Our qualified instructors deliver accredited Bikeability cycle training courses to small groups of children during the school holidays (except Christmas). The cost of these lessons is subsidised by North Somerset Council. To book, fill out the short online form. Please scroll down the page for more information about the courses we offer - and who is eligible to attend.
Level 2 Bikeabilitiy - for school Year 6 pupils
Level 2 training is for children who can already cycle and introduces them to cycling on-road. Your child will need a roadworthy bike and helmet to take part. Training begins off-road, then moves onto local roads under instructor supervision.
This summer, Level 2 training is offered as 2 x 3hr sessions on consecutive days with twelve riders and two instructors.
Level 3 Bikeability - for school Years 7 - 9 students
Level 3 training builds on the skills learnt at Level 2 and teach young people to master challenging junctions, negotiate multi-lane roads and do basic route planning. Your child must be 11+ and be a confident cyclist who can ride one-handed and look over their shoulder. Click here to see the prior ability guide for Level 3. Your child will need a roadworthy bike and helmet to take part. Training begins off-road, then moves onto local roads under instructor supervision.
This summer, Level 3 training is offered as 2 x 2hr sessions on consecutive days with six riders and two instructors
What to bring
Your child will need to bring a roadworthy bike and a helmet. Please note that due to COVID-19 instructors are not allowed to adjust helmets. Sessions will go ahead when it's raining, so please make sure they bring weather-appropriate clothing, a drink and a snack.
Cost
Levels 2 & 3 training is offered FREE to children and young people who live in North Somerset. However, to book you must pay a £10 refundable deposit. This money will be refunded once your child has attended the training. For more information about our cancellation policy, please see our Terms & Conditions.
Safety during COVID-19
The Bikeability Trust (our professional body) have been working with the Department for Education to lay out strict safe systems of work to enable training to take place during this time.
To attend your child must be well, not suffering from any COVID-19 symptoms or living with anyone who is symptomatic.
By booking training, parents are confirming that their child can understand and abide by social distancing rules and will follow the instructions of the course leaders. We reserve the right to terminate a session or course early if the course leaders feel it is in any way unsafe to continue.
Upcoming course dates - scroll down to book
Please check the date, time and location carefully before booking. If you're having trouble filling out the form - or you have a question that wasn't answered on this page - please contact frances@lifecycleuk.org.uk. Otherwise please fill out this form to book. Please note, you cannot book by email.