Cycle theory training

Cycle theory offers support and an introduction to the practical Bikeability training courses.

Aims

• To encourage positive cycling preparation
• To empower positive cycling choices and behaviours
• To support active and independent travel choices

Who it's for

Our cycle theory sessions are suitable for primary and secondary school students.

We offer sessions at different levels for different year groups.

Course details

We deliver the sessions live, via Microsoft Teams. Sessions run for approximately 45 - 60 minutes.

We can deliver sessions to:

• A single class
• Multiple classes
• Children in home education or in other group settings

Cycle theory for primary schools

This online session is suitable for key stage 2 (children in years 3, 4, 5 and 6).

It improves understanding and knowledge of how to be a safe and responsible cyclist.

Subjects covered in this session

• Preparing for your journey
• Helmet checks
• Visibility - be bright, be seen
• Bike checks
• Identifying safer places to cycle - explaining shared paths and cycle lanes
• Cycling top tips
• Introducing Bikeability
• Perspectives of other road users

Cycle theory for secondary schools

This online session is suitable for key stage 3 (young people in years 7, 8 and 9).

It builds on students understanding and knowledge of being safe and independent cyclists. This is particularly as they cycle independently and use more complex roads.

Subjects covered in this session

• Independent travel
• Sharing the road responsibly
• The highway code
• Hierarchy of road users
• Perspectives of other road users
• Being switched on
• Being kerb smart
• Blind spots
• Riding around pedestrians and horses
• Introducing Bikeability level 3 and fix courses

Cost

These sessions are free.

Norfolk County Council Public Health funds them.

How to book

Contact us to book a session or find out more about our cycle theory sessions.