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People of all ages and abilities cycle in the Borough, for fun, to exercise and to get around. Download the leaflet below for easy ways to get involved!

Why you are better off by bike:

• Cycling is quick - cycling is four times faster than walking, and is often quicker than other forms of transport, especially in congested urban areas.

• It's reliable - journey times are more consistent and predictable as bikes are less affected by heavy traffic flows

• It saves you money - cycling is an inexpensive form of transport

• Cycling is healthy and enjoyable.- regular cycling can help improve your strength, stamina and posture, and reduce the risk of coronary heart disease

• Lower CO₂ Emissions - you will make a positive contribution to improving the Borough’s environment by reducing local congestion, air pollution and noise pollution

Cyclist Training Programme

RBK is an accredited cyclist training provider that delivers best practice as set by the National Standard or Bikeability. It delivers the government's cycling strategy to get “more people cycling, more safely, more often.” It aims to create a new generation of safe, confident cyclists through quality and effective training available to all.

On-road training is a key part of the programme as it has proved highly effective in encouraging safer and more confident cycling.

Courses:
We offer a comprensive programme for both Adults and Children

• Children
  Bikeability Level 1 & 2 courses: Introduction to road riding
  Bikeability Level 3, Journey riding
  

• Adults
  Evening cycling courses
  One-to-one cyclist training
  Maintenance courses
  Monthly social rides

RBK is also a national Instructor Training Provider creating professionals cyclist for Kingston as well as in and around London. All instructors are accredited to the National Standard on a 4-day course before working with trainee cyclists.

Contact us:

For more information and bookings follow the links on the left of this page, or contact us:

The Climate Change and Sustainable Travel Group
Telephone: 020 8547 5865
Email: CCST@rbk.kingston.gov.uk

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