Bikeability Balance
Bikeability is a national cycle training scheme. It’s like cycling proficiency, but better. It’s about gaining practical skills and understanding how to cycle on today’s roads.
Balance training is the first step in learning to ride a bike. During this 2 hour course which runs over two days children will learn to develop their cycle handling on a bike with no pedals through fun games and activities. At the end of the course the children will be able to
- apply brakes while stationary, and cover them while riding
- push off firmly • propel themselves forward using big strides looking ahead with their head up
- ride faster and slower
- glide after gaining momentum
- slow down and stop smoothly
- look out for other riders and hazards ahead, slowing down or stopping if necessary.
At this point some children will be ready to progress to using pedals and taking part in a Learn to Ride course. Your instructor will be able to advise you if your child is ready for this.
If you cancel more than 48 hours before the start of the course, you can either book onto another alternative course or if preferred, you will receive a refund.
If your child is eligible for free school meals, you will be able to access the course free of charge. Please email bikeability@bcpcouncil.gov.uk to provide proof of this eligibility and a member of the team will be in contact to discuss how we can make this provision. Please state the date, time and location of the course you would like to book together with the name of your child so that this can be arranged. You will first need to register on our booking system and add the details of your child.
If you have a query regarding our courses, please call the Bikeability Team on 01202 127 867/ 01202 123 982 or email bikeability@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.
Instructors
Our instructors are all fully qualified to the national standard, DBS checked and trained in first aid. They also receive annual safeguarding training.
Contact us
When you book your child on a course, you’ll be given a number to contact us and mobile telephone numbers for your child's instructors on the day.
Sometimes emails may get caught in the junk or spam folder, so check these if you’re expecting an email from us.