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The Royal Borough has excellent cycle routes with easy to follow direction signs and the best way to get more people cycling, more safely and more often, is through training.

Training helps riders develop cycling skills which in turn increases their confidence and level of enjoyment. We offer a range of cyclist training for all ages and abilities.

All of our instructors are accredited to the National Standards

For further information or to make a booking, contact the Cyclist Training Co-ordinator on 020 8547 5865 or email cycling@rbk.kingston.gov.uk

Instructor Training

Bikeability is here!

Bikeability is the all new cycling training scheme for the 21^st century. It is designed to give the next generation the skills and confidence to ride their bikes on today's roads.

More than 200 pupils successfully took part in piloting Bikeability in autumn of 2006 and Kingston was one of the few local authorities to officially launch this national scheme in the spring of 2007.

Participants are encouraged to achieve three levels, recognising that there is always more to learn and to enjoy on a bike:

Bikeability Level 1 and 2 for Children

These week long cyclist training courses are offered to Year 5 primary school children and above.

It is a combination of theory and tuition covering the Highway Code, bike-handling skills and most importantly on-road training.

These courses are normally run during term times with an additional holiday programme during the spring and summer holidays. We have developed Bikeability Level 3 courses (see below) for pupils who have successfully completed Bikeability Level 2 and expect to train over 1200 students this year.

Term time courses

Please enquire with your primary school to find out when the next available course takes place.

Holiday Courses 2008

Kingston Council’s Road Safety and Travel Awareness Unit runs courses during the Easter, Half Term, and Summer Holidays
All training is delivered in part on public roads, and leads to a qualification required by many secondary schools.

A course spans for a week of mornings or afternoons and are for children in Years 5 and over. They are free of charge as part of the Council’s Road Safety training programme.

To book on a course you can download the application below or call the Road Safety and Travel Awareness Unit on 020 8547 5865 or email cycling@rbk.kingston.gov.uk, providing your name, address and contact number.

Please note - All Trainees must bring a road worthy bike; we will not allow an unsafe bike to be used

Roadworthy: To brakes fitted and working properlly, brake pads in good order and not worn, tyres in good condition, pumped up, chain and gears working smoothly, handle bars securely fitted and with bar end plugs. The sessions are short and the instructors can only do minor adjustments.

Summer Holiday Courses

WEEK 1	Course no	Time	Venue
28th July - 1st August	1	10am-12pm	Moor Lane
	2	10am-12pm	ChristChurch Primary New Malden
	3	13:30-15:30pm	Grand Avenue
	4	13:30-15:30pm	Fern Hill
Week 2
4th - 8th August	5	10am-12pm	Shrewsbury House School
	6	10am-12pm	Fern Hill
	7	13:30-15:30pm	Burlington Juniors
	8	13:30-15:30pm	St Andrews and St Marks
Week 3
11th-15th August	9	10am-12pm	Tolworth Girls
	10	10am-12pm	Coombe Girls
	11	13:30-15:30pm	Shrewsbury House
	12	13:30-15:30pm	Moor Lane
Week 4
18th-22nd August	13	10am-12pm	Burlington Juniors
	14	10am-12pm	Fern Hill
	15	13:30-15:30pm	Tolworth Girls
	16	13:30-15:30pm	Coombe Girls

Application form available below.

Bikeability Level 3 for Children

We now offer Bikeability level 3 for children who have completed Bikeability level 2  at their school.

Bikeability level 3 is free for children who live or go to school in the borough.

Bikeability level 3 gives on-road cycling experience and training, so your child can build their skills and you can feel more confident about them undertaking journeys – such as to and from school -- by bike.

The ratio is 1 instructor for 2 trainees, so you can be sure your child will get a high standard of training. As mentiond above all of our instructors are accredited to the National Standard.

Dates for 2008

Dates are listed in the 'Bikeability Level 3 Details and Dates' document below

To book on a course you can download the application below or call the Road Safety and Travel Awareness Unit on 020 8547 5865 or email cycling@rbk.kingston.gov.uk, providing your name, address and contact number.

Group Cyclist Training for Adults

Whether you have not ridden for years, never ridden at all or want to master on-road situations, Adult Cyclist Training is for you. Held over three weekday evenings during the spring and summer months, this course provides a safe, social and supportive environment to help you achieve your aims and build your confidence.

Due to the high number of instructors at each course, classes are tailored to match the needs of each individual.

Each course has 3 sessions in the evening.

2008 courses

• Thursdays May 1, 8 and 15, 7-9pm, at the Hawker Centre, Lower Ham Road, Kingston
• Wednesdays June 18 and 25 and July 2, 7-9pm, at Tolworth Girls' School
• Mondays 7, 14 and 21 July, 7-9pm, at Castle Hill Primary School
• Tuesdays July 29 and August 5 and 12, 7-9pm, at Richard Challoner School

For further information or to book, please download an application pack below or contact the Road Safety and Travel Awareness Unit on 020 8547 5865 or at cycling@rbk.kingston.gov.uk, providing your name, address and contact number.

One-to-One Cyclist Training

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 by the hour 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 Cyclist Instructors are all Nationally Accredited and are available 7 days a week to meet you at a time and place to suit you.

We charge a subsidised rate of £12.50 per hour with concession to pensioners, people on benefit and students in full time education.

For further information or to book, please contact the Road Safety and Travel Awareness Unit on 020 8547 5865 or at cycling@rbk.kingston.gov.uk, providing your name, address and contact number.

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 cycling@rbk.kingston.gov.uk,.

Bicycle Maintenance

Are your brakes squeaking? Your tyres punctured? Then this course is for you! It introduces basic maintenance to keep your bicycle in good health, as well as "first aid" repairs.

2008 Courses

21 June

19 July

16 August

13 September

More dates to be announced soon!

All courses are held at St John's church hall, Kingston Road, New Malden KT3 3RU (opposite Homebase) from 9am-1pm on a Saturday. Light refreshments provided.

To find out more, contact the Road Safety and Travel Awareness Unit on 020 8547 5865 or at cycling@rbk.kingston.gov.uk. to book a place.