Haddenham Cycle Training
Haddenham Cycle Training Courses
Haddenham Cycle Training is running a series of training days and courses in 2011:
- Biking Basics courses for beginners aged 6 years+
- Bikeability Level 1 courses for trainees aged 7 years+
- Cycle Training for Families
- Bikeability Level 2 courses for trainees aged 9 years+
- Bikeability Level 3 courses for trainees aged 12 years+
Level 2 courses are subsidised by Cycle Aylesbury. Most events are held in Haddenham; Bikeability Level 3 training is held in Thame and Aylesbury.
Training for beginners aged 6 years+
The training follows the Biking Basics syllabus and is held entirely off-road, in a school playground. Participants must be able to ride without stabilisers. The course helps young children achieve some of the basic cycling control skills. All participants are awarded a certificate and Biking Basics badge.
This 3 hour foundation course is held over 2 sessions of 1½ hours and includes lots of games and fun activities. All bikes and helmets are checked at the beginning of the course. Advance bookings only. The course costs £20 per participant. Parents do not need to stay during the sessions.
Contact us if you are interested in a Biking Basics course.
Training Days for Trainees aged 7 years+
The training follows the Bikeability Level 1 syllabus and is held off-road, in a school playground. Ideal for those aged 7 and over who can ride without stabilisers, but who would like to learn new skills and gain confidence. All participants are awarded a certificate and a badge, and those who achieve the Level 1 standard are awarded the Bikeability Level 1 badge and certificate.
Each session lasts 3 hours, to include a bike and helmet safety check at the start. Advance bookings only. The course costs £25 per participant. Parents do not need to stay during the session.
Testimony from a parent (Oct 2011): Just to say thank you very much for slotting T. in on Saturday. He really enjoyed himself and was very pleased to get his badge and certificate. Thanks once again to all the HCT team for all the hard work you put in to organising things. Keep up the good work!
Training for Families
Family Cycle Training is based on the Bikeability Level 1 syllabus. Participants are trained in family groups, so adults can support their children and learn new skills at the same time! We include advice on checking bikes, going for family cycle rides, and riding as a group. All participants are awarded a certificate and a badge, and those who achieve the Level 1 standard are awarded the Bikeability Level 1 badge and certificate.
Each session lasts 3 hours, to include a bike and helmet safety check at the start. Advance bookings only. The cost for this course is £10 per adult and £5 per child. Parents must stay with their children.
On-Road Cycle Training for Trainees aged 9 years+
This course is aimed at participants who have achieved Bikeability Level 1.
The training follows the Bikeability Level 2 syllabus and is entirely on-road. Participants must have achieved Bikeability Level 1 in order to take part and be at least 9 years old.
The training is delivered in three sessions of 2-3 hours (the first session if longer to allow enough time for bike and helmet checks). Participants are expected to attend all three sessions. Cycle Aylesbury subsidises Level 2 training. The course costs £35 per person.
Testimonies from parents (Nov. 2011): Just to say thank you so much for the course, O. absolutely loved it...
O. really enjoyed his 2 days on bikeability 2, and is really chuffed with the result. He had a great time, and has been demonstrating what he learnt. Keep up the good work.
Advanced On-Road Cycle Training for secondary school pupils or adults
This course is aimed at participants who have achieved Bikeability Level 1 and Level 2 and are proficient cyclists with a good road awareness.
The training follows the Bikeability Level 3 syllabus and is entirely on-road. Participants must have achieved Bikeability Level 1 and 2 in order to take part and be at secondary school (or adult). This course helps cyclists deal with more challenging road conditions such as roundabouts, filter lanes, traffic lights and busier roads.
The training is delivered in three sessions of 2 hours, either in Thame or in Aylesbury. Participants are expected to attend all three sessions. The course costs £60 per person.
Level 3 Courses are organised on demand and if there are enough participants; contact us if you are interested.
How to Book:
- Choose the event(s) you would like to attend, check details below.
- Contact us giving us the full names of those attending, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth of trainees, and any special needs or requirements that we need to be aware of, for example any medical conditions.
- You will receive a letter of confirmation by e-mail, with Consent Forms for trainees and a Bike Check Sheet for you to use at home before the Training.
- Return the Consent Form(s) to us by post, along with:
- a cheque of £25 for a Bikeability Level 1 off-road course.
- a cheque of £20 per child, £10 for the first adult and £5 for each subsequent adult for a Family Cycle Training course.
- a cheque of £35 for a Bikeability Level 2 on-road course.
- a cheque of £60 for a Bikeability Level 3 on-road course. - Money paid is fully refundable up to one month before the course starts or later if we are able to fill the place from our waiting list. Otherwise a 50% admin charge will be made and the balance refunded to you.
Training Dates
- Bikeability Level 1 and Family Cycle Training courses:
- Haddenham: on the playground of Haddenham Community Junior School
- Thame: tennis court of Lord Williams's Lower School on Queen's Road (from Queen's Road, follow signs for Sports Centre)
- Bikeability Level 2 courses:
- Haddenham: meet on the playground of Haddenham Community Junior School
- Thame: meet outside the main entrance of Thame Leisure Centre on Oxford Road
- Bikeability Level 3 courses are held in Thame and Aylesbury.
| Course | Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bikeability Level 1 for Trainees 7+ | Haddenham | 1 October | 9:30-12:30 |
| Bikeability Level 2 for Trainees 9+ who have done Level 1 |
Haddenham | 8 & 15 October | 12:30-4pm |
| Bikeability Level 1 for Trainees 7+ | Thame | 24 October | 1-4pm |
| Bikeability Level 2 for Trainees 9+ who have done Level 1 |
Thame | 25 & 26 October | 10am-1:30 |
| Bikeability Level 1 for Trainees 7+ | Haddenham | 5 November | 9:30-12:30 |
| Bikeability Level 1 for Trainees 7+ | Haddenham | 15 February | 9:30-12:30 |
| Bikeability Level 2 for Trainees 9+ who have done Level 1 |
Haddenham | 16 & 17 February | 10am-1:30 |
| Bikeability Level 1 for Families | Haddenham | 10 March | 1-4pm |
| Bikeability Level 1 for Trainees 7+ | Haddenham | 10 March | 1-4pm |
| Bikeability Level 2 for Trainees 9+ who have done Level 1 |
Haddenham | 17 & 24 March | 12:30-4pm |
| Bikeability Level 3 for Trainees 12+ who have done Level 2* |
Thame & Aylesbury | dates tbc | time tbc |
*Level 3 Courses are organised on demand and if there are enough participants; contact us if you are interested.
© Haddenham Cycle Training 2011