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Adult Cycle Training - Cyclewise
Cycling To Work

Adult Cycle Training

Cycling proficiency is now better than ever with Bikeability!

Bikeability is the leading cycle training program designed for today’s roads. It focuses on practical skills and provides a thorough understanding of safe cycling practices.

Our practical courses boost your confidence, encouraging you to ride your bike and experience the numerous benefits of cycling.

No matter your skill level, there’s a Bikeability level tailored for you. Whether you’re a beginner or aiming to cycle more safely and frequently, our expert instructors will help you cultivate better, safer cycling habits.

Cycle Training For Your Workforce

Over the years there has been a huge growth in large industries wanting to provide an opportunity to provide cycle training for their workforce. Adult bikeability training has been designed to deliver this invaluable training. It offers a safer, cleaner, and more sustainable form of travel.

We are the only Cumbrian cycle training company that has the Department of Transport, National Standards Bikeability Accreditation. This allows us to train and qualify staff to the current National Standards. All the training is in line with the current  Health and Safety Guidelines.

In recent years, many large industries have recognized the benefits of offering cycle training to their workforce. Our Adult Bikeability Training provides a crucial opportunity for companies to promote safer, cleaner, and more sustainable travel options.

We proudly stand as the only cycle training company in Cumbria with Department of Transport, National Standards Bikeability Accreditation. This prestigious accreditation allows us to train and certify your staff according to the latest National Standards. Importantly, all our training complies with current Health and Safety Guidelines.

Where Does Training Take Place?

We offer adult cycle training both on-site and off-site to identify potential hazards and highway issues. Our training equips employees with the strategies and techniques needed to address these challenges, ensuring their journeys to and from work are as safe as possible.

Over the past six years, Cyclewise has partnered with Sellafield Nuclear, Cumbria’s largest employer. Thanks to our training, approximately 1,000 employees, or 10% of the workforce, regularly cycle to the site. This initiative has contributed to reduced pollution, promoted sustainable travel, and fostered a healthier workforce. In 2015, Sellafield was honored as England’s Cycling Employer of the Year.

For more information about how our Adult Bikeability Training can benefit your company, please contact us today.

Please contact us if you require more information about adult bikeability training for your company.

Bikeability Levels

Bikeability Level 1

Level 1

The Bikeability Level 1 course aims to develop mastery in cycle handling in an off-road environment. It also prepare riders for cycling on the road. Riders must be able to cycle (i.e. pedal and glide) to participate in Bikeability Level 1.

Bikeability Level 2

Level 2

Level 2 will develop riders’ skills and confidence for cycling on single-lane roads and simple junctions with mostly moderate motor traffic flows. This helps prepare riders to deal with short journeys such as cycling to school or the local shops.

Bikeability Level 3

Level 3

Bikeability Level 3 equips riders with the skill and confidence to ride in more challenging roads and traffic situations. Busier streets, queuing traffic, complex junctions, and roundabouts. It also includes planning routes for safe cycling.

Cycle Training For Individuals And Groups

Cycling offers numerous benefits: save money, boost fitness, cut pollution, and reduce your carbon footprint. It truly caters to everyone’s needs.

Whether you’ve forgotten how to ride, feel intimidated by traffic, or are unsure how to navigate today’s roads, we are here to assist you.

Our Packages

We customize our adult cycle training courses to meet individual or group requirements. Our goal is to ensure you acquire the skills and techniques necessary to ride with confidence.

For seasoned cyclists, we enhance your abilities and confidence in handling more challenging roads, junctions, and roundabouts.

Courses are available in both one-on-one and group formats, depending on your needs and the type of training required.

The courses can be delivered either one to one or to larger groups. This will depend upon the type of course required.

Please contact us for more information.

Cycling Benefits

Health Benefits Of Adult Cycle Training

Health

There are many health benefits when it comes to cycling.

  • Cycling makes you fitter and improves muscle strength
  • You will live longer
  • It is good for your heart
  • There will be an improvement in your mental health
  • Boosts your immune system
  • Improves balance, posture, and coordination
  • You will be more productive throughout the day
Enviromental Positives Of Adult Cycle Training

Environment

Getting out of the car and cycling contributes to many environmental factors.

  • Bikes reduce the need to build, service and dispose of cars
  • Decreases your own personal carbon footprint
  • Lowers carbon emmisions
  • Reduces noise pollution
  • Boosts air quality
  • Improves congestion
  • Reduces the need for more parking spaces in built up areas.
Savings To Be Made From Adult Cycle Training

Savings

While there may be some expenses involved in cycling to work, there are also savings to be made.

  • The cost of maintaining a bike is far lower than the equivalent costs of running a car.
  • Savings can be made on fuel, tax and insurance
  • You will not have to pay for parking
  • It will save you time as cycling can often be a quicker way to get around.
  • The government can help via cycle schemes and tax incentives

Our Bikability Team

Cycle training providers delivering Bikeability must employ professional National Standard Instructors and adhere to a robust quality assurance system.

At Cyclewise, our Bikeability team consists of fully qualified National Standard Instructors. As an Accredited Bikeability Provider, we can issue certifications to all participants.

Qualifications

Our instructors undergo rigorous background checks with enhanced DBS verification and possess First Aid certification. Additionally, they hold various coaching, leadership, and maintenance qualifications. To further ensure their Continual Professional Development, our instructors regularly complete additional training courses. Consequently, this commitment solidifies our reputation as one of the most qualified training providers in the U.K.

Moreover, Cyclewise offers a consultancy service that consistently achieves success in promoting safer cycling journeys. This service increases the number of employees commuting by bike and reduces cycling incidents both onsite and offsite.

Cyclewise offers a consultancy service that has a proven record of success in achieving safer cycling journeys to work, an increase in the employees riding to work, and a decrease of cycling incidents onsite and offsite.

Contact Us

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like more information about adult cycle training.

There is a variety of training packages available and will be happy to chat those through with you so that we come up with the best option to suit your group or individual requirements.

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