Bikeability training

Suitable for primary and secondary school pupils. Supports the PE, PSHE and Citizenship National Curriculum.

Overview

Education phase

Early years Key stage 2 Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Key stage 5 Key stage 1

Category of activity

Travel

Types of activity

Cycling

How it helps

Supports the PE and PSHE National Curriculum
Encourages safe interaction with other road users
Encourages independent travel

Useful Links

Visit the Bikeability website

About the activity

Bikeability is a cycle training programme designed to give pupils the skills and confidence to ride their bikes on the road. The training is delivered by all 33 London boroughs and is available for free to schools across the Capital.

There are three levels of Bikeability training:

Control and master your bike in an off-road environment
Cycle on-road and deal with traffic on short journeys
Tackle a wider variety of more challenging road and traffic conditions (suitable for competent cyclists of secondary-school age)

Contact your borough for more information and to book training for your school.

Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools can adapt Bikeability training to their pupils' needs.

Activity steps

Step 1

Hands up for cycling to school. Survey your pupils to find out how many cycle to school

Step 2

Set your targets. Use the results of your survey to set your new cycling targets with your colleagues and Head Teacher

Step 3

Choose your level and book. Contact your borough officer to discuss which level of training is best for your pupils and book the training

Step 4

Safety first. Make sure you have permission for each individual to be involved and have completed any risk assessments

Step 5

Get biking! Hold your Bikeability training and then Survey your pupils again to see how many are now cycling to school

Step 6

Tell your story! Upload your evidence to "my activities"