Cycle training for adults
Free cycle training for adults (16+) [https://myaccount.coventry.gov.uk/service/Cycle_training] can be booked online.
The types of sessions are:
- Learn to ride – I have little or no cycling experience
- Cycle skills – I can ride but want to learn away from traffic
- On the road – I can ride confidently, but want to learn how to cycle on the road in traffic
Bikes are available to borrow at the sessions which take place at the Canal Basin [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/parking-travel-streets/coventry-canal-1] near the city centre.
Book online [http://myaccount.coventry.gov.uk/service/Cycle_training] or browse currently available sessions [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/cycling-1/cycle-training/2].
Cycle training in schools
- Bikeability Cycle Training is delivered in Coventry Schools. Check with your school office.
- School cycle training if you live work or study in Warwickshire [http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/cycletraining]
Inclusive cycling
From Monday 29 July and every Monday in August, the Outdoors Partnership is running FREE sessions for adults to try accessible and inclusive cycles. This will give adults a chance to ride a cycle that may be more suited to their physical needs compared to a standard bicycle. As the programme develops, participants will even get the chance to ride out on our cycleway network and have opportunity to be trained as ride leaders.
The first sessions are 10am-12 noon and 1pm-3pm on 29 July 2024 at AT7 Centre, 12 Bell Green Rd, Coventry CV6 7GP.
For more information and to book your place, contact sarah.ramsey@outdoorpartnership.co.uk [mailto:sarah.ramsey@outdoorpartnership.co.uk] or phone 07742 875 222
Tips for teaching children to cycle (from cycling organisations)
- Teaching your child to ride a balance bike - Cycling UK [http://www.cyclinguk.org/balance-bike]
- Teaching your child to ride a bike without stabilizers [https://www.sustrans.org.uk/our-blog/get-active/2019/everyday-walking-and-cycling/teach-your-child-to-ride-a-bike-without-stabilisers-in-nine-steps/] - Sustrans [https://www.sustrans.org.uk/our-blog/get-active/2019/everyday-walking-and-cycling/teach-your-child-to-ride-a-bike-without-stabilisers-in-nine-steps/]
Please sign up for the cycle newsletter [https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKCOVENTRY/subscriber/new?topic_id=UKCOVENTRY_66] to find out about future events.
Cycle Coventry
Address: PO Box 15Council House
Earl Street
Coventry
CV1 5RR
Adult cycle training
Bikes are available to borrow at the sessions.
Location: Coventry Canal Basin [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/parking-travel-streets/coventry-canal-1], St Nicholas St, Coventry CV1 4LY.
Cost: Free