Description
Bikeability Level 3
The Bicycle Society is a registered provider of Bikeability.
Please read ALL information on this page.
Level 3 Bikeability equips cyclists with the skills, knowledge and confidence to use more challenging roads and traffic situations, using local roads and routes. Level 3 training is delivered either 1-1 or in small groups of up to 3 cyclists with 1 instructor, helping Riders prepare and complete bike rides.
Prior to the course your child must have:
- Completed Level 2 Bikeability
- Using the best riding position for different situations
- Riding alongside other cyclists
- Riding on more complex roads, such as busier roads, roads with speed limits above 30 mph, and multi-lane roads
- Negotiating more complex roads, such as junctions controlled by traffic lights and cycle lanes
Your child will get:
- 6 hours of cycle training.
- Half hour in the park to confirm bike skills
- 5.5 Hours of local roads, progressing in complexity.
- Bikeability Certified Certificate
- Experience cycling to local schools, parks, shops
- Experience planning own bike rides and finding new places to explore
- A strong sense of independence and confidence to cycle on quiet to moderate volume roads around Altrincham, Timperley, Sale and Hale.
What your child needs:
- Bike – Available to borrow for free from our shop (Please make a note when booking, limited availability)
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- Your bike must be roadworthy and ready to ride. Please ensure it has been serviced, tyres pumped up and ready to go. Any time spent fixing bikes will reduce time spent cycling.
- If you are unsure, please book your bike in for a complimentary health check at our shop – to book, call – Rob, 07921253123
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- Helmet – Available to purchase from our shop, (please order with a minimum of one week prior to course).
- Clothes suitable for the weather – Only torrential rain or adverse weather will postpone the lesson. We will proceed in light rain.
- Water and Snack in a backpack.
- A positive and mature attitude to take part and learn.
Locations:
Drop off: Stamford Park. Stamford Park Rd, Altrincham, WA159JB
Collection: Stamford Park. Stamford Park Rd, Altrincham, WA159JB
Please arrive 10 minutes early for collection and drop off. When we are cycling on the road we will wait up to 15 minutes.
If your child is booked on a course and is not competent enough to ride on the road you will be asked to collect your child and no refund will be made. If you are unsure about your child ability to ride on the roads on this course you can book them in for a 1:1 lesson with our coach. To book this please call Rob – 07921253123
