Warwickshire Direct
Cycle training
Bikeability in Warwickshire
Bikeability is the new cycling training scheme for the 21st century which aims to get more people cycling, more safely, more often. Many adults will remember doing their Cycling Proficiency Test - Bikeability is designed to give the next generation the skills and confidence to ride their bikes on today's roads.
Cycling is healthy and fun, but it's important to learn how to do it safely. Children now have the chance to get their Bikeability award as part of a national scheme that is being rolled out across England. Warwickshire County Council is an accredited provided of the scheme and is working towards providing every child in Warwickshire with the opportunity to have Bikeability training.
The provision of school Bikeability information is under review and will be updated soon. In the meantime, please feel free to contact us using the adjacent links.
Holiday Cycle training for children
Participants will need a bike and we strongly recommend a cycle helmet.
Bikeability Level 1
A 3 hr course playground based for young/new cyclists aged 7 to 9 years - £8.00* per cyclist.
Bikeability Level 2
A 6 hour on-road course, with assessment, for cyclists aged 9 years and over in Y5 or above - £15* per cyclist.
Bikeability Level 3
A 2 hour advanced on-road course for cyclists aged 11 and over who have successfully completed a Level 2 Bikeability course (proof required) - £15* per cyclist.
Pupils successfully completing courses receive a certificate and badge.
Visit www.bikeability.org.uk for course content details.
Our next holiday courses for Summer 2012 are:.
| Date | Time | Course | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 23 July | 9:15 - 12:15 | Level 1 Bikeability | Warwickshire College Rugby, James Shera Way, Technology Drive, Rugby, CV21 1AR |
| Tue & Wed 24 & 25 July | 9:15 - 12:15 | Level 2 Bikeability | |
| Wednesday 25 July | 1:00 - 3:00 | Level 3 Bikeability | |
| Mon 30 July | 9:15 - 12:15 | Level 1 Bikeability | Warwickshire College, Warwick New Road, Leamington Spa, CV33 5JE |
| Tue & Wed 31 July & 1 August | 9:15 - 12:15 | Level 2 Bikeability | |
| Thursday 2 August | 09:30 - 11:30 | Level 3 Bikeability | |
| Monday 6 August | 9:30 - 12:30 | Level 1 Bikeability | Stratford upon Avon School, Alcester Road, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 9DH |
| Tue & Wed 7 & 8 August | 9:30 - 12:30 | Level 2 Bikeability | |
| Wednesday 8 August | 1:00 - 3:00 | Level 3 Bikeability | |
| Monday 13 August | 9:15 - 12:15 | Level 1 Bikeability | Nuneaton TBC |
| Tue & Wed 14 & 15 August | 9:15 - 12:15 | Level 2 Bikeability | |
| Wednesday 15 August | 1:00 - 3:00 | Level 3 Bikeability | |
| Mon 20 August | 9:15 - 12:15 | Level 1 Bikeability | Warwickshire College, Warwick New Road, Leamington Spa, CV33 5JE |
| Tue & Wed 21 & 22 August | 9:15 - 12:15 | Level 2 Bikeability | |
| Thursday 23 August | 09:30 - 11:30 | Level 3 Bikeability |
Course dates/times may be subject to change or cancellation if undersubscribed.
Confirmation will be sent once minimum course numbers are reached.
*Fee is not refundable once processed unless we cancel the course.
Booking a place
For more information, and booking, please contact the Road Safety team on 01926 412 776, or via email at cycletraining@warwickshire.gov.uk.
Booking forms
- Online booking form
- Downloadable booking form (pdf, 179kb)
- Downloadable booking form (msword, 449kb)
Safe Cycle Scheme
Offered free to secondary/high schools, the aim of this scheme is, not only to encourage pupils to cycle to school, but to use safe and well maintained bicycles. Our instructors visit the school and check the bikes of pupils wishing to participate. Owners of bicycles found to have faults receive a written report.
Cycle training for adults
Anyone wishing to start, or return to cycling can contact us to discuss their requirements.
We can offer;
- training for all abilities;
- help in specific areas eg leisure riding, journeys to/from school or work;
- sessions for small groups;
- one-to-one training;
- training for adults and children with physical disabilities or learning difficulties;
- evening/weekend sessions;
- cost will vary dependent upon requirements but one-to-one training is based on a fee £20 per hour.
