Cycling for all:

Cycle training for children and adults is now being rolled out across Exeter city.

Adults
Want to feel a bit a bit more confident on your bike?

Haven't ridden a bike for years but want to get back into it?

Want to cycle to work but want some training to deal with traffic?

Never ridden before?

.....Cycle Exeter offers FREE cycle training!

Cycle Exeter's team of professional instructors are offering FREE one-to-one cycle training for those living, working or studying in Exeter. All the training meets the National Standard and lessons can be arranged at a time and place that suits you.

Other options for cycle training include:

"Cycle to Your Heart's Content" (208KB - pdf help) - 10 week adult cycle refresher courses down at Exeter Quay. Participants range from 30 to 80!
Fit2Ride - a self-help guide for adults and children who want to learn to cycle

To book some training, contact

Colin Savage
Cycle Exeter Cycle Trainer
Email: cycleexeter@devon.gov.uk
Tel: 01392 382104
 
Youth
Bikeability is the all new cycling training scheme for the 21st century. Exeter is proud to have been selected as one of the first areas in the country to run Bikeability courses. Find out more about Bikeability here.

Interested in Bikeability for your child?

All schools in Exeter have been offered the opportunity to run Bikeability courses. The courses are generally aimed at Years 5, 6 & 7.

Find out if your child's school already has a course set up. If not, the school should contact the Cycle Exeter Cycle Trainer to arrange a course.

For further information about child cycle training, contact:

Colin Savage
Cycle Exeter Cycle Trainer
Email: cycleexeter@devon.gov.uk
Tel: 01392 382104
 
Fit2Ride a Road Safety Guide for families who want to cycle

Fit2Ride is a new free publication produced by the Road Safety and Travel Awareness Team. It is available free to individuals, families, companies and interested groups from Devon. A limited number of copies are available from the Road Safety Helpdesk or copies can be downloaded from Zone 1 and Zone 2


Millions of people enjoy the freedom, fun and improved health that cycling can bring. Fit2Ride is a “step by step” guide which shows all members of the family how they can become able and safe cyclists - regardless of their age or initial cycling ability. The guide is split into two sections.

Zone 1

For beginners or people who don’t feel confident when they are cycling.

At first, it is important to have lots of practise in a safe area, off the road. This will enable you to develop knowledge of how your bicycle works, basic bicycle handling skills and how you can help to keep yourself safe once you start using the roads.

Zone 2

For cyclists who have achieved a good standard of cycling knowledge and skills, off the road.

When you have developed confidence, good observation, bicycle handling skills, you may wish to travel on quiet roads. This is when you will become part of the traffic and must follow all traffic rules, traffic signs and signals. You will also need to be considerate towards other road users including walkers, young children, the elderly and people with disabilities.

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