Cycle Skills training
From April to October 2025, we will be offering a free range of Cycle Skills training for residents' families. From children learning to balance and those learning to ride for the first time, to adults (16+) wanting to enhance their cycle skills or gain confidence on the road.
All sessions are free of charge, however, due to limited numbers spaces operate on a first come first served basis, please email dboot@hillingdon.gov.uk for more information.
Session dates:
Sessions will take place every second Saturday of the month from June to October. We are currently taking applications for the following dates:
- Saturday 14 June
- Saturday 12 July
Please note:
- As the sessions take place outdoors, they are weather dependant, please check this web page for any updates before attending.
- You can attend individually or as a family.
- Bringing your own helmets, bikes and balance bikes, is advised, but we will also have a limited amount available to use, free of charge.
- All applicants aged 4 to 17-years-old will need to be accompanied by an adult on their training sessions.
For more information, including location, please email Darryl Boot at dboot@hillingdon.gov.uk.
Training sessions for children
All applicants will need to be accompanied by an adult on their training sessions.
Learn to Balance
For children aged 4 to 6-years-old to learn to balance using balance bikes, specially built bikes without pedals, to encourage independent balancing without the need for stabilisers. The first step to riding a bike.
Learn to Ride
For children aged 6 to 10-years-old, to learn to ride using pedal bikes, in preparation for their 'bikeability' on road course, offered to all year 6 pupils throughout the borough.
Training sessions for adults
Learn to Ride/Cycle training.
For residents aged 16 or over who have never ridden or haven't ridden for a while but are looking to cycle again, and those who ride, but would like to brush up on their skills and confidence.