Lesson Information
Learn to ride and Bikeability confidence building lessons are taught in a safe, traffic-free environment.
Lessons are 45 minutes long, although shorter lessons can be arranged, particularly in late Autumn – Winter when the weather’s not so good.
Cost
Adult lessons are £25 per 45 minute lesson.
Child lessons are £20 per 45 minute lesson.
If you need help towards the cost of a lesson, please get in touch.
Bikes
Ideally, participants will use their own bikes, however bikes can be made available for some lessons.
Please make sure that your bike is safe to cycle on. You can carry out a simple check yourself or get a bike shop to check your bike.
Children’s Cycling Lessons
Lesson Information
- Learn to Pedal and Confidence Building lessons are held outdoors in a traffic free area.
- Each lesson is 45 minutes.
- Please make sure your child brings a drink and suitable clothing.
- Please make sure that your child’s bike is of a suitable size and is in good condition with working front and back brakes.
- Children need to wear a helmet for lessons.
- Parents are welcome to stay or leave when the lesson is taking place.
Learn to Pedal Lessons
The lessons will give children the skills and confidence required to ride a bike with pedals.
The Learn to Pedal lessons teach children how to:
- get on and off a bike
- fit a helmet
- balance and glide
- steer
- brake
- pedal
I often start by lowering the seats and removing the pedals from the children’s bikes for the initial sessions. This enables children to learn the skills with the reassurance of being able to put their feet on the ground if they lose their balance. This helps them to feel safe which builds their confidence. I then put the pedals back on and teach children how to perform the skills whilst also pedalling.
Confidence Building Lessons
Children learn how to ride a pedal bike confidently and independently. Depending on the age and stage of the child, the lessons focus on
- how to stop using both brakes, in a controlled manner
- cycling safely in a straight line and around objects, gaining confidence within challenging circuits
- using gears
- checking their bike is safe to ride