Cyclists
If you are unsure about riding your bike on the road, get some practice off the road, or at least in a quiet area. Better still, get yourself trained and ride with someone more experienced than you and learn from them by following and watching.
Joining a club may be a little intimidating for a learner, but it is a good way to learn with a lot of support and encouragement. Most clubs will have different levels of riders, so you should be able to find something (and somebody) that suits you - a quick phone call to the club should give you a good idea of what they offer.
Cycle training
BikeRight! are the cycle training partner for Cheshire West and Chester and are providing Bikeability training in the borough’s schools as well as family and adult cycle skills sessions exclusively for Cheshire residents.
All schools in Cheshire West can request free Bikeability training to levels 1, 2 and 3 as well as Bikeability Plus Balance and Learn to Ride. To enquire about or book training in your school, please contact us.
Free Adult Cycle Skills
Improve your skill and confidence when you ride. From complete beginners to experienced cyclists, our friendly training sessions are on offer if you live, work or study in Cheshire West and Chester and you are 18 or over.
Get tailored training at a level suited to your needs, all based on the National Cycle Training Standards and split into easy to understand modules, choose from:
- Basic for beginners - cycling off the road to build skills in local parks or on cycle tracks
- Urban - boost your confidence riding on quiet local roads, back streets and B roads, taking you to the next level
- Advanced - A roads, complex junctions and busy roads require more advanced skills and knowledge, our advanced courses focus on key routes and commutes
More details and information on how to book a place can be found on the BikeRight website.
Family Cycle Skills
Bikeability Family is a brand-new free training package to help people cycle together. The training will enable families to plan enjoyable group rides, switch from driving to cycling the school run, help other family members to develop their cycling skills and grow their confidence.
There needs to be at least one child and one adult on each session. More details and information on how to book a place can be found on the BikeRight website.