Bikeability is a national cycle training scheme. It’s like cycling proficiency, but better. It’s about gaining practical skills and understanding how to cycle on today’s roads.

Balance training is the first step in learning to ride a bike. During this 2 hour course, which runs over two days, children will learn to develop their cycle handling on a bike with no pedals through fun games and activities. At the end of the course the children will be able to:

• apply brakes while stationary, and cover them while riding
• push off firmly
• propel themselves forward using big strides looking ahead with their head up
• ride faster and slower
• glide after gaining momentum
• slow down and stop smoothly
• look out for other riders and hazards ahead, slowing down or stopping if necessary

At this point, some children will be ready to progress to using pedals and taking part in a Learn to Ride course. Your instructor will be able to advise you if your child is ready for this.

Booking

We don’t currently have any Balance funding available but if your school is interested in holding a course, please ask them to contact us to discuss the cost.

If you have a query regarding our courses, please call the Bikeability Team on 01202 127 867/ 01202 123 982 or email bikeability@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.

Instructors

Our instructors are all fully qualified to the national standard, DBS checked and trained in first aid. They also receive regular safeguarding training.

Contact us

Please email bikeability@bcpcouncil.gov.uk to get in touch with us.

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