We aim to make cycling safer by offering Bikeability courses. Bikeability is a cycle proficiency scheme designed to give cyclists the skills and confidence to ride their bikes on today's roads.
The cycle training team
We now have 15 professionally qualified and nationally accredited cycling teachers and soon the cycle training team will be receiving a van.
The van will be a mobile cycle training centre and will carry 30 pool bikes to venues in the borough, bringing safer cycling tuition to more children and adults.
Training in schools
We provide cycling tuition in conjunction with the borough’s schools during term time and school holidays.
- The courses aim to teach children how to cycle safely at all times, and especially when out on the road in traffic. They follow national standards guidelines as developed by the Cycle Touring Club.
- Safety helmets and high visibility tabards are worn at all times.
- The training incorporates bike skills, road craft, the Highway Code and awareness of other road users.
- This training is generally for years five and six pupils, although we also teach secondary school pupils.
- Students are provided with the opportunity to attain levels one, two and three of the new national Bikeability Award scheme. They are awarded certificates as they reach each level.
- Training goes ahead in most weather conditions so students gain experience in a variety of conditions.
Further information
Parents wanting to find out more about how their children can participate should contact their school.
Schools wanting to participate in the cycle training scheme (or discuss how it fits in with Schools Travel Plans and cycle shelters) can contact us using the details at the top right of this page.
Adult cycling instruction and cycle instructor training
Greenwich Council is also involved in providing and facilitating courses to give adults cycling instruction and cycle instructor training.
For more information please contact us using the details at the top right of this page.
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