Cyclists
Whether it’s for work, school or pleasure, cycling has many benefits. It’s convenient, environmentally friendly and can help you keep fit.
What’s on offer across the county?
Bikeability: cyclist training for the 21st Century
Bikeability is cyclist training for the 21st Century, designed to give the next generation the skills and confidence to ride their bikes on today’s roads.
There is a range of Bikeability courses available, from ‘Learn to Ride’ to advanced level. Find out more information about Bikeability.
Every school in Essex is given the opportunity to have cycle training. For more information and/or to book Bikeability lessons in your local area contact:
• Essex
• Southend-on-Sea
• Thurrock
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children, young persons and adults at risk and our aim is to ensure all who participate in cycle training have a safe, fun, positive experience and are able to fulfil their potential.
Bikeability Family
We love teaching children to cycle with confidence, but it doesn’t stop there. We want kids to enjoy cycling as a life skill – and that means making sure they carry on cycling outside of school.
If families don’t cycle, children don’t cycle. So, we have developed Bikeability Family cycle training to help you get on your bikes. Whether you want further training for your child after they completed level 1 or 2 at school, or you as the parent need support, we’re here to help. This course is personalised to your family needs and completely free.
To book a course please go to the link below
https://essex.cycleready.co.uk/registerinterest/registerselectcoursetype
If you want more information, please email: Saferessexroads@essexhighways.org
Bikeability Learn to Ride
Bikeability Learn to Ride sessions are for children or adults who are unable to cycle. This includes anything from those children who are ready to make the move to riding with pedals, or adults who have never learnt to cycle. Sessions are taught 1:1 or 2:1, in an off road environment for a 45 min session. The cost for this is from £10 for the first lesson and subsequent lessons £20.
To book a course please go to the link below
https://essex.cycleready.co.uk/registerinterest/registerselectcoursetype
Training for Adults
Cycling brings so many benefits for your social and professional life, health, and money saving, not to mention the positive impact on traffic and the environment. So why not give cycle training a try, especially as there is no charge, we offer a range of adult courses.
Learn to Ride: 45-minute session ( Max 4 sessions ). Requirements: A bike with 2 working brakes and a helmet.
Confidence: 2-hour bespoke session, allowing you to choose where you want to cycle too and what you want to learn. Requirements: A bike with 2 working brakes and a helmet.
Advance: 2-hour bespoke sessions including using the best riding position for any situation, riding on more complex roads. This might include busier roads, more complicated junctions, or faster roads with speed limits above 30mph. Requirements: A bike with 2 working brakes and a helmet.
To book a course please go to the link below
https://essex.cycleready.co.uk/registerinterest/registerselectcoursetype
Tools for School
A suite of tools to help your school maximise the impact of Bikeability for all pupils, including what is included in Bikeability training and how to organise it; learning resources to support the curriculum and beyond; tools to help you promote and celebrate Bikeability and activities to support home-school engagement.
Find about more on whats available
Links to More Hints and Tips
Teach your child to ride a bike
Find your nearest National Cycle Network
Upcoming holiday and weekend courses
All this summer’s holiday courses are fully booked, but if you need training, please email the address below and we will try and organise bespoke courses.
The cost of courses is from £10. To request a booking form, or for more information, email: SaferEssexRoads@essexhighways.org
View a list of cycling courses.
Other courses available in Essex
Cycling training (Southend-on-Sea). Adult cycle training is available in Southend-on-Sea with frequent one-to-one sessions and lead rides. Visit the Cycle Southend website for more details.
High praise for SERP’s Bikeability instructors
Children from Great Totham Primary School have thanked the Safer Essex Roads Partnership’s Bikeability instructors with a series of hand-crafted letters.