Bikeability Courses

Bikeability is the government’s national cycle training programme. It helps you learn practical skills and understand how to cycle on today’s roads. Bikeability gives everyone the confidence to cycle and enjoy this skill for life.

Bikeability training is delivered in schools across Norfolk. However, not every school hosts training for its pupils. That is why we have set up Bikeability courses during school holidays, to enable every child to take part.

We offer a variety of Bikeability training, including;

Bikeability Level 1 – Level 1 is an exciting gateway to starting your cycling adventure. Level 1 takes place off-road, normally on a school playground or tennis court. This means that children can learn in a traffic-free environment. Most children take part in Level 1 between the ages of 7 and 9 years old.

Bikeability Level 2 – Level 2 teaches children how to grow more confident with each turn of the pedal. Our expert instructors will lead riders onto quiet roads, to experience “real” cycling. Most children take part in Level 2 between the ages of 9 and 11 years old.

Bikeability Level 3 – Children can be ready for Level 3 from 11 years old, once they have completed previous levels. Bikeability Level 3 is taught in smaller groups so every course is tailored to riders’ needs. It might focus on a skill you might want to practice more, or a tricky road where you travel often.

Bikeability Fix – During Fix training children learn the essentials of cycle maintenance, including; how to undertake a bike safety check and minor repairs such as how to repair a puncture and replace an inner tube.

Children will need a road worthy bike (with two working brakes) and a helmet to use during the course. Check out this video showing “How to check a bike is safe to use“.