Cycling Skills
Lincs Inspire’s Sports Development coaches teach both Balance and Bikeability in schools across North East Lincolnshire during term time. The team also run one-to-one coaching sessions.
Balance
Balance is for ages three to five and aims to develop co-ordination using a balance bike to encourage children to progress into riding a pedal bike.
During term time coaches deliver the sessions in schools as part of a 6 week course that has proven to be effective in helping children to prepare for taking part in Bikeability training in Year 5.
All equipment is provided, including balance bikes and helmets. Each six week course is for a maximum of 16 children.
The course can be delivered either indoors or outdoors for one hour per week. This can be as Planning, Preparation and Assessment (PPA) time or as an extra-curricular activity.
During school holidays the session is run as a standalone holiday activity.
Bikeability
Bikeability is the 21st Century Cycle Proficiency.
Every Bikeability course is risk assessed and route checks are carried out. High visibility vests are worn and loan bikes and safety helmets are available for those who don’t have their own. Certificates are awarded when passing each part of the course.
Level 1 is a playground based training course, after which children progress to Level 2, on-the-road training,
Level 2 includes starting and stopping, junctions and safe riding positions. It teaches children to be confident and assertive in light traffic situations, such as the journey to and from school. Both Level 1 and 2 courses are delivered during term time in schools.
Level 3 is aimed at cyclists who may need to navigate heavier traffic such as town centre, roundabouts and multiple carriageways. We deliver this training as part of corporate events to adults who cycle to work and to teams who use a bicycle for their work duties.
One-to-One Coaching
One-to-one coaching sessions provide a one hour time slot in which coaches offer support. Sessions aim to develop cycle skills and confidence with the view of being able to ride independently and unassisted off road.
NEW for February 2025. One-to-one cycling coaching sessions, every Wednesday and Friday at Bradley Football Development Centre from 4pm to 5pm. For children aged 5 plus through to adults – see listings above.
The team also run one-to-one coaching sessions, which take place during school holidays.
