Bikeability Cycle Training
Be active, safe and confident with Bikeability cycle training
There are three levels of training that aim to give children and young people the skills and confidence to ride their bikes on today's roads.
About the training
Level two (primary schools)
Bikeability level two teaches you to cycle on single-lane roads and use junctions, like those you might use when cycling to school.
Bikeability level three teaches you to cycle on multi-lane roads and use complex junctions and roundabouts.
Bikeability is a programme based on cycling ability. Individuals must pass each level in order to progress to the next. For more information go to the Bikeability website
Book training online
Schools can request cycle training courses online. Complete our online form to register your interest and one of our booking organisers will be in touch. There are three options schools can choose. For each option it should be noted that:
- Children will need to be able to ride a bike
- Children will need access to a bike that is roadworthy for the length of the course
- Helmets must be worn
- Trainees wear high visibility vests when training on road
- All instructors are accredited National Standards Instructors and have a current DBS
- All training sites are risk assessed by qualified staff
- All level one training is completed in a traffic free environment (usually the playground)
- Level two and three training is completed on the road
Although level two and three Bikeability training provides children and young people with the skills to make safer choices when cycling on the road, it is important that these skills continue to be practiced and developed with an adult after the course.
Level one and two for year 6 pupils (and year 5 in terms 5 and 6)
This training is currently offered at a cost of £15 per pupil. As a guide this training consists of 12 children being trained by two instructors over three days.
Level three for years 7, 8, and 9
This training is offered to students from year 7 to 11 free of charge. The course is delivered within three hours with one instructor to three trainees.
It builds upon the foundations of levels one and two, which is often delivered in primary schools.
If you are part of a School Games Partnership, you should seek training through them in the first instance.
Interested in becoming a Cycle Instructor?
Please contact the Bikeability team at Bikeability@kent.gov.uk to find out about vacancies or further information on our National Standard Instructor training course carried out in partnership with Cycle Training UK.
Cycling
Find a cycle route in Kent to experience Kent by bike.
Cycle Training
Take a look at the Adult Cycle Training pages