Child cycle training
Child cycle training is delivered primarily in schools, via the Bikeability programme. Please enquire with the school directly.
Child cycle lessons - free programme
Child cycle training is available free in Coventry for a limited time only. Sessions are available for children aged 6-10 and 11-16, and take place outdoors at Finham Park School. They are open to all children who live in Coventry.
- 2 May - 5-6pm (ages 6-10) and 6-7pm (ages 11-16)
- 16 May - 5-6pm (ages 6-10) and 6-7pm (ages 11-16)
- 13 June - 5-6pm (ages 6-10) and 6-7pm (ages 11-16)
- 27 June - 5-6pm (ages 6-10) and 6-7pm (ages 11-16)
- 11 July - 5-6pm (ages 6-10) and 6-7pm (ages 11-16)
All age ranges are inclusive.
Check availability and book here. If a session listed above is not shown when you click through, it means it is full.
Our sessions at Broad Heath School (6-10 / 11-16) and Caludon Castle Sports Centre (2-5 / 6-10) are currently full. Sign up to our newsletter to be informed when new dates are available at these locations later in the summer.
Child cycle lessons - CV Life chargeable sessions
CV Life also offers a programme of after-school cycle lessons for children (ages 5-13). These takes place at Xcel Leisure Centre every Tuesday from 29 April. Lessons cost £1. You can just turn up on the day, but booking will guarantee you a place.
- Beginners: 4pm-5pm, every Tuesday
- Advanced learners: 5pm-6pm, every Tuesday,
To book: please call the centre on 024 7685 6956
Location: XCel Leisure Centre, Mitchell Avenue, Canley CV4 8DY
These sessions are provided by CV Life and British Cycling and are subsidised by Coventry City Council. CV Life is the council's leisure partner, and British Cycling has a partnership agreement with the council. Funding comes from central government via the Active Travel Fund. These sessions take place at Moat House Leisure Centre until 22 April.
Cycle training in schools
- Bikeability Cycle Training is delivered in Coventry Schools. Check with your school office.
- If you are a school who wants to arrange Bikeability with us, please contact cycletraining@coventry.gov.uk
- School cycle training if your child goes to school in Warwickshire
Tips on teaching children to ride
There are some useful tips from cycling organisations on how to teach children to ride yourself.
- Teaching your child to ride a balance bike - Cycling UK
- Teaching your child to ride a bike without stabilizers - Sustrans
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