Learn To Ride
Grasping the basics of learning to ride, delivered in a quiet off road location (such as a local park) usually 1:1
Taught by riding a bike with the pedals taken off and the seat low enough to scoot and learn to balance
We will progress to riding with pedals at your pace
NB. The key to success is learning on the right bike that is the right size.
Bike Skills 1
A short games based course Aimed at children who are pedalling independently and wishing to build their skills and confidence. 2 hours of teaching delivered off road
improving bike control and balance
making the bike go where you want
learning to stand up on the bike
improving rider mobility on the bike
learning to ride amongst others
Bike Skills 2
An introduction for beginners delivered off road for 2 hours in total
How to start | How to stop
how to manoeuvre
how to get your hands off the bars
Looking behind | balance and control
how to know your bike is safe to ride
simple adjustments and improvements in bike fit
locking your bike | ensuring you are safe to ride | what to carry
Introductory Road Skills
AN introduction to learning to ride, with teaching delivered on roads with a speed limit of less than 30mph for up to 6 hours in total
a refresh of ‘bike skills 2’
Where to ride in the road | Passing side roads
Passing parked cars and obstacles
Where to position at junctions
Priorities | Road signs and lines
Complex Road Skills
A more advanced skills lesson delivered on roads, riding in more complex road situations up to 3 hours in total
A refresh of ‘introductory road skills’
Filter lanes and junctions
Queuing traffic | Traffic lights
Multi lane roads | Roundabouts
Riding with traffic travelling at greater speed
Off road cycle paths and routes
Longer rides | Carrying stuff
Group Riding Skills
Riding in and amongst others, delivered off road at first, if improving then delivered on road
Single line riding
Riding to save energy
Pelotons
Group riding techniques and etiquette
Cyclist communications, signs, signals
Introduction/ returning to riding a road bike
Individual tuition and bespoke courses can be arranged
Basic bike fit
Maintenance, checks and adjustments
Personal kit | Rider positions on the bike
Gears | Cleating in
Building miles | Building fitness
Introduction to bike care and maintenance
A brief introduction to taking care of your bike to further your riding skills
Cleaning and caring for your bike
Assessing your bike for wear
Mending a puncture
Simple maintenance
Easy changes to setup to suit your riding
Individual tuition
If you feel more comfortable learning on your own or your needs have not been met by the above courses, please contact and we can arrange or suggest a suitable learning occasion for you.