link, opens in new window) is more thorough. BMX bikes must have both brakes fitted.
Our Instructors are authorised to make minor adjustments, with your child's consent, such as adjusting saddle height, but they are not cycle mechanics.