Cycle training
Child cycle training
Cycling increases a child's mobility and independence plus it's good for the environment and a great way to keep fit. Cycling carries a certain amount of risk, but practical training helps new riders develop their cycling skills and increase their confidence. Research shows that trained cyclists are safer than untrained ones.
Parents should remember that training is only the start of safe cycling and that children will need continuous help and guidance.
The Bikeability (National Standard) courses, which are run in schools across the borough during term time and school holidays, are now organised and delivered by Cycling Instructor Ltd. Children are trained through a variety of disciplines and progress from Level 1 to Level 3.
Level 1 and 2 are combined and cover training on cycle control, observation, road positioning and signaling skills. Specifically:
- training is held over four sessions, each lasting for two hours, with continuous assessment
- training takes place at schools all year round (term times and school holidays) using school playgrounds and nearby roads
- children must be 10 or over and provide their own bicycle
- children receive a badge and certificate stating the level they have achieved
- cycle helmets are provided for the children to keep
Please note: most senior schools require pupils who wish to ride to school to have taken and passed Level 2 training.
For details of dates and venues of holiday courses, or to book a place on a holiday course, please contact a member of the road safety team (details below).
Adult cycle training courses
Adults and young people who live, work or study in the London Borough of Croydon can book a free two-hour individual lesson online via the www.cyclinginstructor.com associated link.
Cycling for all
Cycling for all is a Croydon-based service for people who wish to cycle using trikes and four-wheelers, for example people with mobility impairments or balance difficulties. Find out more by visiting our website - follow the link on the right for cycling for all.
Details of school holiday courses for children aged 10+ are available from CyclingInstructor on 0845 652 0421 or visit www.cyclinginstructor.com.
Contact Details
- Contact name
- Susan Martin
- Job title
- Senior Road Safety Officer
- Department
- Planning, regeneration and conservation
- Telephone
- 020 8726 6000 ext 62512
- susan.martin@croydon.gov.uk
- Contact name
- Trevor Benham
- Job title
- Senior Road Safety Officer
- Department
- Planning, regeneration and conservation
- Telephone
- 020 8726 6000 ext 62085
- trevor.benham@croydon.gov.uk
- Contact name
- Road Safety Team
- Telephone
- 020 8726 6000 ext: 62085
- road.safety@croydon.gov.uk
- Address
- 18th Floor
Taberner House
Park Lane
Croydon
CR9 1JT
