Bikeability training for children

Bikeability, formerly known as "Cycling Proficiency", is the only Government approved award for cycle training today. This scheme is currently rolled out nationwide and mostly aimed at schoolchildren aged 10 – 11 years old to give them the skills and confidence to cycle on today's roads.

We are currently involved to deliver this "Bikeability Level 2" training at schools in North Devon, a project funded by the ND PEDPASS partnership. EOS Cycle Training is accredited by the Cycle Training Standards Board to deliver courses independently, so we are also happy to teach "Bikeability Level 2" to children who are not in the target age or area of the North Devon PEDPASS partnership. Also, we are happy to teach "Bikeability Level 1" and "Bikeability Level 3", see below for details and please contact us for more information.

"Bikeability Level 2" is the most important course of the Bikeability scheme, aimed at Year 5/6 school children. This course is normally delivered by two instructors in five 2 hour sessions, with a group size of twelve trainees. The course involves a check on the children's bicycle control and balance capabilities before they go out on the road. Most of the course is delivered on real roads with real traffic and instructors have been intensively trained to minimise potential risks. Normally we start out on very quiet roads, slowly building up to roads with more traffic according to the capabilities of the trainees. The children receive a certificate for attending the course, with individual feedback regarding their capabilities.

If you are looking for cycle training for children younger than 10 years old "Bikeability Level 1" is a fun option! This course is aimed at Year 3/4 school children who are still working on their balance and bike control skills. Note all trainees have to be able to ride independently to join the course. This course can be delivered in two sessions of 75 minutes in a traffic free environment (school playgrounds).

If you are looking for further cycle training for teenagers who like to extend their skills beyond "Level 2" we can provide you with "Bikeability Level 3". On this course trainees learn how to cycle on busy roads and how to control traffic flows as a cyclist. This course can be delivered to only eight trainees at the time (with two instructors present). Personal coaching for individual needs (regarding route planning and specific junctions) will be accommodated as much as possible. We recommend at least one two hour session for such a group.

All courses can also be booked by families or individually! We normally charge £15 per hour for such private sessions and more than 1 person can take part. A private session is more intensive than a group session, meaning it is possible to achieve the outcomes in a much shorter time period. As a private session is normally with only one instructor it is a requirement for child protection reasons that the trainee(s) is/are accompanied by an adult (who will have to ride a bike as well on Level 2 and Level 3 sessions).

Please contact us for prices of group courses. Note we are always happy to tailor our courses to your budget and needs!

Please contact us to discuss the options!

For more information about Bikeability check www.bikeability.org.uk