Children's Learn to Ride Course (Sun 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th May)
St Joseph's College, Belstead Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9DR
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St Joseph's College
199 Belstead Road Ipswich IP2 9DR United KingdomRefund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 1 hour
Who for?
Our Learn to Ride course is designed specifically for children aged 4-10 years old who would like to learn how to ride a bike with pedals.
It is recommended that 4 year old's attend our Balance Bike course prior to attending this course.
Course Description
The course (4 x 1 hour sessions) will give children the skills and confidence required to ride a bike with pedals independently.
The course will teaches children how to:
- Fit a helmet
- Mount & dismount the bike
- Balance
- Steer
- Brake
- Pedal
We will do this by lowering the seats and removing the pedals from the children’s bikes for the first three sessions. This enables children to learn the skills with the reassurance of being able to put their feet on the ground if they lose their balance. This helps them to feel safe which builds their confidence. For the fourth session we put the pedals back on and teach them how to perform the skills whilst also pedaling.
This course will be held over the following 4 dates with sessions between 2.45-3.45pm on each date. Riders are required to attend all four sessions
- Sunday 4th May
- Sunday 11th May
- Sunday 18th May
- Sunday 25th May
All sessions are held outdoors on the Colleges Prep School's playground.
Instructors encourage parents to observe all sessions so they can understand the skills being taught and help their child to practice outside of the sessions.
Frequently asked questions
The 4 x 1 hour course costs £50 per child (plus a small booking fee).
Children will need a bike and helmet for the course. If your child doesn't have their own then we can lend both items (Please indicate when booking). Your child should be able to sit on the seat of the bike and put their feet flat on the floor.
Yes, we require all participants to wear a suitable bike helmet at all times during the courses. If you don't already have your own then we can lend you one. Please indicate when booking if you need to borrow a helmet.
Children should wear comfortable clothing for the course. It should be suitable for the indoor/outdoor conditions on the day. A long sleeve top and soft trousers (e.g. jogging bottoms) are recommended for comfort. Skirts/dresses are not recommended.
Full refunds are available up to 7 days prior to the start of the course.
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