Learn to Ride

Open up a whole new world by learning to ride a bike! Whatever your age or previous experience, our coaches will help build your confidence and have you pedaling along in no time!

Within each 50 minute session, we aim to get you from a complete beginner to riding confidently, and safely!

One-to-one Learn to Ride

One-to-One Learn to Ride sessions are designed to give people of all ages a learning experience that is specifically tailored to them.

These sessions take place in our sports zone, away from other areas of the park to give riders privacy to work with our in house coaches to get you riding in no time!

These sessions are now bookable via the Cyclopark app! Download it today, book on to a session & get riding today! 

How to get involved: 

  • Age: 5+ years old
  • Duration: 50 minutes 
  • Bookable: On the Cyclopark App
  • Equipment: Bike & helmet included in cost
  • Price: £30.00 (or £45.00 two-to-one)

How it works

Step 1: Begin with a Balance Bikes

Our session kicks off with the use of balance bikes, designed to develop an understanding of balance and coordination in a fun, safe and supportive environment.

Step 2: Transition to Pedaling

As the learner gains confidence with balancing, we then transition to a regular bike without stabilisers. This step starts to introduce pedaling and turning skills.

Step 3: Gradual Independence

Our approach encourages gradual independence. We progressively remove support, allowing the learner to master unaided riding with a focus on balance and control.

Step 4: Conquering Gears and Brakes

Once unaided riding is achieved, we introduce the essentials of gears and brakes, promoting advanced control over speed and terrain.

Our coaching team ensures a positive and empowering experience for your child, cultivating essential biking skills in a safe and enjoyable setting. We look forward to embarking on this exciting biking journey together!

Testimonials

"My son had a 1-1 riding lesson today, and I wish to say a further thank you to Finley. The lesson went extremely well and he can now ride his bike, Finley was fantastic!"

Highly recommend this! Owen was amazing with my 6 year old today, cant believe he was riding a bike without stabilisers in under half an hour! Owen was very kind, calm and his relaxed style of teaching was perfect for my son thanks so much!

"I just wanted to say how brilliant the coach was on Saturday for my son's 1:1 lesson. He got him riding a pedal bike in 5 minutes, something we've been trying for months to do!"

Beginner & Novice Cycling Skills

Once you have learnt how to ride with our coaches, why not book onto our Beginner & Novice Cycling Skills

These sessions are a perfect next step from our popular learn to ride sessions. 

Coaches will guide riders through generic cycling skills including; cornering, braking, climbing, descending, using gears and group riding.  Riders will use our tarmac circuit and easy trails when appropriate.

Riders must be able to ride independently but do not need to have high confidence levels.

Group sizes is small to allow for plenty of coach observation and feedback to ensure you are progressing correctly! Addtionally, this session takes place away from the trails and road circuit, in a safe, enclosed area to allow riders to build their confidence without other users riding by them.

Bike hire is not included, but equipment is available to hire for those who don’t have their own, or need to try a bigger size bike.

  • Days: Tuesdays – term time.
  • Time:  16:30 – 17:30
  • Ages: 5 yrs – 10 yrs (all riders to be accompanied by parents)
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Bookable: Cyclopark App

These sessions are FREE to Park Play & Ride Members