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Adult Cycle Confidence - Introduction to Cycling on Roads

(Based on Bikeability Level 2)

Merstham station

Course

About the course

Courses are being run as follows:

09:30 - 11:30, Sunday 28th April 2024

Please follow the screens to book.

Course Description

This is a cycle training course specifically targeted at adults who have recently learnt to ride, or who have not ridden on roads for a while, and would like to learn more about the best way to ride on quieter roads.

The course will begin with an update to the Highway Code and how it is relevant for cyclists. Following this, riders will be coached by Surrey County Council Cycling Instructors on the four core functions that underpin cycle training:
• Observation
• Communication
• Positioning
• Understanding Priorities

Surrey County Council Cycling Instructors are training to the National Standard .

The course will take riders from the meeting point into local roads around the area with instructors coaching riders on best practice and cycling skills when on out on their bikes. The format of the course may alter according to the skills and requirements of the riders.

The instruction will consist of demonstrations, conversations and coaching.

Where does the training take place?
The training will take place within a dynamically risk-assessed training area.

Course logistics
The course will last for approx. two hours. Please meet at Merstham Station, in the smaller car park (W3W: ///meals.points.staple ).

What should I bring?
Please bring a water bottle and a rucksack to carry it in. We recommend wearing high visibility clothing appropriate for the weather and a cycling helmet.

Costs
Due to a grant from Active Travel England, we are able to offer a 100% discount for any adult cycle training until March 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions
Please look at our FAQ page if you have any questions, or email us on public.cycletraining@surreycc.gov.uk

Terms & Conditions

Terms and Conditions

Important Information before you book

Are you aged under 18?
This course is for adults aged 18+. Please visit our course listings page and discuss with an adult which course would suit you best.

General terms and conditions

Cycles must be in good working order. The Instructor will not be able to train anyone on a cycle that is unsafe.
Our Instructors are authorised to make minor adjustments to your cycle with the rider's consent, such as adjusting saddle height, but they are not cycle mechanics and will not repair bikes.
You accept that the Instructor may at any time refuse to continue training a rider whose behaviour is deemed to be unsuitable.
You will not be entitled to a refund if you do not attend a training session you have booked. Refunds will be considered for individual circumstances.
Personal information you supply is confidential and we will not disclose it to any other organisation. Please read our privacy statement.

Please tick all the following before continuing:

I am an adult booking for a child, or for an adult and child I am an adult and am booking training solely for myself or other adults

I am the parent/carer of the child for whom I am booking
I give consent for my child to participate in Adult Cycle Confidence - Introduction to Cycling on Roads
I agree to the terms and conditions
I give consent for my personal information to be used as described above

Your details

Contact details of person making the booking. (* denotes required field)

First name* Last name* Company (optional) Address 1* Address 2 Town* County Postcode* Email* Telephone*

Trainees

ParticipantsTrainees

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Skill

Skills the rider needsyou need before starting the course

All riders should be able to ride a bike competently and confident with the following skills:

looking behind without losing control
taking one hand off the handlebar without losing control (unless riding the type of adapted bike that means that it is not necessary for signalling)

Please tick the box before continuing:

I understand the skills the rider needsrequired to enrol on the course.

Your cycle

Please ensure your cycle is in good working order.

Cycles 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 consent, such as adjusting saddle height, but they are not cycle mechanics.

I understand that in order to take part in the training, I must have a roadworthy cycle Yes No

Helmet

Please check your helmet is correctly fitted.

British law does not compel cyclists of any age to wear helmets but rule 59 of the Highway Code states: 'You should wear a cycle helmet that conforms to current regulations, is the correct size and securely fastened. Evidence suggests that a correctly fitted helmet will reduce your risk of sustaining a head injury in certain circumstances.'

We recommend that you wear a helmet that is correctly fitted (external link, opens in a new window).

Will you wear a helmet during the training? Yes No

I.C.E

Emergency Contact

Please provide the name and phone number of an adult we can contact in case of emergency. This must be someone who would be available whilst you are undertaking the training.

Any other information

Any other information e.g. cycling experience, expectations of the course, SEND or medical information

Please let us know if there is anything else you feel it would be useful for the instructors to know e.g.

previous cycling experience
what you would like to learn on the course (this won't be guaranteed if it isn't possible in the timeframe or location)
if you have any needs/adapted cycles/ SEN that would be useful for the instructors to be aware of in advance
any medical information the instructors need to know.

Please detail any additional information useful for instructors to know in advance:

Payment

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