Bikeability Cycle Training

(Provided by Pedal Power Training Ltd)

Dear Parent or Guardian  

Bikeability cycle training is offered to all primary/junior schools. Training follows the National Standard and helps give children the skills and experience they need to cycle safely and confidently. Cycling is not only fun but can be a great way of keeping physically fit, it can be beneficial to our wellbeing, develop confidence and help us to become more independent.   

Bikeability has three levels of training: - Level 1, Level 2 & Level 3

When will the training take place:

The training will take place in your child's school during the week beginning; - Monday 28th June 2021

All sessions will run during school hours and your child will be notified of their session start time by the school prior to the course.

Level 1 & Level 2 Training

Level 1 – training develops cycle handling skills in traffic-free environments

Level 2 – training develops skills for cycling on single-lane roads with simple junctions and moderate traffic

The first session will be Level 1 training only and will take place in the school playground. In this session riders will also be taught how to carry out a bike check and adjust their helmet and clothing.  Cycle skills will be taught through fun activities.  Riders will be assessed throughout the training session and the instructor will determine if the rider has the required control/skills to progress to Level 2 on road training.   If they are not able to progress to Level 2 training, they will be told which skills need to be practised in preparation for the next available Level 2 course.

Level 1 - please allow your child to watch this short video.   Bike handling skills will be covered at the end of the video. 

https://youtu.be/4s-nw64BnGE

Level 2 - Please allow your child to watch this short video on Level 2.  Activities instructed will be covered at the end of the video.

https://youtu.be/1QVCvi6UUQ0

Level 3 Training

Level 3 – training develops skills for cycling on complex, busy or fast roads and junctions sometimes with heavy traffic

Level 3 training is offered through secondary schools.

The link below shows a short video on Level 3.

https://youtu.be/QqgOrOXOqpU

Please visit the Bikeability website https://bikeability.org.uk for more course related information.

Covid-19

If your child has their own Hi-Viz tabard, please can they bring this with them. Whilst helmets and bikes may be provided, helmets are strictly for use by one rider so please ensure you complete the form correctly.

What your child will need for each training session

• A bike which is roadworthy and the correct size for them - a bike check will be carried out on the day 1 and any bike which is not roadworthy will have to be fixed for your child to continue on the course (or a loan bike can be used). A roadworthy bike must have the following as a minimum – 2 fully inflated tyres, with good tread, 2 working brakes, secure handlebars, with correctly fitting secure grips. Saddle must be secure.

• A cycle helmet - this needs to be the right size and a good fit 

• Warm clothing including gloves (sessions are between 1 and 2 hours and are outside).  

• Some wet weather clothing e.g. a minimum of a shower or waterproof jacket, preferably some over-trousers too.  The training will continue in light to moderate rain but will be suspended if there is a heavy downpour.

• A High Visibility Jacket/Tabard/Vest

There are a limited number of places available, so please use the link below to book your child on to a school course.  If you do not wish your child to take part, please do not complete the link.

The closing date for booking your child's place on the course will be Sunday 13th June 2021, so please ensure that you complete the booking before this date.  Any late entries are not guaranteed to secure a place.  

Please submit one response per child.

Please register your child for this training, and we look forward to seeing them on their course.