Cycle Training
CYCLIST TRAINING FOR ALL - 2012-13 Programme
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NEWS FOR 2012! As a Biking Borough, Kingston is now subsidising One-to-One Cycle training at £5 for adults who live, work or study in the Royal Borough of Kingston. Please visit the Adult and Family section for more information. We are also offering Bikeability Level 3 at a new subsidised rate of £5 (usually £30) for a 2 hour session to be taken in Summer Time evenings and school holidays. Find out more in the Bikeability 3 section below. |
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CHILDREN
Bikeability Level 1 and 2
These week-long courses include:
- Bike checks
- Control skills
- Highway Code
- On-road cycling on quiet public roads
Successful completion is rewarded with a badge and certificate to show a satisfactory standard of achievement for those wishing to cycle to school on quiet roads
Courses are available to all Primary and Junior schools during term-time, free of charge. This service is delivered all year round with a special service during the Easter and Summer Holidays. Please enquire with your school to find out when they will host the next courses.
Bikeability Level 3
We offer Bikeability Level 3 for young cyclists who already completed Bikeability Level 2. It aims to build their skills and you can feel more confident about them undertaking longer journeys including main roads.
This tailored training includes:
- Route planning
- Roundabouts
- Traffic light controlled junctions
- Main roads
Spring and Summer Progamme:
We are offering a new subsidised rate of £5 (Usually £30) for a 2 hour session to be taken in Summer time evenings and School Holidays. The session can be shared by 2 cyclists. We come to you!
This training is exclusively offered to confident young cyclists who have already achieved Bikeability Level 2.
Please use the link below and select Level 3 mentioning two dates preferences.
For all enquiries or to book over the phone:
Email: cycling@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Tel: 020 8547 5002
ONE-TO-ONE FOR ADULTS & FAMILIES
You could be a complete beginner who’s never sat on a bicycle before, a novice rider who wants to have someone alongside them while getting confident to cycle on the road, or an experienced rider wanting to master a particular on-road situation.
One to one lessons are available to address whatever specific needs you have relating to cycling. Individual training is available for adults and children. We can also provide tailor-made training for families, social groups and workplaces.
Our professional Cyclist Instructors are nationally accredited and available 7 days a week to meet you at a time and place to suit you.
We charge:
| Sessions | Level | Fee |
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| 1 hour | Complete Beginners or Beginners | £5* |
| 1.5.hours | Beginners or Road Riding | £5* |
| 2 hours | Road Riding or Advanced Road Riding | £5* |
| 2 hours | Child Bikeability Level 3 | £5** |
* For adults who live, work or study in the Royal Borough of Kingston. Subject to availability until March 2013. Standard fee is £20 - £30 per session.
** For confident young cyclists who have already achieved Bikeability Level 2. Subject to availability until March 2013. Standard fee is £30 per session.
We can provide training bicycles for adult complete beginners only.
Also see:
For all enquiries or to book over the phone:
Email: cycling@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Tel: 020 8547 5002
Family Cyclist Training
It can take some time for a child (and parents!) to adjust to independent cycling when a child outgrows the safety seat on their parent’s bike. This course improves the cycling skills and confidence of the youngster and equips the parents with the knowledge and abilities to accompany their child effectively on quiet roads.
Family courses are run by request at schools, with the support of volunteer parents.
If you would like a course to take place at your child's school, please ask your Head Teacher to contact the Cyclist Training Co-ordinator on 020 8547 5826 or email CCST@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
MAINTENANCE COURSES
One of the joys of cycling is that it’s one of the most convenient and cheapest ways of getting around. Being able to carry out your own basic bike maintenance and repairs will save you even more money and hassle. Kingston Council’s Climate Change & Sustainable Travel Team are again running a series of workshops where our qualified instructors show you how to keep your bike safe and on the road.
We are delighted to work in partnership with the Eco-op, New Malden and running our courses in their dedicated cycle workshop. The Eco-op is a community enterprise refurbishing furnitures and second hand bicycles back to the community.
For more information, visit the link below:
Related External Links:
The courses are held on the following Saturdays:
| Date | Time | Course |
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| Saturday 18 February 2012 | 09:00 - 13.00 | Course 17 |
| Saturday 14 April 2012 | 09:00 - 13.00 | Course 1 |
| Saturday 19 May 2012 | 09:00 - 13.00 | Course 2 |
| Saturday 23 June 2012 | 09:00 - 13.00 | Course 3 |
| Saturday 21 July 2012 | 09:00 - 13.00 | Course 4 |
| Saturday 18 August 2012 | 09:00 - 13.00 | Course 5 |
| Saturday 15 September 2012 | 09:00 - 13.00 | Course 6 |
Topics:
- Complete an ‘M Check’. This will allow you to check key parts of your bike for wear and nip in the bud any developing problems.
- Adjust and balance your brakes and replace your brake pads.
- Make some minor adjustments that make your riding experience more comfortable.
- Remove your rear wheel, inner-tube and tyre and how to repair a puncture.
The course is only £20 per person to cover the venue costs.
To book, please send us payment and your booking form
For more information and courses availability call 020 8547 5002 or email cycling@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Other Courses
The Kingston Cycling Campaign runs a longer bicycle maintenance course in conjunction with Kingston Council's Adult Education services. To find out when the next course is taking place, email mail@kingstoncycling.org.uk