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
Supported by Active Travel Fund, Coventry City Council is providing free child cycling lessons from Friday 10 January. Sessions are streamed by age rather than ability, but are aimed at young beginners or children wanting to improve their skills and confidence, rather than existing experienced child cyclists. Booking is required. We recommend 3-4 sessions to get the most out of the training, and each session must be booked separately.
Age ranges available:
- Age 2-5 – sorry, we're fully booked!
- Age 6-10 – sorry, we're fully booked!
- Age 11-16
All age ranges are inclusive.
Sessions take place on Saturdays at Caludon Sports Centre (training provided by Bike for Life) and on Fridays in the Sports Hall at Meadow Park School (training provided by Cycle Infinity).
Check availability and book.
Child cycle lessons - CV Life chargeable sessions
CV Life are also offering a programme of after-school cycle lessons for children (ages 5-13). These takes place at Moat House Leisure Centre every Tuesday, starting 12 November. Lessons cost £1 and must be booked.
- Beginners: 4pm-5pm, every Tuesday, Moat House Leisure Centre
- Advanced learners: 5pm-6pm, every Tuesday, Moat House Leisure Centre
To book: please call the centre on 024 76 841 720
Location: Winston Avenue, Coventry, CV2 1EA
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.
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 you live work or study 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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