How I can help
How I can help
Most folk can learn to cycle if they can balance well enough to walk. If you don’t use it though you can lose the confidence to cycle even if you once could. Don’t despair – have a look at our award winning video ‘Back to Biking’ which followed a group of determined 70somethings rediscovering the joy of cycling. Some folk can cycle who find walking difficult.
Your lesson will commence in a traffic free zone with an assessment of your present cycling ability and not assume any skill so you wont feel out of your depth. It is not just your ability that we check, but your bike’s roadworthiness and you will be advised what is needed so you can get it done. We will ask you about your aspirations for cycling whether to improve health and fitness, as a mode of transport or for pure pleasure.
Training to suit your particular level, tailored to your needs
advice on what bike to buy, what to wear, basic bike maintenance
Practical step-by-step instruction to get you started
Level 1A
Teaching and building essential skills
Using brakes, gears, balance, steering, bike control in readiness for sharing road space
Level 1B
Basic road skills
positioning, looking, timing
Level 2
Advanced cycling skills
Roundabouts, traffic filtering, hazard perception
Level 3
Training accords with National Standard Levels 1,2,3 but is tailored to your needs and ability
Equipment Advice
“what bike to buy, what to wear, basic bike maintenance
Route Planning
Your journey to work / across town by bike