Lewisham and Greenwich Young Cyclists
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Level 1: basic skillsLevel 2: on-road safetyLevel 3: advanced road safety

Learning to balanceSteering around objectsCycling with one handUsing gears

Level 1 Bikeability Cyclist Training

Pupils will demonstrate the skills and understanding to be able to make a trip and undertake activities safely in a motor traffic free environment and as a pre-requisite to a road trip.

Bikeability Level 1 The National Standard for Cycle Training
The National Standard is the expected competency of the cyclist upon completion of a training course. Level 1 is usually covered in a traffic free environment. Before being ready for Level 2 Bikeability training, pupils should be able to do the following consistently:
1A Carry out a simple bike check
1B Get on and off the bike without help
1C Start off and pedal without help
1D Stop without help
1E Ride along without help for roughly one minute or more
1F Make the bike go where they want
1G Use their gears correctly, (where the bike has gears)
1H Stop quickly with control
1J Manoeuvre safely to avoid objects
1K Look all around, including behind, without wobbling
1L Signal right and left without wobbling