Bikeability Cycle Training

What is Bikeability?

Bikeability is cyclist training for the 21st century and aims to get more people cycling, more safely and more often.

Worcestershire County Council has developed a new Cycle Training scheme that is consistent across the county and complies with the Bikeability National Standard of Cycle Training expected by central government.

It will replace the previous two-system approach including Bronze/Silver Cycle Proficiency and delivery of training via Cycle Experience.

How does Bikeability work?

A pool of qualified cycle instructors has been recruited to ensure that as many pupils as possible can benefit from the scheme which will be delivered from April 2011. Each course will be delivered by two accredited cycle instructors.

There are three levels of training available:

• Level 1 - Will offer basic bike handling skills in a controlled playground environment. Year 4 is an ideal age for this training.
• Level 2 - Will teach children to cycle planned routes on quiet roads offering a real cycling experience. This training is suited to Years 5 and 6.
• Level 3 - Will ensure cyclists are able to manage all traffic conditions. This is suitable for secondary school age children who are likely to be cycling to school on routes which involve cycling on busier roads.

• £5 per pupil for Level 1
• £10 per pupil for Level 2
• £15 per hour for Level 3

Feedback

To leave feedback about Bikeability Cycle Training please download our Bikeability cycle training school feedback form  (26KB) and please return the form to:

Bikeability
Smarter Choices Team
Worcestershire County Council
County Hall
Spetchley Road
Worcester
WR5 2NP

or email it to us at: Bikeability@worcestershire.gov.uk.
Fax: 01905 766331.

More information can be requested via email to Bikeability@worcestershire.gov.uk or by telephoning the Worcestershire Hub on 01905 765765.