Level 1 Absolute beginners Held in an off road environment, the course will give you all the necessary bike handling skills you need prior to cycling on the road.
- Bike safety checks
- Getting on and off the bike safely
- Starting off and pedalling without help
- Stopping safely
- Riding without wobbling
- Steering where the rider wants to go
- Using gears effectively
- Stopping quickly under control
- Steering to avoid objects
- Looking behind without wobbling
- Signalling left and right without wobbling
Level 2 Road skills for beginners This training will take place on the road at pre risk assessed locations allowing you to experience and learn the manoeuvres necessary for the majority of your cycling needs.
- Starting from side of road
- Stopping at the side of the road
- Looking all around including behind
- Understanding road positioning and where to signal
- Passing a parked car or slower moving vehicles
- Passing side roads safely
- Turning left into a major road from a minor road and right from a minor road into a major road
- Correct and safe use of a U turn
- Use of cycle lanes
- Adequate understanding of the Highway Code
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Level 3 Advanced road skills Held on the Road, this training is for the more proficient cyclist who wants to cycle assertively in demanding traffic conditions. The training would be suitable for the cyclist wishing to commute to work in a busier town centre.
- Route planning
- Traffic light controlled junctions
- Multi lane roads
- Correct use of filtering
- Roundabouts
- Understanding other issues; suitable clothing, lighting, cycle equipment and bike maintenance.
