Bikeability cycle training

Bikeability gives people of all ages and abilities the skills to cycle safely and with confidence.   

All our training is carried out by qualified National Standard Instructors who are Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checked and employed by our Road Safety team. 

We support riders of all abilities and may be able to provide additional support. Please make us aware of any additional needs before the start of the course so that instructors can adapt and help support the riders and the group. There is no additional charge for this.

Bikeability in schools

We provide Bikeability courses to all schools in South Gloucestershire. We can organise multiple courses subject to instructor availability and in agreement with the school.

Parents will need to sign a consent form for children to take part.

Balance

We offer Bikeability Balance to reception classes and year 1 pupils. The course develops basic balance skills and awareness in preparation for Level 1 training.

Learn to Ride  

Generally taught after Balance but before Level 1. For those who can balance but cannot pedal.

Level 1  

An introduction to bike safety checks and essential cycling skills in a traffic-free space such as a playground or closed car park. This course is for pupils in year 3 and 4.

Level 1 and 2 combined course

A combined Level 1 and 2 course is delivered over 2 days for pupils in year 5 and 6. The course is for up to 12 riders.

Level 1 is taught on day 1 and is 1.5 hours in duration. Level 2 is delivered on day 2 and is 4 hours in duration. Riders must meet all Level 1 requirements to progress to Level 2.

Level 2 is delivered on quiet roads and helps riders grow in confidence as they learn to adopt the correct road position, communicate with other road users and safely pass stationary vehicles.

If a rider is absent for the Level 1 training they will not be allowed to take part in the Level 2 course and will have to rebook. No refunds will be made if a rider is absent or does not progress to Level 2.

Level 3

Aimed at pupils in year 6 and higher who have already achieved Level 2 Bikeability.

Riders will learn more advanced skills on busier roads. This includes negotiating roundabouts, multi-lane roads and junctions controlled by traffic lights. Training takes place in pairs.

Visit the Bikeability website to find out more about all courses included in the programme.

How to book

Schools should email cycle.training@southglos.gov.uk to book a course.

There is a £5 fee per rider per course. Courses can be booked a term in advance.

We charge a £60 cancellation fee per course if cancellation occurs within 30 days of the course start date.

School holiday courses

You can book your child onto a Bikeability course during school holidays. It costs £5 per rider per course.

Courses are promoted on our social media channels and through school newsletters. When courses are open, you can book via our Cycle Ready booking system.

Children must have completed the required training before advancing to the next level, for example, a child must have completed Level 2 before progressing to Level 3.

For these courses to run we need a minimum number of children to attend on the selected date. Locations of training may vary according to availability.

If you would like any more information about our school holiday courses or have any questions email cycle.holiday@southglos.gov.uk

Adult cycle training

If you are new or returning to cycling and would like help to gain confidence we can provide one to one sessions.

This will be charged at £25 per hour.

Email us on cycle.training@southglos.gov.uk to book a session.