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Bikeability Cycle Training for Schools

Breckland School Sport Partnership has secured £2880 of funding to provide its member schools with FREE Bikeability Cycle Training for pupils in Yr 5, 6 and 7 during the 2011/12 academic yearWhat is Bikeability?

Bikeability cycle training was launched in 2007 and is the Government’s flagship cycling training programme, designed to give people the skills and confidence to ride on today’s roads.   

• Bikeability training can be delivered in schools to pupils in Years 5, 6 & 7.
• It can also be delivered to adults
• It is delivered by professional national standard cycling instructors.
• Emphasis on training under real road conditions
• Three levels of training to encourage development of skills
• Delivered over two full days (level 1&2)
• Approved by the Government

Bikeability Levels  

There are three Bikeability levels;

• Level 1 - is usually covered in a traffic free environment and teaches basic cycle skills for children from seven to nine years old.
• Level 2 - is covered on quiet roads but with real traffic conditions for children of seven years or older
• Level 3 - is delivered on busier roads for children of secondary school age and adults, who have already completed Level 2. Why is Bikeability Different?

A child can start Bikeability lessons once they have learnt to ride a bike (Level 1), with 10-11 year olds progressing through to Level 2, and then Level 3 at secondary school (11-18 year)

FREE Bikeability Cycle Training for Schools

• Training is available for pupils in Years 5, 6 & 7
• Pupils will receive level 1 & 2 training.
• Training is delivered to groups of up to 12 pupils.
• All sessions will be lead by 1 lead instructor and 1 assistant instructor.
• Young people are required to bring their own bike and helmet (some equipment can be borrowed).

All training will be coordinated on behalf of the School Sport Partnership by Gold Medal Sports Ltd

If your school would like to receive FREE Bikeability Cycle training during 2011/12 please complete the below "course request form" and return it as soon as possible.

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