The adult Bikeability training is available in group sessions that last 2 to 4 hours and cater to different abilities. Other than those undertaking their first two learn to ride sessions, each participant must provide their own, roadworthy bike to participate in the training sessions.
The minimum age to participate in this training is 18 years.
Learn to Ride
Learn to Ride sessions are suitable for adults who have never got around to learning to ride a bike but want to give it a go. The sessions are delivered on a 1-2-1 basis in a safe environment. With a bit of encouragement, you could soon be up and riding and ready for the basic course.
Basic Cycle Skills
This course is suitable for anyone who can ride but needs to build confidence. You will practice in a safe, traffic free environment with a fully qualified instructor. These sessions are suitable for anyone needing help with the basics of signalling, gears and looking behind.
Urban Cycle Skills
Improve your cycling skills with a free session tailored to you. You will start in a safe off-road environment to refresh your cycling technique and develop new skills before moving on to practice on quiet roads.
Advanced Cycle Skills
Perfect your cycling techniques with a free session from a fully qualified trainer. Improve your performance when dealing with complex junctions, heavy traffic or cycling at night and receive assurance that you are cycling efficiently and effectively.
Escorted rides for commuting to your place of work or study
As part of this free service we are able to plan a suitable route and then ride it with you so that you become familiar and more at ease, thereafter you are able to complete the journey on your own.
Why not enrol on one of our courses to get you started, improve your confidence, or gain useful 'on road' cycling skills? We are here to help you on your way and run a series of cycle-training sessions, catering for all levels, throughout the year.
Courses
| Learn to Ride | Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 28 April | 10am, 11am, 12pm | Norman Park | ||
| Sunday 7 July | 10am, 11am, 12pm | Norman Park | ||
| Sunday 4 August | 10am, 11am, 12pm | Norman Park | ||
| Basic Skills | ||||
| Sunday 19 May | 10.30am, 12.15pm | Norman Park | ||
| Saturday 13 July | 10.30am, 12.15pm | Norman Park | ||
| Sunday 14 July | 10.30am, 12.15pm | Norman Park | ||
| Urban Skills | ||||
| Sunday 12 May | 10am - 1pm | Norman Park | ||
| Sunday16 June | 10am - 1pm | Norman Park | ||
| Saturday 20 July | 10am - 1pm | Norman Park | ||
| Sunday 18 August | 10am - 1pm | Norman Park | ||
| Sunday 22 September | 10am - 1pm | Norman Park | ||
| Saturday 19 October | 10am - 1pm | Norman Park | ||
How to book a course
Please complete an application form stating the course that you are interested in. If you are applying for Advanced Skills, we will contact you once you have applied.