Biking basics
The Biking Basics course teaches 6-9 year olds how to ride a bicycle safely in an off-road situation. It usually runs for 6 1-hour sessions. Children who complete the course will be awarded a certificate.
The course covers:
- where it is safe to ride a bicycle
- suitable clothing and helmets
- how to carry things safely
- the name and function of the main parts of the bicycle
- how to check it for faults
- controlling a bicycle including stopping, parking, turning and emergency stops
- what to look and listen for when riding.
The course is divided into theoretical and practical sessions. It can be run as part of the normal school curriculum (theory work) coupled with practical lessons that could be run by parent volunteers. Schools must check any parent volunteers have completed Criminal Records Bureau checks for Enhanced disclosure.
Parents’ should provide a safe bicycle and a correctly fitting helmet.
If you would like to run the Biking Basics course in your school please download the Biking Basics handbook and the 2 supporting documents or call us.
For more information call 0845 2302882 or email travelchoice@buckscc.gov.uk
Related files (you may need Acrobat Reader to open)
- Biking Basics Course (PDF 1520KB)
- Support and guidance (PDF 1312KB)
- Biking basics blank certificate (PDF 324KB)
- Pupils register and bike safety check (PDF 324KB)
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