Upcoming Courses

If you have any questions about booking feel free to contact us on info@cycletraining.essex.gov.uk

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Learn to Ride (no charge)
  • Please note: Stabilisers are required to be removed to attend this course.
  • You will need:

    • Roadworthy bike with 2 brakes
    • Suitable helmet (not full face)
    • Suitable clothing for the weather

    Instructors are not liable for any loss or damage to participants' bikes and other belongings.

Available places
2
Venue
Saffron Walden
Market Square Saffron Walden
CB10 1HR
Sessions
  • 28-05-2026 (10:00 - 10:45)
Dr Bike (workshop)

Bike health check and minor repairs, such as:
• Brakes - Caliper and cable adjustment, cable and pad replacement
• Gears - Indexing, adjustment, and cable replacement
• Chain - Check for wear, lubricate if required
• Tyres - Puncture repair / tube replacement, inflated to recommended pressure (PSI)
• Other - Check all nuts and bolts are correctly torqued
• Headset and bottom bracket check
• Check bar plugs and cable end caps, and replace if missing

We will spend a maximum of 30-minutes per bike, and will signpost to a ‘bike shop’ if repairs required exceed this time.

Essex County Council will use your information to provide this service . Your information & personal information will be shared with the course instructors for the duration of the course. Information will be retained for the duration of eligibility for services . For more information regarding your rights and our commitments visit https://www.essex.gov.uk/privacy-environment-and-transport

Available places
30
Venue
Saffron Walden
Market Square Saffron Walden
CB10 1HR
Sessions
  • 28-05-2026 (10:00 - 15:00)
Learn to Ride (no charge)
  • Please note: Stabilisers are required to be removed to attend this course.
  • You will need:

    • Roadworthy bike with 2 brakes
    • Suitable helmet (not full face)
    • Suitable clothing for the weather

    Instructors are not liable for any loss or damage to participants' bikes and other belongings.

Available places
0
Venue
Saffron Walden
Market Square Saffron Walden
CB10 1HR
Sessions
  • 28-05-2026 (11:00 - 11:45)
Learn to Ride (no charge)
  • Please note: Stabilisers are required to be removed to attend this course.
  • You will need:

    • Roadworthy bike with 2 brakes
    • Suitable helmet (not full face)
    • Suitable clothing for the weather

    Instructors are not liable for any loss or damage to participants' bikes and other belongings.

Available places
3
Venue
Saffron Walden
Market Square Saffron Walden
CB10 1HR
Sessions
  • 28-05-2026 (12:00 - 12:45)
Learn to Ride (no charge)
  • Please note: Stabilisers are required to be removed to attend this course.
  • You will need:

    • Roadworthy bike with 2 brakes
    • Suitable helmet (not full face)
    • Suitable clothing for the weather

    Instructors are not liable for any loss or damage to participants' bikes and other belongings.

Available places
1
Venue
Saffron Walden
Market Square Saffron Walden
CB10 1HR
Sessions
  • 28-05-2026 (13:15 - 14:00)
Learn to Ride (no charge)
  • Please note: Stabilisers are required to be removed to attend this course.
  • You will need:

    • Roadworthy bike with 2 brakes
    • Suitable helmet (not full face)
    • Suitable clothing for the weather

    Instructors are not liable for any loss or damage to participants' bikes and other belongings.

Available places
2
Venue
Saffron Walden
Market Square Saffron Walden
CB10 1HR
Sessions
  • 28-05-2026 (14:15 - 15:00)
Dr Bike (workshop)

Bike health check and minor repairs, such as:
• Brakes - Caliper and cable adjustment, cable and pad replacement
• Gears - Indexing, adjustment, and cable replacement
• Chain - Check for wear, lubricate if required
• Tyres - Puncture repair / tube replacement, inflated to recommended pressure (PSI)
• Other - Check all nuts and bolts are correctly torqued
• Headset and bottom bracket check
• Check bar plugs and cable end caps, and replace if missing

We will spend a maximum of 30-minutes per bike, and will signpost to a ‘bike shop’ if repairs required exceed this time.

Essex County Council will use your information to provide this service . Your information & personal information will be shared with the course instructors for the duration of the course. Information will be retained for the duration of eligibility for services . For more information regarding your rights and our commitments visit https://www.essex.gov.uk/privacy-environment-and-transport

Available places
30
Venue
The Common,
Ashdon Road, Saffron Walden,
CB10 1JH
Sessions
  • 07-06-2026 (11:00 - 16:00)
Learn to Ride (no charge)
  • Please note: Stabilisers are required to be removed to attend this course.
  • You will need:

    • Roadworthy bike with 2 brakes
    • Suitable helmet (not full face)
    • Suitable clothing for the weather

    Instructors are not liable for any loss or damage to participants' bikes and other belongings.

