Who for?
Our Improvers Course is designed for children aged 5-10 years old who can already to ride a bike with pedals by themselves and would like to develop their skills and confidence further.
Course description
The course (4 x 1 hour sessions) will teach children a number of more advanced skills through a range of fun activities and games.
The course will teach riders the following skills:
- Controlling speed
- Riding in a group
- Using gears
- Setting off
- Advanced cornering
- Taking a hand off the bars
- Racing skills
- Bike, helmet and clothing checks
The course will also prepare children to learn how to cycle on the road in the future (not covered during this course).
All sessions are held outdoors in a traffic free area.
Equipment
Children should bring their own bike to use during the course. The bike should be in good working order. Children are required to wear a cycle helmet at all times during the course.
Please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section at the bottom of the page for further information about what types of bikes/helmets/clothing are suitable.
Cost
£40 per child (plus a small booking fee)
How to book
To book a place on one of our Improvers courses see the below list of upcoming courses. Click on the “Book now” link next to the course that you would like to book a place on and complete the information requested.
Upcoming courses
| Dates | Times | Venue | How to book |
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| New dates coming soon... |
To help you understand the course fully we have compiled the below answers to some frequently asked questions (FAQs).
If you have any further questions about our Improvers courses that are not covered in the FAQ section please feel free to contact us.