Cycling courses for schools

Our team of instructors work all year round to provide cycle training to Year 6 pupils in all borough and some independent schools. Our courses follow The National Standard Bikeability training and take place during term time.

About the training

The week long course is taught predominantly on quiet roads. The aims are to:

• Reduce casualties among child cyclists
• Teach pupils how to ride safely on quiet roads
• Help pupils understand the rules of the road
• Show pupils how to look after their bikes
• Encourage more cycling

The National Standard Bikeability cycle training is the new form of Cycling Proficiency. It differs in a number of respects from the Cycling Proficiency Scheme:

• New cycle training is more realistic, and is held predominantly on the road
• Children do not pass or fail cycle training, as all children who complete the course receive a badge and certificate. The training seeks to encourage children to gain further experience on quieter roads with adult supervision
• All children are given personal feedback detailing areas for improvement

Visit Bikeability Level 2 for further information and short videos covering course content.

Terms and conditions

Permission to join a course must be granted by parents or guardians.

Pupils are expected to comply with the following criteria to take part:

• Provide a roadworthy bike of suitable size to ride
• Have reasonable control of their bike
• Wear a correctly fitting cycling helmet and the hi vis provided
• Behave sensibly and responsibly at all times
• Wear suitable clothing for the weather conditions (coats and gloves in cold weather)

Check the roadworthiness of a bike and the correct fitting of a helmet.

It may be necessary for instructors to physically interact with pupils, e.g. to help fit helmets or hi vis clothing, prevent a fall, or administer first aid. This is in the interest of safety.

Contact

For more information about cycling courses for schools contact the Safety Education team:

Telephone: 020 8487 5131
Email: safety-education@richmond.gov.uk