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    • Family Cycle Training Course -Tower Hamlets – 3, 4 & 6 April 2023

    Bookings are open for Family Cycle Training.
    Book your place now.

    The Free* Family Cycle Training course is a 3-day course of 2-hour daily sessions.

    Monday 3 April, 10am to 12pm
    Tuesday 4 April, 10am to 12pm
    Thursday 6 April, 10am to 12pm

    This is a bespoke course for families of maximum 6 riders per family.

    1 family per instructor. 

    The course is not suitable for complete beginners.

    All riders must be able to cycle independently. Complete beginners will not be accepted on the Family Cycle Training course and should book on our 1:1 cycle training sessions to learn how to ride first. 

    The course is focused on your family’s needs and expectations. At the beginning of the course, you will discuss with your instructor what you are looking to achieve during the course and be assessed in the park.

    Day 1: In the park

    • Your instructor will teach a light version of the bikeability syllabus: control skills & how to snake together in the park, preparing you to cycle safely on quiet roads on day 2 as a group.

    Day 2 & Day 3: You have a few options, depending on your level: 

    • Cycle rides to discover new parks and quiet roads
    • Light cycle training to progress the whole family to a level 2, giving you the skills needed to cycle on-road safely at the end of the course.
    • Practicing routes from home to school and back

    What should I wear?

    We train in all weather.  Please come dressed for being outdoors and wear clothing that will not get caught in the wheels or the chain of a bicycle. For example, gloves, waterproof warm jacket, trainers, sunglasses, no long skirts.

    Deposit

    *The course is free. Bikeworks charges a fully refundable £10.00 deposit for the full 3 day course, which will be returned in full on completion of the full course. We have a 48 hour cancellation policy (Mon-Fri), after this time we will be unable to refund your deposit.

    Eligibility

    You must live, work or study in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and anyone 16 years or under must be accompanied by an adult.

    Location

    Meet your instructor at our East London Hub; located East side of Victoria Park – Entering from Parnell Road, approximate postcode E3 2LA.

    DR. Bike

    On Monday at 9am, bring your own cycles to be looked at by our experienced Dr. Bike mechanic.

    Bike Rental

    If you are unable to provide your own cycles, we will be able to supply one for free with a helmet at our Victoria Park Cycling Hub.

    All Cycles and Helmets will be sterilised before and after every session.

    Terms & Conditions

    Please read our Terms and Conditions before signing up for Cycle Training

    Book

    Is the course sold out?

    Please email enquiries@bikeworks.org.uk to be put on the waiting list.

    You will be contacted if a place becomes available.

    Next Family Cycle Training course: 30, 31 May & 1 June 2023.