Bikeability: Cycle training for primary, secondary and special schools
Bikeability cycle training is the government's national cycle training programme, and equips children and young people with the skills, confidence and enthusiasm to cycle safely.
In Warwickshire, Bikeability training for schools is funded by the Bikeability Trust and delivered by our sole provider, NW Active, on behalf of Warwickshire County Council.
The following funded courses are available to Warwickshire schools:
Learn to Ride: This training is suitable for all ages, and for those who can balance but can’t pedal.
Level 1: Off-road cycle training to help children and young people learn to cycle in a traffic-free environment. Level 1 covers:
- Maintenance
- Control
- Pedalling
- Awareness of surroundings
Level 2: On-road cycle training on residential roads. Level 2 covers:
- Starting and stopping
- Passing stationary vehicles
- Understanding the road
- Negotiating the road
- Sharing the road
Level 3: On road cycle training in more complex traffic and road environments. Level 3 covers:
- Identifying the best riding position
- Riding alongside other cyclists
- Riding on more complex roads
- Negotiating more complex roads
- Responding confidently in different situations
If your school is interested in cycle training and/or would like to book training with our provider, please email bikeability@nwactive.org.uk
Bikeability: cycle training for special schools
Bikeability training for special schools is funded by the Bikeability Trust and delivered by our training provider on behalf of Warwickshire County Council.
Our training provider can provide adapted sessions, smaller group sessions, or a 1 to 1 session to meet the needs of your students.
Warwickshire County Council have a three adaptive fleet trikes that can be loaned to students to access training.
If your special school is interested in cycle training and/or would like to book training with our provider, please email bikeability@nwactive.org.uk
Holiday courses
Fully funded school holiday cycle training courses for children and young people are offered throughout the year at a variety of venues across the county.
For further information please email bikeability@nwactive.org.uk
Fleet cycles
Warwickshire County Council offers a fleet of cycles and helmets for loan. We can arrange for single cycles, multiple cycles, or the entire fleet to be loaned to schools or venues. This service is ideal for children who do not have access to their own roadworthy cycle and helmet.
Warwickshire County Council also offers an adaptive cycle for children who would benefit from its use.
For further information on our fleet cycles please email wcccycletraining@warwickshire.gov.uk.
