Children's Cycle Skills

Our courses equip children with the skills needed for cycling safely.Children Learn to Cycle This course is children who are still learning to start, stop and balance.  We prioritise children aged 8 (school year 3) and above.  For web pages with suggestions of how to practice cycling with children of any age check these links.Courses usually consist of two 45 minute sessions on consecutive days.  Training is held in the safe playground area of Haverstock School, near Chalk Farm Underground Station.  View map.Some training bikes are available to borrow, but do bring your child's own well-fitting, roadworthy bike if you can.Children's training courses are subject to confirmation after sufficient registrations are received.DateTime Sunday 10 July 2022 (no Saturday session)10.00am - 10.45amwaiting listSaturday-Sunday 23-24 July 202210.00am - 10.45amplaces availableTuesday-Wednesday 26-27 July 202211.00am - 11.45amplaces availableTuesday-Wednesday 2-3 August 202212.30pm - 1.15pmplaces availableThursday-Friday 4-5 August 202211.00am - 11.45amplaces available Register for a courseChildren Building Cycle Confidence Away from traffic, children can practice essential skills such as signalling, observation and stopping quickly. Aimed at young people and children aged 8 or above who are able to ride unassisted and want to improve their safe cycling skills.Courses usually consist of two sessions on consecutive days.  Training is held in the safe playground area of Haverstock School, near Chalk Farm Underground Station.  View map.Some training bikes are available to borrow, but do bring your child's own well-fitting, roadworthy bike if you can.Children's training courses are subject to confirmation after sufficient registrations are received.DateTime Sunday 10 July 2022 (no Saturday session)10.00am - 10.45amplaces availableSaturday-Sunday 23-24 July 202210.00am - 10.45amwaiting listTuesday-Wednesday 26-27 July 202212.30pm - 2.00pmplaces availableTuesday-Wednesday 2-3 August 202210.00am - 11.30amplaces availableThursday-Friday 4-5 August 202212.30pm - 2.00pmplaces available Register for a courseChildren and Families Urban Cycle Skills This course is aimed at children and parents or guardians, teaching children to cycle safely on quiet roads, and teaching you to lead your child safely through traffic.  This training is delivered in family groups by a personal cycling instructor who will tailor the course to your individual needs. This could, for instance, include your route to school.Your child will need good bike control skills including signalling, stopping quickly and observation. We recommend that children can practiced these skills first at our Children's Building Cycle Confidence group courses (see above).Training will begin away from traffic, moving onto quiet roads and busier situations as appropriate. Sessions last between 90 and 120 minutes. All participants must have their own, well-fitting and roadworthy bikes.You can request a preferred training date during registration. Our instructor will get in touch with you to arrange your cycle skills session individually.Register for a course Bikeability at Schools Camden Cycle Skills training is also offered to many children at Camden schools under the name of ‘Bikeablity’.Children in year 5 or 6 can learn road safety skills on quiet roads. Younger pupils are taught bike control skills within the school grounds. Pupils in early year groups can take part in scooter training and pedestrian skills sessions.Contact your school directly to find out whether this will be available to your child. Schools looking for further information on Bikeability should email Camden's Road Safety Officer.