Bikeability/Bike Maintenance

Bikeability

Bikeability is cycling proficiency for the 21st century. Using Bikeability training we aim to get more people cycling, more safely and more often.

We currently offer:

• Bikeability Balance – currently in schools only
• Bikeability Learn to ride – currently in schools only
• Level 1, 2 and 3 Bikeability training
• Bikeability Family
• Adult training
• Mechanical bike fixing

Balance – Aimed at Reception aged children and is designed to help children learn to balance on a bike without needing to use stabilisers.

Learn to Ride – Aimed at all non-riders. This is designed to enable the rider to learn to start, pedal without assistance and stop safely.

Level 1 is aimed at those who can ride without wobbling. The Level 1&2 combined course is aimed at children in school years 5 to adult. Level 3 is aimed at children in school years 6 to adult and to those who have passed Level 1&2 and have been advised by their instructor that they are ready for Level 3.

Our courses are conducted by our team of 1st4sport qualified trainers on behalf of the Department for Transport, who provide funding for the Bikeability scheme, on a national basis.

• level 1 - offers bike handling skills in a controlled environment away from roads
• level 2 - is taught on roads and teaches you to cycle planned routes on minor roads offering real cycling experience
• level 3 - will ensure cyclists are able to manage all traffic conditions.

Part of the level 1 and 2 course take place on local roads, so riders will need to be able to ride their bike confidently without wobbling. Level 3 takes place on busier roads and those taking part will need to already be confident on local roads. All bikes must be in good roadworthy condition. Children must wear a helmet to attend our courses but we recommend all adults and children wear a well fitted helmet whilst cycling, and we provide brand new yellow waistcoats to riders.

Locations

 BCP Schools

Your school may already have signed up to receive Bikeability sessions. Contact your school direct to find out if sessions are scheduled for this year or register your interest in a future Bikeability course.

Kings Park and Slades Farm

If you can't wait to do level 1&2 and Level 3 Bikeability at your school or they are not holding a course, then we offer training at Kings Park and Slades Farm during the school holidays and weekends.

Course information and booking link – https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Roads-and-transport/Travel-and-transport/Cycling/Cycle-training/Level-1-and-2-cycle-training-for-children.aspx.

One-to one and group adult Bikeability training

We offer individual or group adult training for BCP adults to help those who would like to learn to ride or increase their confidence. A list of instructors is available on our website - https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Roads-and-transport/Travel-and-transport/Cycling/Cycle-training/Cycle-training-for-adults.aspx .

Bikeability Family

If you would like to increase your confidence riding as a family with younger children then we are able to offer individual family sessions. For information about these courses please contact one of our instructors, details of who can be found at https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Roads-and-transport/Travel-and-transport/Cycling/Cycle-training/Cycle-training-for-adults.aspx.

Cycle to work

Once you’re confident of your cycling ability, why not consider cycling to work for all or part of your journey?

Cycling to work is a great way for you to get fit and healthy. Ask your employer if they are signed up to the Cycle to Work Guarantee. This is a voluntary initiative from the Department for Transport, challenging businesses to become cycle friendly employers by making it easy for staff to cycle to and from work.

If you haven't got a bike ask your employer if they have a cycle to work scheme' in place. Businesses can sign up to the scheme and offer their employees the opportunity to spread the cost of getting a bike and accessories over a set period as a tax-exempt benefit.

Bikeability Cycle Proficiency

For information, or for details about the training click here.