Adult Cycling Tuition - Level 2

Adult Cycling Tuition - Level 2

Date: Monday 6th October

Time:10am - 2pm

*This session takes place on local roads, giving trainees a real cycling experience to build confidence when cycling on the road.

* The session is approx. 3-4hrs long, starting promptly at 10am

* You will need to meet your instructor at The Hub on the Green, Bournville, B30 2AA

Successful demonstration of National Standard assessment criteria in Level 1 cycling skills is required for participation in this Level 2 session. This means participants must be able to ride a bike confidently with basic bike handling skills including steering, braking, looking behind while cycling and controlling the bike with one hand.

Participants will learn where to position themselves and how to deal with other road users and traffic on short journeys such as cycling to work or local shops.

In this Level 2 session you will learn how to safely:

> prepare for on-road cycling

> start and finish an on-road journey

> position themselves on the road correctly

> when riding recognise typical hazards

> let others know what you are about to do

> pass parked vehicles and side roads

If possible please bring your own bike and helmet or if needed please let us know when booking so we can arrange for you to borrow one. Please arrive 10 minutes before the session to pick these up.

Please also bring water for drinking and snacks. Wear suitable clothing/footwear. If it’s raining bring a waterproof and in hot weather please ensure you bring plenty of water and sun cream.

This class is for adults (*12yrs+) People learn differently and some take longer than others, you may need to attend more than one session to complete the whole course.

*Participants under 18yrs must be accompanied by a cycling adult

By booking on this event you accept ecobirmingham’s terms and conditions.

Thanks to funding from our project partners we are excited to be able to offer this cycling session free of charge, if you book a place but find you are not able to make it please try and let us know at least 48hrs before so we can offer the place to someone else.