Bikeability is a national cycle training programme designed to give riders the practical skills, understanding and confidence to cycle in traffic.
It is available free of charge to children in Years 5 and 6 in most schools during term time.
Ask your teacher and sign up for a fun, two-day course during school hours
Can’t ride yet – we’ll show you how
If you can’t ride, we’ll teach you. We normally try to fit this in a few weeks before the Level 1 and 2 sessions.
Level 1 – develop your basic riding skills
We teach Level 1 in the playground, developing your bike handling skills such as steering and riding one-handed. This prepares you for the road. You must be able to ride to be eligible for the course.
Level 2 – learn how to ride on the road
Once you’ve mastered some basic skills, you’ll be ready for training on the road. We’ll gradually build up your exposure to traffic, allowing you to increase your skills and confidence.
No bike? No problem – we have some for hire
If you haven’t yet got a bike or helmet, we have a limited number of these for hire. There will be a hire option when you sign up.
We try include everyone – we cater for special needs
We aim to include everyone in our courses, so if you have special needs then let us know when you sign up and we’ll try our best to accommodate you, for example with an adapted bike or specialist instructor.
Don’t delay – get your bike ready on time
Prepare for your course by making sure your bike is in tip-top condition and is a good fit. Find out what the weather is going to be like and dress accordingly.
Sign up for a holiday course near you
We run great holiday courses in Reading, Wokingham and Bracknell covering several different levels.
Level 3 – for your ride to secondary school
Level 3 is for riders who have completed Level 2 and want the skills to ride to secondary school. We offer this course in some schools and during the holidays.
FAQs – Bikeability
Before your course it is really important to have a few things sorted out including: Your bike, your helmet and your clothing.
Many of your questions about Bikeability are likely to be answered on the Bikeability website.
How to enrol for a course
Schools will normally notify parents of upcoming Bikeability courses.
Once you’ve indicated to the school that you want your child to participate, you’ll be sent a link to an online enrolment form.
The details you provide will form part of the register for the course and will be seen by the instructors, who will also use it to complete rider evaluations.
Find out more about Bikeability.
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