Cycle Training
Road Safety training is one of the most effective ways of promoting cycling. Training is not intended to impose restrictions on behaviour, but to increase skills and confidence.
Dudley's cycle training scheme is delivered by a team of instructors. It is based on the National Standards for Child and Adult Cycle Training. These standards fall into three levels, as outline below:
Level 2: You will be able to make a trip safely to school, work or leisure on quiet roads.
Level 3: You will be able to make a trip to school, work or leisure on busy roads and using complex junctions and road features.
A full list of the outcomes for each level is available using the National Standards link on the left
Training is carried out through our schools courses, and with groups and individuals through our personalised training programme.
Primary Schools
Secondary Schools
Holiday Courses
Personalised Training
The English Regions Cycling Development Team had this to say about our cycle training program in 2003- "The authority currently offers training to primary and secondary school children and to adults. Some 39% of primary school children receive mainly on road training and there is a commendable target to increase this to 75%. While secondary school children can currently receive the primary school course on request, the authority is investigating introducing a more advanced course. Few adults take training. All training is carried out by professional instructors who are mainly cyclists."
All primary school training is provided free of charge. Schools are contacted every other year to invite them to register. Training takes place in Year 3 and Year 5. To take part, pupils will need a suitable bicycle and existing skills covering Level 1a of the National Standards
Two year rolling program - list of schools
Age group: Year 3
Course Name: Cycle Skills
Course Summary: Simple bike checks, safety advice and
off road training are included. The course helps children to improve their
balance and control of the bicycle, ride with one hand on the bars and have some
fun! It is an ideal stepping stone to the Safer Cycling course.
Level Covered: Level 1b
Cycle Skills - more information
Age group: Year 5
Course Name: Safer Cycling
Course Summary: Covers
the highway code, safer cycling, basic bike checks and on and off road
training. Once children have been trained we hope schools will allow them to
travel to school by bicycle.
Level Covered: Level 1b and introduction to Level 2
Safer Cycling - more information
Class based training
As resources restrict the number of children practical training can be offered to, we have a range of alternatives to offer.
An excellent video (On Yer Bike) can be borrowed, covering all aspects included in the Safer Cycling course. For older children a pack called "Forever Cycling", which includes activities and a video, offers a dramatic alternative. Packs of worksheets and project ideas are also available.
If your school would like a cycling focus day (including a practical challenge) contact us to discuss what we can offer.
We try to organise Safer Cycling Courses for young people aged 9 - 12 during school holidays, for those who have not had the opportunity to take part during the school term. Times and location vary, but there is normally a £5 registration fee. Please contact us to find out what dates we have planned.
Age group:
secondary school pupils and groups of young people aged 11+
Course Name: Cycle Training Plus (CT+)
Course Summary:
It is for anyone who wants to improve their cycling skills and find out more
about riding on the roads. After developing advanced control skills in an
off-road setting instructors ride with trainees, building confidence for riding
on the roads in real situations. Training is progressive, and tailored to the
group.
Level Covered: Level 1b, Level 2 and introducing Level 3 when appropriate
Training is delivered one-to -one or to small groups (e.g. families) and the length / content is tailored to level and needs of trainee(s). We can cater for everyone from a beginner who has never ridden a bike, through to an experienced cyclists looking to gain advanced skills and techniques for dealing with traffic.
Times and locations to suit the trainee(s). Training is subsidised, however there is a cost for trainees. Some colleges and employers will fund cycle training.
