Cycling Skills Training

Comprehensive skills-based education session(s) designed to teach bike handling skills as well as knowledge about the rules of the road and safe cycling practices. Sessions are usually led by qualified cycling instructors, working with a group of children to take them through several hours of teaching and coaching.  

Whilst school-based activities such as assemblies, classroom presentations or a Bike Rodeo, can provide children with a fun and informative introduction to cycling, a Cycling Skills Training program provides a comprehensive learning experience that gives students both skills and confidence.  

A cycling Skills Training program typically covers the following elements within its learning curriculum: 

– Bicycle safety check and simple maintenance
– Cycling equipment (well-fitted safety helmet, clothing)
– Bike handling skills (balance, turn, stop, signal)
– Rules of the road and trails (street markings and signs, traffic rules)
– Navigation and route planning
– Road safety hazards 

Training should include plenty of time for students to practice their new skills in an off-road setting such as the school parking lot, playground or gym, before then also taking students out to apply what they’ve learned through well-supervised on-road rides.   

If you are also running a Pedestrian Skills Training program, be sure to consider how it could be delivered in coordination with your Cycling Skills Training to improve efficiency of program delivery.