Dudley's cycle training is based on three key documents
The standards were developed by the National Cyclist Training Reference Group, which is made up from representatives of interested bodies and organisations, including LARSOA, CTC and RoSPA.
Each level builds on the previous one, and outcomes are progressive. .
Level 1a First time rider – you need support to ride a bike
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A1 |
You can get on and off the bike without help |
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A2 |
You can start off and pedal with help |
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A3 |
You can stop without help |
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A4 |
You can ride along without help |
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A5 |
You can start without help |
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A6 |
You can make the bike go where you want to |
Level 1b You can ride a bike without support but need better control
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B0 |
You can start and stop without help |
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B1 |
You can use your gears |
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B2 |
You can stop quickly |
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B3 |
You can swerve to avoid objects |
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B4 |
You can look all around, including behind, without wobbling |
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B5 |
You can signal right and left without wobbling |
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B6 |
You can look behind and signal at the same time without wobbling |
Level 2 You have good control. You are now able to use your skills on the roads
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1 |
You can start an on-road journey |
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2 |
You can finish an on-road journey |
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3 |
You are aware of everything around you as you ride including people behind you |
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4 |
You understand where to ride on the roads you are using |
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5 |
You can pass parked or slower moving vehicles |
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6 |
You are able to pass side roads |
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7 |
You can turn right into a major road and left into a minor road. You are able to make a u-turn |
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8 |
You can turn left into a major road and right into a minor road |
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9 |
You are able to take the lane when you need to |
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10 |
You can decide if a cycle lane is going to help your journey |
| 12 | You can explain why you have made decisions and therefore demonstrate understanding of safe riding strategy |
| 13 | You have a basic understanding of the highway code, in particular how to interpret road signs |
Level 3 You are confident to do some local journeys independently. You are now ready to look at more complicated situations.
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1 |
You understand how to use roundabouts |
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2 |
You can use junctions controlled by traffic lights |
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3 |
You can use multilane roads and turn off and into them |
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4 |
You understand filtering and can decide when to filter and when to wait |
| 5 | You know how to use on and off road cycle facilities |
| 6 | You have demonstrated hazard perception and strategies to deal with hazards |
| 7 | You have an understanding of route planning |