Bikeability cycle training
We have recently started to offer Bikeability cycle training to children within schools across Wolverhampton.
Bikeability cycle training is linked to the recently developed National Standards for Cycle Training. The training aims to see more and more children take up cycling as a sustainable way of travelling around the city. The training scheme also aims to teach children how to ride a bike safely, as well as promote cycling as a fun and healthy way to get around.
Bikeability cycle training is offered to all pupils between 10 and 12 years of age through primary and secondary schools in Wolverhampton. The training is is split into two levels. We encourage all children who achieve level one to continue their training by doing the level two course.
Level one - Basic skills training
Within this level trainees are taught to:
- get on and off their bike without help
- start off and pedal without help
- stop without help
- ride along without help for around one minute or more
- use gears without help
- signal right and left without wobbling
Level two - An introduction to on road cycling
At this level trainees are taught to:
- start an on road journey
- understand when and how to signal their intentions to other road users
- turn right into a major road and left into a minor road
- turn left into a major road and right into a minor road
Contact us
If you would like any further information on Bikeability cycle training please contact us using our online contact form or the details below:
e-mail: road.safety@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Phone: 01902 551155
Fax: 01902 555467
Minicom: 01902 555554
Write:
Road Safety
Regeneration and Environment
Wolverhampton City Council
Heantun House
Salop Street
Wolverhampton
WV3 0SQ |