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 that are run in schools across the borough during term time are now organised and delivered by Cycling Instructor Ltd.

The school holiday courses for children are currently being delivered by Croydon Road Safety Officers, based on the Bikeability course. Children are trained through a variety of disciplines and progress through Level 1 to Level 2 and then on to Level 3.

Level 1 covers training on cycle control, observation, road positioning and signaling skills. Specifically:

training is held over five sessions, each lasting for two hours, with continuous assessment
training is carried out year round at schools during term time 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
most senior schools require pupils who wish to ride to school to have taken and passed Level 2 training.

For more information and details of dates and venues of training courses please call the Road Safety Office on 020 8760 5484.

To book holiday courses, contact us using the details at the end of this page or use the Cycle Training application to apply via email.

Holiday Cycle Training Courses 2008

Spring Half Term - Level 1

Woodside Junior School, Morland Road, Croydon, CR0 6NF - Tuesday 27 May to Friday 30 May, 9.30-11.30am.

Margaret Roper Primary School, Russel Hill Road, Purley, CR8 2XP - Tuesday 27 May to Friday 30 May, 1.30-3.30pm.

Summer Holidays - Level 1

Forestdale Primary School, Pixton Way, Croydon, CR0 9JE - Monday 28 July to Friday 1 August, 9.30 - 11.30am

Roke Primary School, Little Roke Road, Kenley, CR8 5NF - Monday 28 July to Friday 1 August, 1.30 - 3.30pm

Smitham Primary School, Portnalls Road, Coulsdon, CR5 3DE - Monday 4 to Friday 8 August, 9.30 - 11.30am

Benson Primary School, West Way, Croydon, CR0 8RQ - Monday 4 to Friday 8 August, 1.30 - 3.30pm

Greenvale Primary School, Sandpiper Road, South Croydon, CR2 8PR - Monday 11 to Friday 15 August, 9.30 -11.30am

Coulsdon High School, Homefield Road, Coulsdon, CR5 1ES - Monday 18 to Friday 22 August, 9.30 - 11.30am

Autumn Half Term - Level 1

Benson Primary School, West Way, Croydon, CR0 8RQ - Monday 18 to Friday 21 October, 9.30 - 11.30am

Adult cycle training courses

Adults and young people who live, work or study in the London Borough of Croydon can book a free 2-hour individual lesson on line from www.cyclinginstructor.com. (see associated link)