What is a Bikeability course?
Bikeability is the government’s national cycle training programme. It helps you learn practical skills and understand how to cycle on today’s roads. Bikeability gives everyone the confidence to cycle and enjoy this skill for life. For all levels of experience.
Who runs Bikeability?
The Bikeability Trust
Bikeability is administered by The Bikeability Trust; a charitable organisation aiming to advance the cycling education of the public (in particular young children). The Trust itself manages, develops and promotes Bikeability, and is responsible for distributing The Bikeability award materials.
How long is the Bikeability course?
5-day
About the courses Our 5-day courses look after 12 riders. It covers: bike checks. control skills.
Do Bikeability instructors get paid?
All our cycle training is paid at an hourly rate as a freelance instructor. *Trainee instructors will be deemed fully qualified after their training period of 100 allocated school hours has been completed.
Are Bikeability courses free?
Ealing offers free cycle training at schools that show their commitment to active travel by working with the council’s School Travel Team and achieving Transport for London’s (TfL) STARS accreditation. The training takes place at the school’s premises for Level 1 courses and on local roads for Level 2.
What happens on Bikeability?
Bikeability is a progressive programme in which trainees first master cycle handling skills in motor traffic-free environments (Level 1), then develop skills and confidence to cycle on local roads and simple junctions (Level 2), before tackling often busier, multi-lane roads and complex junctions (Level 3).
What is Bikeability Scotland?
Bikeability Scotland is a cycle training programme, usually delivered in schools between P5 and S2, that teaches children to cycle safely, to learn how to deal with traffic and that, above all, gets children excited about cycling.
What age is Bikeability?
‘ The training generally takes place during the school day. Level 1 Bikeability is intended for children in Year 4 and below, and Level 3 for those in the early years of secondary school, although far fewer schools offer courses at these stages.
How do I become a cycle instructor?
Here are the main steps to becoming an indoor cycling instructor:
- Get certified – choose a certification course for indoor cycling instructors.
- Keep practicing – maintain a practicing routine to keep you fit.
- Get insured – after getting certified, you’ll likely need indoor cycling instructor insurance to find work.
Is Bikeability compulsory?
No. Currently, about half of all schools in England offer Bikeability training. ‘At the moment, cycling is not part of the National Curriculum, so there’s no obligation for schools to offer Bikeability or other similar training, although there are many advocates for including it in the Curriculum,’ says Paul.
Does cycling proficiency still exist?
The Cycling Proficiency Test stopped being used in 2007. It was superseded by a new scheme, branded ‘Bikeability’, which was introduced by the Department of Transport as part of their National Standard for Cycle Training plan.
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