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For adults

One-to-one cycle training builds skills and confidence.

Life Cycle UK has years of experience training people of all abilities. Whether you're a complete beginner unable to ride a bike at all, or an experienced cyclist wanting to polish your skills to perfection, we can help.

We think you'll be amazed! You'll learn new skills and develop greatly improved confidence. But don't take our word for it; read an independent assessment of our cycle training from Cycling Plus magazine.

The normal price for each 1 hour lesson is £30. If you live in the city of Bristol, BANES or North Somerset  then your first lesson costs just £5!  To arrange your lesson simply give us a ring on 0117 353 4580. You'll need to ensure that your bike is roadworthy: see our M-shape bike safety checklist.

Bristol and Bath

We offer a personal service in Bristol and Bath. Training is one-to-one, that's you and your personal trainer, and we tailor the lesson to meet your individual needs and concerns. We come to you - daytime, evenings, or at the weekend - whatever is convenient for you. If you want to practise a particular route, such as your journey to work, we can do it.

The first lesson is subsidised at £5 for one hour. Beginners may be able to get more lessons at the subsidised rate.

North Somerset

Training for adults in North Somerset will be subidised from April to July (£5 for the first lesson). We will run sessions on specific dates in

Weston Super Mare; Portishead; Clevedon; Nailsea; Backwell

For details or to book, contact us on 0117 353 4580

Unfortunately, we will not be able to give subsidised training to complete beginners at this time.

Types of training

We offer several types of training: 

Biking for beginners

A gentle introduction for people new to cycling or who are returning to it after a gap of several years. Whatever your age we can help you. Our oldest trainees have been in their 80s. We have taught people who have never ridden a bike in their lives to cycle in less than 40 minutes!

You'll learn new skills and develop greatly improved confidence. Cycling will become easy and pleasurable - download a Biking for Beginners info pack for more details. We ask beginners to travel to a traffic-free off-road area we have identified as suitable for training.

Urban cycling skills

Special advanced training for competent cyclists who want to improve their skills still further. We'll show you how to ride quickly and safely and to to cope with whatever the city can throw at you! You'll discover new ways of handling big roundabouts, gyratories, multi-lane junctions and dual carriageways, and how to maximise the benefits of facilities such as advanced stop lines.

You'll learn new skills and improve your riding technique. Download our Urban Cycling Skills info pack for more details.

Professional cycle training

We provide special cycle training for people who need to use a bike as part of their job. Over the years that's included Police Officers, security guards, paramedics, St John's Ambulance crew, messengers, car park attendants, postal workers and midwives! We'll teach you how to ride rapidly but safely on busy roads or in challenging conditions. We can set up a course anywhere in the UK. Please contact us for more information.

Gift vouchers

Treat a friend, colleague or family member to a cycle training lesson. It could change their life! Vouchers for a one-hour lesson cost £30. Order a voucher online or simply give the office a ring.

Feedback

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