Learn to Ride for under 18s

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Elmbridge Xcel Sports Hub

Spaces available: 1
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Course

About the course

Courses are being run as follows:

  • 09:00 - 11:30, Friday 30th October 2026

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Aim of the training


This course is for children in year three and above who can't ride a bike and if present, the stabilisers will need to be removed for the training. The training goes through stages of safely getting on and off a bike, braking, steering, getting a good balance and pedalling. Most people are able to achieve these by the end of the course, although it's impossible for us to guarantee it. The training will give the rider the skills to go on and practise.

How long does the training last?

We allocate two hours including a short break. We ask that you remain with your child, or very local, in case your child wishes to finish the training early.

Are you ready?

Before starting the training, trainees need to have a bike in working condition. When sitting on their bike the child's feet should be able to reach the ground If your child's bike has stabilisers, please remove them so we can help your child achieve the balance required.

About our fees

Cycle training is a discretionary service provided by Surrey County Council and it has to cover its costs.

Terms & Conditions

Terms and Conditions

Important Information before you book 

Are you aged under 18?

Then you must ask your parent, carer or guardian who is aged over 18 to make this booking on your behalf.

General terms and conditions

  1. Cycles must be in good working order. The Instructor will not be able to train anyone on a cycle that is unsafe. 
  2. Our Instructors are authorised to make minor adjustments to cycle with the rider's consent, such as adjusting saddle height, but they are not cycle mechanics and will not repair bikes.
  3. You accept that the Instructor may at any time refuse to continue training a rider whose behaviour is deemed to be unsuitable. This includes:behaviour that endangers anyone’s safety or not following reasonable instructions given by the Instructor
  4. using a mobile phone at any point during the course (rider's phone must be off and out of sight)
  5. You are responsible for your child until the course starts and as soon as the course ends – please do not leave your children unattended.
  6. 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.
  7. Personal information you supply is confidential and we will not disclose it to any other organisation. Please read our privacy statement. 



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Your details

Your details

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

Trainees

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Helmet

Your child must wear a cycle helmet for the training

Although the law does not compel cyclists of any age to wear helmets, 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.'

For this reason, we have made it compulsory for everyone participating in cycle training to wear a helmet. Instructors will be wearing helmets. The helmet should conform to to EN1078 or EN1080, please check for a label inside the helmet.

Just before the course, please make sure your child's helmet is correctly fitted - this 1 minute video shows how.

If there are any circumstances which may interfere with your child's ability to wear a helmet, please tell us below.

Physical Contact

Physical Contact

Please note that learning to ride may involve the instructor supporting your child to balance on their bike by holding their shoulders or waist.  The instructor will always ask permission before doing this.

If you answer no your child can still do the course, but the Instructor's teaching options will be more limited

Medical needs

Does your child have any medical needs?

This information will help us to ensure we address all welfare needs. Please note, if your child needs to carry medication please make sure they have something to put it in.

SEND

SEND

We want to provide inclusive cycle training. Please help with the following information and the cycle training team may contact you to see if extra support is needed to give your child the best possible experience.

FSM

Eligibility for free school meals

We ask this question to monitor if everyone has access to our training.

I.C.E.

Emergency Contacts

Collection

Who will be collecting your child at the end of the training sessions?

You are responsible for your child until the session starts - there is no supervision outside of this time. Please ensure you collect your child promptly at the end of the session.

If you are not collecting your child, please confirm the name and phone number of the adult (over 16) who will be collecting your child.

Other

Other

Payment

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