Level 1 is conducted in a controlled environment away from roads and traffic, providing basic cycling skills. A two to three hour course based in the playground or other suitable area. The course can be split into two sessions depending on group size. Maximum per group is 15.

Key Objectives

• Carry out a simple bike check
• Equipment check (helmets if worn and safety equipment)
• Get on and off without help
• Start without help
• Stop without help
• Make the bike go where you want it to
• Use your gears
• Cornering
• Stop quickly
• Swerve to avoid objects
• Look around, including behind without wobbling
• Signalling
• Look behind and signal at the same time without wobbling

Requirements
The ability to ride a bike unaided without stabilisers.

"My son has recently completed the level 1 course at his school and he thoroughly enjoyed the sessions.  Although he is a fairly experienced cyclist for his age, this course taught him the right way to handle his bike and to perform the basic manoeuvres correctly.  I’m sure he’ll be signing up for the level 2 course very soon."