Bikeability Holiday Courses
LifeCycle are running sessions in October half term – at Ardagh in Horfield on Tuesday 27th October & Hillcrest Primary on Thursday 29th October. These are half day courses aimed at primarily Years 5 to 8.
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Level Two
School years: Five and six
This course takes place on quieter roads to develop skills while creating a real cycling experience. Our qualified instructors support groups of 12 children to build confidence and learn road safety awareness.
Course content
- Start and stop with more confidence.
- Pass stationary vehicles parked on a road.
- Understand the road: signals, signs and road markings.
- Negotiate the road: including quiet junctions, crossroads and roundabouts.
- Share the road with other vehicles.
Level Three
School years: Seven, eight and nine
This advanced training takes place in more complex traffic systems, including speed limits above 30 mph, multi-lane roads and roundabouts. Two of our qualified instructors will lead groups of six children as they build the skills to cycle wherever they want, whenever they want.
Course content
Young people will learn more advanced skills, including how to:
- Use the best riding position for any situation.
- Ride alongside other cyclists.
- Ride on more complex roads.
- Negotiate more complex roads. For example, junctions controlled by traffic lights, multi-lane roads or cycle lanes.
- Respond confidently when a situation changes. For example, when a vehicle pulls out in front.