We provide cycle training to residents through the Bikeability programme.
Teaching people to cycle can help residents to mitigate the cost of transport, reduce traffic congestion, tackle environmental issues linked to motorised vehicles and significantly improve physical health and mental wellbeing.
Bikeability is a cycling training programme that aims to help you cycle to the National Cycling Standard. It's about gaining practical skills and becoming confident to make safe and responsible on-road journeys. That means making frequent observations, choosing suitable riding positions, communicating intentions clearly to others, and understanding priorities when negotiating shared spaces.
School Bikeability training
Most of our work involves supporting children in school. We have a waiting list that we are progressing in order and aim to offer training dates 3 to 6 months in advance of a school’s preferred training period.
If you are a school interested in booking a Bikeability course, please complete our school expression of interest form.
Select a topic below to find out more about Bikeability modules for schools.
| School years | Trainees per course | Cost per rider | Duration | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years 5 and 6 | 10 to 12 | £15 | 8 hours over 2 days | School playground, then quiet local roads |
This module aims to teach trainees to be confident and competent at cycling on quiet roads. To attend this course, riders must be able to ride a bike (set off, pedal, slow down and stop). Trainees will need to show that they meet Level 1 assessment criteria to take part in Level 2.
Holiday Bikeability training
We also run cycle courses for children and families during holidays. If you are a parent or guardian interested in being on our mailing list and getting advance notice to book future training, please register your interest on our holiday expression of interest form.
Select a topic below to find out more about Bikeability modules during holidays.
| Trainees per course | Cost per rider | Duration | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £15 | Two 45-minute sessions | Free Rangers Forest School Nursery, The Mill Barn, Manor Farm, Millards Hill, Midsomer Norton BA3 2BW |
This module aims to teach children who cannot cycle a pedal bike.
| Trainees per course | Cost per rider | Duration | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | £15 | 8 hours over 2 days | Odd Down Sports Ground cycle track, then quiet local roads |
This module aims to teach trainees to be confident and competent at cycling on quiet roads. To attend this course, riders must be able to ride a bike (set off, pedal, slow down and stop). Trainees will need to show that they meet Level 1 assessment criteria to take part in Level 2.
| Trainees per course | Cost per rider | Duration | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 6 riders | Free | 3 hours | Free Rangers Forest School Nursery, The Mill Barn, Manor Farm, Millards Hill, Midsomer Norton BA3 2BW |
This module aims to instruct the lead family member(s) to shepherd the group, with the needs of individual families in mind.
Any group with at least one over 18-year-old and one under 18-year-old is eligible for this course.
Adult cycle training
We also regularly run one-to-one cycle courses for adults. We have a waiting list that we are progressing in order and aim to offer training dates as soon as we can.
If you are an adult interested in booking a free cycle training, please complete our adult expression of interest form.
Select a topic below to find out more about Bikeability modules for adults.
| Trainees per course | Cost per rider | Duration | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Free | Two 1 hour sessions | Off road; any location in Bath and North East Somerset |
This module aims to teach adults who cannot cycle a pedal bike.
| Trainees per course | Cost per rider | Duration | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Free | One 2 hour session | On road; any location in Bath and North East Somerset |
This module aims to teach adults with the needs of the individual in mind. For example, to help with the commute to work or the school run.
Further information
During Bikeability modules, all manoeuvres are demonstrated first by our qualified Level 2 Cycling Instructors. All instructors are B&NES Council employees who undertook NSPCC Child protection in sport and physical activity training, Level 3 in Paediatric First Aid training, and diverse inclusive cycle training.
If you have any questions about our Bikeability courses, please contact us by email at bikeability@bathnes.gov.uk