Bikeability
Bikeability is today’s cycle training programme.
It’s about gaining practical skills and understanding how to cycle on today’s roads with three levels to achieve. Bikeability gives everyone the skills and confidence for all kinds of cycling.
For more information contact East Riding of Yorkshire Council Road Safety Team at the following email address – road.safety.training@eastriding.gov.uk
FAQs
What age can my child start Bikeability?
Bikeability Level 1 & 2 is offered in schools across the East Riding for years 5 & 6. However, some children are ready to complete their Level 1 from Year 3 onwards. If you would like your child to do their Level 1 earlier we may be able to offer one to one training outside of school times, just get in touch with us. Bikeability Level 3 is offered to anyone over the age of 11 years old.
If your young person is about to move up to Secondary school and they are thinking of cycling to school we can offer Level 3 training which will help them plan the safest route to school, train them along the journey to school and give them some tips to keep themselves safe along the way.
Click here for more detailed information about what the training for each level involves.
What does my child need to take part in Bikeability?
Your child will need a bike which is in a roadworthy condition (two working brakes) to take part in Bikeability. The Highway Code’s ‘Rules for Cyclists’ gives some pointers as to what condition is expected for on-road cycling.
The instructor leading the Bikeability session will have the final say on whether your child’s bike is safe for them to complete the training on.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council require all children to wear a cycle helmet.
School Holiday Training
Learn to ride
This course helps to build a child’s confidence whilst improving balance and core strength. The aim is to provide participants with the skills and ability to ride a bike independently. Ideally, riders will bring their own bikes and helmets, but we do have a small number to borrow if we are made aware in advance.
Your child will be taught how to:
• Get on and off the bike correctly
• Balance
• Brake
• Steer
Parents/Guardians will be expected to remain with the children for the duration of training. A certificate and a set of bike lights are awarded upon completion.
For more information, or to find out about upcoming courses, contact the East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Road Safety Team at the following email address – road.safety.training@eastriding.gov.uk
Bikeability Level 1 & 2
The service will be provided by National Standard/Bikeability-trained cycling instructors.
Children aged 11 and over are eligible to participate (10 years old if training has been missed/not provided in year 6 at school), as long as they have a correctly fitting cycle helmet and a suitable bicycle and can ride it to the required standard of competency. (We have a small pool of bikes and helmets which can be borrowed by prior arrangement.) This aims to provide students with the skills and desire to continue cycling in the future.
This two-day session (the first morning in a traffic-free environment, the remainder on roads) will cover basic bicycle set-up and maintenance, use of brakes and gears, riding with one hand, slow riding and balancing, riding while looking behind, close control skills and cycling around obstacles.
Participants will receive a hi-vis vest, lights, and magazine to keep, together with Bikeability badges and certificates upon completion.
Please ensure that participants bring a packed lunch, drink, and any snacks they require.
For more information, or to find out about upcoming courses, contact the East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Road Safety Team at the following email address – road.safety.training@eastriding.gov.uk
Bike Check Information Sheet
This is an information sheet for parents and guardians to help ensure their child’s bike is ready for their upcoming Bikeability session. Click on the image below to enlarge it. Please pay particular attention to the section on testing brakes on the cycle.
