Cycle training

Training for children

The Road Safety Team offers cycle training to all schools in the borough for children who have a roadworthy bike.

Year 4 pupils are offered Level 1 of the Bikeability Cycle course. This is delivered in the playground for one half-day session teaching basic cycle control skills including starting and pedaling; stopping; manoeuvring; signaling and using the gears.

Years 5 and 6 pupils are offered a Level 1/2 course. This training is delivered over four half-days either morning or afternoon .The training is on-road, and is designed to increase confidence and enhance skills to enable pupils to use the roads more safely.

Apply for cycle training for year 4 students

In 2013 cycle training for year 4 students will be held between April and May. Please complete the online form 'National Standards cycle training application form for schools - year 4'. You will find a link on the right-hand of this web page.

Apply for cycle training for years 5 and 6 students

In 2013 cycle training for year 5 and 6 students will be held between May and July. Please complete the online form 'National Standards cycle training application form for schools - years 5 & 6'. You will find a link on the right-hand of this web page.

Training for adults

We are able to offer individual refresher/confidence-raising sessions aimed at adults who wish to ride their cycle for transport (home to work - work to home) or leisure purposes.

The sessions are to the National Standard at levels 1, 2 and 3. They are delivered by nationally accredited cycle trainers by appointment. To seek further information about availability and cost (nominal) please contact us.

How to contact us

Bury Road Safety Unit
3 Knowsley Place, Duke Street, Bury, BL9 0EJ

Phone: 0161 253 5552
E-mail: roadsafety@bury.gov.uk.

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