Learn cycle skills online
Get ready to ride
Key tips on getting yourself and your cycle prepared for the road
We'll cover:
- How to perform some basic pre-ride checks on your cycle
- Some basic control and handling skills
- Where to find resources to plan your route and park your cycle securely
First time on the road
Start cycling on the road safely and responsibly
We'll cover:
- Starting and stopping
- Where to position yourself on the road
- How to change your position
- Hazards that you may encounter and how to avoid them
On the road again
Helping you return to cycling
This module is designed to give you confidence to get back out on the road again.
We'll cover:
- How to share the road safely
- What to do at traffic lights, junctions and roundabouts
- How to cycle assertively
- How to communicate with other road users
Cycling with children or groups
Advice about how to cycle with children and other adults
We'll cover:
- What to consider when choosing your route
- Where members of the group should be positioned on the road
- How much space to leave between cyclists
- How to move through junctions