Bikeability

We work with the Bikeability trust to provide interactive and engaging on and off road cycle training.

Bikeability sessions can support schools to achieve outcomes associated with:

• Physical activity
• Personal social health and economic education (PSHE)

Bikeability accredited training providers deliver the cycling training across Norfolk. Training providers include:

• Outspoken
• SJ3 outdoors
• Pedal power

Aims

Bikeability aims to:

• Offer progressive practical training opportunities
• Build confidence in both on-road and off-road environments
• Support independent journeys
• Prepare riders to develop independence and build resilience
• Support health and wellbeing

Course details

Bikeability training courses are:

• Inclusive and can meet specific needs
• Suitable for all abilities
• Available to children and young people in education or training. This includes children and young people educated at home or part of youth groups.

Bikeability courses

Bikeability level 1

This is an off-road course. It builds skills and confidence in riders, in a traffic free environment.

You will learn simple bike maintenance and how to control your bike and glide.

Level 1 is suitable for primary school and secondary school students. It is often delivered in year 3 and 4 at primary school.

Learn more about Bikeability Level 1.

Bikeability combined level 1 and 2

This is an on-road course. It builds skills and confidence in riders in low to medium traffic environments.

You will learn to start and stop, pass vehicles and understand the road.

Combined level 1 and 2 is suitable for primary school and secondary school students. It is often delivered in year 5 and 6 at primary school.

Learn more about Bikeability Level 2.

Bikeability level 3

This is an on-road course. It builds skills and confidence in riders in more advanced road situations.

You will learn riding positions, how to ride on complex roads and confident responses to hazards.

Level 3 is suitable for primary school and secondary school students. It is often delivered in year 6 at primary school and onwards into secondary school.

Learn more about Bikeability Level 3.

Bikeability fix

This is a bike maintenance course to help teach simple fixes to ensure your bike is road-worthy.

You will learn essential cycle maintenance skills. This includes puncture repair and inner tube replacement.

Bikeability fix is suitable for primary school and secondary school students. It is often delivered in year 4 at primary school and onwards into secondary school.

Learn more about Bikeability Fix.

Bikeability for families

We want young people to enjoy cycling as a life skill.

This is a tailored course, designed to build skills and confidence in riders of all ages and abilities.

It aims to enable and empower cycling as a group.

Bikeability for families is suitable primary school and secondary school students.

Learn more about Bikeability for families.

Further information

Visit the Bikeability YouTube channel for support videos that:

• Explain the benefits of practical cycle training
• Explain what Bikeability cycle training involves
• Show practical demonstrations of rider best practice and coaching

Cost

These sessions are free.

The Bikeability Trust funds them.

How to book

Contact us to book a Bikeability session or find out more information.