Cycle Training
Free Cyclist Training For Children
Bikeability Summer Holiday Courses 2010
Free training courses for children in Year 5 or above who live or attend a school in the Borough of Kingston. Courses cover Bikeability Level 1 and :Level 2.
It includes:
- Bike checks
- Control skills
- Highway Code
- On-road cycling
All training is delivered in part on public roads, and leads to a qualification required by many secondary schools. Courses span for a week of mornings or afternoons.
Week 1
Mon 26 July - Fri 30 July
Course 1 St Matthews, Langley Road, KT6 6LW 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Course 2 St Johns, Portland Road, KT1 2SG COURSE FULL
Course 3 Holy Cross Girls Sandal Road, KT3 5AR 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Week 2
Mon 2 August - Fri 6 August
Course 7 St Matthews, Langley Road, KT6 6LW 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Course 8 Coombe Girls, Darley Drive, KT3 3TU 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Week 3
Mon 9 August - Fri 13 August
Course 11 St Johns, Portland Road, KT1 2SG 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Course 12 Tolworth Girls, Fullers Way, KT6 7LQ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Course 13 Holy Cross, Girls Sandal Road, KT3 5AR 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Week 4
Mon 16 August - Fri 20 August
Course 16 Combe Girls, Darley Drive, KT3 3TU 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Course 17 Tolworth Girls, Fullers Way, KT6 7LQ COURSE FULL
To book, please complete the application form below:
For more info and availability please email CCST@rbk.kingston.gov.uk or call the Climate Change and Sustainable Travel Group on
020 8547 5865
Term time courses
Courses are available to all Primary and Junior schools, free of charge. This service is delivered all year round. Please enquire with your school to find out when they will host the next courses.
Bikeability Level 3
We offer Bikeability level 3 for children who have completed Bikeability level 2.
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.
Training is available 7 days a week to meet you at a time and place to suit you. Cost is £35 per session. The cost of the training can be shared with another trainee of a similar level. Each training is conducted on a 1:1 basis and we come to you. Depending on skills one further session might be recommended to complete the level.
Summer 2010 programme
We are offering a discounted rate of £25 (Usually £35) for 2 hour sessions to be booked in the afternoons during the first 4 weeks of the Summer Holidays. Mon 26 July - Fri 30 July 13.00 -15.00
Mon 2 August - Fri 6 August 13.00 - 15.00
Mon 9 August - Fri 13 August 13.00 - 15.00
Mon 16 August - Fri 20 August 13.00 - 15.00
Please use the link below and book for 1 hour for £25 mentioning two preferences from the above times. We will then contact you and confirm your 2 hour session.
For more information please call the Climate Change and Sustainable Travel Group on 020 8547 5865 or email CCST@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Cyclist Training For Adults and Families
One-to-One
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 professional 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:
| Price | Level |
|---|---|
| £25 for 1 hour | For Complete Beginners or Beginners |
| £30 for 1.5.hours | For Beginners or Road Riding |
| £35 for 2 hours | For Road Riding or Advanced Road Riding |
We can provide a bicycle for adult complete beginners only.
For further information contact the Climate Change and Sustainable Travel Group on 020 8547 5865 or at CCST@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 CCST@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Bicycle Maintenance
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.
The courses are held in New Malden on the following Saturdays
| Date | Time | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 19 June 2010 - Now Full | ||
| Saturday 24 July 2010 | 09:00 - 13.00 | Maintenance 6 |
| Saturday 18 September 2010 | 09:00 - 13.00 | Maintenance 7 |
| Saturday 23 October 2010 | 09:00 - 13.00 | Maintenance 8 |
| Saturday 20 November 2010 | 09:00 - 13.00 | Maintenance 9 |
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 £10 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 5865 or email ccst@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