cycle training
Active Travel is healthy travel and we hope this program of activities and events can help contribute to the fantastic work already being carried out across the city.
We would like to help make our city more active, and safe, so we can offer your school a range of workshops that look to build on healthy, active, safe messages.
- Under 10's cycle training - download ‘Pedal Power Level 1’ for nursery and infants and 'Pedal Power Level 2' for ages 3,4 and 5 years
- Bikeability on road training, available to all Year 6 children, courtesy of Outcomes UK
- Urban Rides in Education - for Secondary up to University students
Alongside pupil training, the program is offering a series of opportunities for teachers and the wider school community.
Urban rides for children - Bike Care, riding confidence, route planning, equipment, safety... whatever it takes to get more people riding their bikes, we want to break down the barriers to experiencing the full joy of the many forms of cycling available to young people in our city.
By teaming up with your School, College and the University we hope to get more people cycling for travel, leisure and fun.
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Bike Riding Skills – practice some basics in a traffic free environment to gain confidence
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Safer Cycling – our instructors will talk you through some top tips on how to stay safe on your bike
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Route Planning – we will help look at alternative routes to school/places of interest, allowing you to avoid traffic and relax on your wheels
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Basic Maintenance – pre-journey checks and simple tips to prolong the life of your ride and save some money!
A free goody bag will also go to all who complete the full program. If you would like your school/college to be involved, then they need to request more information from roadsafety@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Urban rides for adults - Whatever it takes to get more people riding their bikes, we want to break down the barriers to experiencing the full joy of the many forms of cycling available to people in our city.
We will be organising and offering a variety of help throughout the city for those who feel they would like a helpful hand in the right direction, this will including bike riding skills, safer cycling, route planning and basic bike maintenance (as described above).
These sessions will be open to the public as an all access program, but we will additionally be teaming up with businesses to get more people cycling for travel, leisure and fun. If your company would like to request our services, or for more information about our full adult training offer, please contact roadsafety@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
