Bikeability is the national cycle training programme, designed to give children the practical skills, confidence and understanding they need to cycle safely and responsibly. Training develops effective bike control, observation, communication, decision-making and awareness of other road users, helping pupils prepare for independent cycling and short local journeys.

 

Take Pride CIC provides Bikeability Level 1 and Level 2 training to schools across Dartford, Gravesham, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Sittingbourne. The programme is primarily aimed at pupils in Years 5 and 6 and is delivered over an intensive two-day course by our qualified National Standards Instructors. Sessions combine controlled off-road practice with supervised training on suitable local roads, enabling children to apply their learning in a real-world environment.

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Level 1: Bike Control in a Traffic-Free Environment

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Level 1 training takes place in a controlled, traffic-free area, usually the school playground. Children develop and demonstrate the core skills required to control a bicycle safely, including preparing themselves and their bike for a journey, setting off, riding in a straight line, steering, looking behind, signalling where appropriate, using the gears and brakes, controlling speed and stopping safely.

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The Level 1 session normally lasts for a full morning, approximately three hours. Instructors assess each pupil throughout the session, and children must demonstrate the required level of control, awareness and consistency before progressing to Level 2 training on the road. This ensures that participants are suitably prepared for the next stage of the course.

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Level 2: Developing Skills and Confidence on Local Roads
 

Level 2 training is delivered in small groups on carefully selected local roads, under the close supervision of qualified instructors. Pupils learn how to start and finish a journey safely, maintain an appropriate road position, pass parked vehicles, identify and respond to hazards, communicate their intentions, understand priorities and negotiate junctions. They also develop observation and decision-making skills so they can respond appropriately to traffic and changing road conditions.

 

To achieve Level 2, pupils must demonstrate the required National Standard outcomes with an appropriate level of competence, confidence and consistency. By the end of the course, successful participants should be better equipped to plan and make short local cycling journeys, such as travelling to school, while understanding that continued practice and responsible decision-making remain essential.

 

To discuss availability or book Bikeability Level 1 and Level 2 training for your school, please email admin@takepridecic.co.uk.

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