BikeRight! are the cycle training partner for Herefordshire Council and are providing both Bikeability training in the county’s schools as well as holiday cycling courses for children and adult cycle skills sessions exclusively for Herefordshire residents – all courses are funded by Herefordshire Council.
From BikeRight!:
Some of the benefits of a child cycling to and from school:
Quieter, safer roads – having fewer cars around school makes it safer for parents and children to walk or cycle on their journey to and from school. Fewer cars also means less pollution
Fitness and health – children need at least an hour of physical activity each day, and walking or cycling to school is a great way to get some of that exercise
There are also concerns about the level of pollution children are exposed to when sitting inside cars in congested or slow-moving traffic. When planning a cycling journey to school, it may be possible to find a route that is quiet or traffic-free, and cycling through green spaces such as parks can make you feel calmer and happier
Concentration at school – children who are physically active on the way to school burn off some of their excess energy and are more able to settle down and focus well in lessons
Road-safety skills – good habits learned young are learned well. Teaching children to cycle safely to school will stand them in good stead for the rest of their life
Socialising and independence – cycling together with others means that children will have extra time in the day to build friendships and feel comfortable around other people
Herefordshire County Council also offer free cycle skills courses for residents of the area including:
Children’s courses
Learn To Ride, Level 2 and Level 3 Bikeability over the summer for children – all in Hereford. See table below for course dates and locations.
Adult Cycle Skills
Whether you’ve only just learnt to cycle or are a regular cyclist looking to improve your skills, our private 1-to-1 sessions are tailored to suit your individual abilities and goals.
