Cycle training

We use an outside company to carry out all adult and child cyclist training courses in the borough.

Children

We use a two tier training programme for children. The entry level is a basic skills course aimed at children and young people aged eight years old and upwards and consists of two sessions of two hours each which take place off-road. This course covers bike maintenance, practical manoeuvres and Highway Code theory and aims to provide them with grounding for on-road training.

The next level is the on-road training aimed at children and young people aged ten years old and above. It consists of four training sessions of two hours each. The cyclists will use local roads to practice manoeuvres commonly used by all cyclists. A more in depth study of the Highway Code will form the basis of theoretical training.

Children are then awarded certification and a prize for completing their training.

Adults

Adults are offered 'Learn to Ride' courses which lasts approximately one hour, depending on the needs of the individual trainee, and involves one to one training with a qualified instructor.

Adults are also offered 'Confidence' courses which are designed for those who know how to ride but lack the necessary skills or confidence to ride on the road. The training consists of two sessions of one hour each with a qualified instructor, on a one to one basis, that is conducted on the road. Occasionally adult courses are offered in parks around Newham.

All training courses, where possible, will comply with Adult/Children National Guidelines for Organisers and Instructors on Cyclist Training.


For more information email cycle.training@newham.gov.uk.