Available places
4
Venue
South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre
Brickfields Lane, South Woodham Ferrers
CM3 5JU
Sessions
  • 30-07-2026 (09:30 - 10:30)
Balance Bike

Bring your own bike but bikes may be available.  

  • Balance 
  • Develop cycle handling and awareness skills
  • Build confidence ahead of future training.

To check if bikes are available email: cycletraining@essex.gov.uk

Available places
12
Venue
South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre
Brickfields Lane, South Woodham Ferrers
CM3 5JU
Sessions
  • 30-07-2026 (09:30 - 10:30)
Learn to Ride (no charge)
  • Please note: Stabilisers are required to be removed to attend this course.
  • You will need:

    • Roadworthy bike with 2 brakes
    • Suitable helmet (not full face)
    • Suitable clothing for the weather

    Instructors are not liable for any loss or damage to participants' bikes and other belongings.

Available places
4
Venue
South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre
Brickfields Lane, South Woodham Ferrers
CM3 5JU
Sessions
  • 30-07-2026 (10:45 - 11:45)
Balance Bike

Bring your own bike but bikes may be available.  

  • Balance 
  • Develop cycle handling and awareness skills
  • Build confidence ahead of future training.

To check if bikes are available email: cycletraining@essex.gov.uk

Available places
12
Venue
South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre
Brickfields Lane, South Woodham Ferrers
CM3 5JU
Sessions
  • 30-07-2026 (10:45 - 11:45)
Learn to Ride (no charge)
  • Please note: Stabilisers are required to be removed to attend this course.
  • You will need:

    • Roadworthy bike with 2 brakes
    • Suitable helmet (not full face)
    • Suitable clothing for the weather

    Instructors are not liable for any loss or damage to participants' bikes and other belongings.

Available places
4
Venue
South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre
Brickfields Lane, South Woodham Ferrers
CM3 5JU
Sessions
  • 30-07-2026 (12:00 - 13:00)
Balance Bike

Bring your own bike but bikes may be available.  

  • Balance 
  • Develop cycle handling and awareness skills
  • Build confidence ahead of future training.

To check if bikes are available email: cycletraining@essex.gov.uk

Available places
12
Venue
South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre
Brickfields Lane, South Woodham Ferrers
CM3 5JU
Sessions
  • 30-07-2026 (12:00 - 13:00)
Learn to Ride (no charge)
  • Please note: Stabilisers are required to be removed to attend this course.
  • You will need:

    • Roadworthy bike with 2 brakes
    • Suitable helmet (not full face)
    • Suitable clothing for the weather

    Instructors are not liable for any loss or damage to participants' bikes and other belongings.

Available places
4
Venue
South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre
Brickfields Lane, South Woodham Ferrers
CM3 5JU
Sessions
  • 13-08-2026 (09:30 - 10:30)
Balance Bike

Bring your own bike but bikes may be available.  

  • Balance 
  • Develop cycle handling and awareness skills
  • Build confidence ahead of future training.

To check if bikes are available email: cycletraining@essex.gov.uk

Available places
12
Venue
South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre
Brickfields Lane, South Woodham Ferrers
CM3 5JU
Sessions
  • 13-08-2026 (09:30 - 10:30)
Learn to Ride (no charge)
  • Please note: Stabilisers are required to be removed to attend this course.
  • You will need:

    • Roadworthy bike with 2 brakes
    • Suitable helmet (not full face)
    • Suitable clothing for the weather

    Instructors are not liable for any loss or damage to participants' bikes and other belongings.

Available places
4
Venue
South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre
Brickfields Lane, South Woodham Ferrers
CM3 5JU
Sessions
  • 13-08-2026 (10:45 - 11:45)
Balance Bike

Bring your own bike but bikes may be available.  

  • Balance 
  • Develop cycle handling and awareness skills
  • Build confidence ahead of future training.

To check if bikes are available email: cycletraining@essex.gov.uk

Available places
12
Venue
South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre
Brickfields Lane, South Woodham Ferrers
CM3 5JU
Sessions
  • 13-08-2026 (10:45 - 11:45)
Learn to Ride (no charge)
  • Please note: Stabilisers are required to be removed to attend this course.
  • You will need:

    • Roadworthy bike with 2 brakes
    • Suitable helmet (not full face)
    • Suitable clothing for the weather

    Instructors are not liable for any loss or damage to participants' bikes and other belongings.

Available places
4
Venue
South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre
Brickfields Lane, South Woodham Ferrers
CM3 5JU
Sessions
  • 13-08-2026 (12:00 - 13:00)
Balance Bike

Bring your own bike but bikes may be available.  

  • Balance 
  • Develop cycle handling and awareness skills
  • Build confidence ahead of future training.

To check if bikes are available email: cycletraining@essex.gov.uk

Available places
12
Venue
South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre
Brickfields Lane, South Woodham Ferrers
CM3 5JU
Sessions
  • 13-08-2026 (12:00 - 13:00)