Bikeability Level 3

Bikeability Level 3 equips you with skills for more challenging roads and traffic situations – busier streets, queueing traffic, complex junctions and roundabouts.  It also includes planning routes for safe cycling.

At Level 3 you can:

• Prepare for a journey
• Understand advanced road positioning
• Pass queueing traffic
• Perceive and deal with hazards
• Understand driver blind spots
• React to hazardous road surfaces

Parents & Carers

Please read this information carefully and return the consent form to your child’s school. The school will inform you about dates when the course for your child is due.

The Bikeability Trust have lots of information that we recommend you look at and go through with your child before their course; www.bikeability.org.uk/about-cycle-training/cycle-training-for-children/

Note each child must be able to ride a cycle (without stabilisers, have good control and balance) before enrolling for this course. There may be courses to support those who can’t ride. 

All trainees must provide a cycle in a suitable condition (a cycle check diagram is provided) and a helmet must be worn. In certain areas, spare cycles may be available.  High visibility waistcoats will be provided.   All courses are conducted by approved National Standard Instructors, who are DBS checked and have attended a first aid course.  Please ensure your child is wearing appropriate clothing suitable for cycling and the weather conditions of the day. 

We request that you discuss the Bikeability course with your child, and encourage them to practice what they have learnt each session - maybe by accompanying them on a cycle ride and discussing the Highway Code.  Your child must attend every session - if they miss any sessions, they may not be able to complete the course.

For more information about Bikeability, please visit https://bikeability.org.uk

Download the consent form here