Upcoming Courses

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

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Holiday Bikeability Level 1&2

This course is for children who are confident and competent riders with a recommended minimum age of 9 

The rider is taking part in a combined level 1 & 2 course, which they need to attend both days.
The course starts in an off-road environment, the rider must be able to ride in a straight line, whilst looking behind and riding with one hand whilst keeping control of the bike. If they are struggling with this element of the course, they will not be able to proceed to the on-road sessions, and you will need to collect them.

This course will give the rider a basic level of cycling competence on which they will need to build and practice with an adult, it should not be regarded as a guarantee of their safety.

They will need.

  • A roadworthy cycle (without stabilisers) with 2 working brakes
  • Suitable helmet (not full face)
  • Suitable clothing for the weather
  • Small backpack, with a drink and a snack

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

The charge is non-refundable

These courses are either set up as one day or two days, please make sure if there are two dates listed on your booking that you attend both 

Course timings may be reduced and/or changed depending on number of participants

Available places
3
Fee
£15.00
Venue
Howbridge Junior School Witham
Howbridge Rd, Witham
CM8 1BZ
Sessions
  • 27-10-2025 (09:15 - 14:45)
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
6
Venue
Tower Gardens, Chelmsford. Please note the car park does not open until 10am.
Tower Gardens, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex
CM1 2PL
Sessions
  • 27-10-2025 (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
0
Venue
Tower Gardens, Chelmsford. Please note the car park does not open until 10am.
Tower Gardens, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex
CM1 2PL
Sessions
  • 27-10-2025 (10:45 - 11:30)
Bikeability Level 1 (no charge)
Available places
3
Venue
Tower Gardens, Chelmsford. Please note the car park does not open until 10am.
Tower Gardens, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex
CM1 2PL
Sessions
  • 27-10-2025 (11:45 - 13:15)
Holiday Bikeability Child Learn to Ride

Any age

This course encourages non-riders to become riders. It takes place in a playground or similar off-road location. The session is 45 minutes long and you will need to accompany the rider throughout the session. 

They will need.

  • A roadworthy cycle (without stabilisers) with 2 working brakes.
  • Suitable helmet (not full face)
  • Suitable clothing for the weather
  • Small backpack, with a drink and snack

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

The charge is non-refundable

 

Available places
2
Fee
£15.00
Venue
Howbridge Junior School Witham
Howbridge Rd, Witham
CM8 1BZ
Sessions
  • 28-10-2025 (09:30 - 10:15)
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
10
Venue
Tower Gardens, Chelmsford. Please note the car park does not open until 10am.
Tower Gardens, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex
CM1 2PL
Sessions
  • 28-10-2025 (09:30 - 10:30)
Holiday Bikeability Child Learn to Ride

Any age

This course encourages non-riders to become riders. It takes place in a playground or similar off-road location. The session is 45 minutes long and you will need to accompany the rider throughout the session. 

They will need.

  • A roadworthy cycle (without stabilisers) with 2 working brakes.
  • Suitable helmet (not full face)
  • Suitable clothing for the weather
  • Small backpack, with a drink and snack

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

The charge is non-refundable

 

Available places
3
Fee
£15.00
Venue
Howbridge Junior School Witham
Howbridge Rd, Witham
CM8 1BZ
Sessions
  • 28-10-2025 (10:30 - 11:15)
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
Tower Gardens, Chelmsford. Please note the car park does not open until 10am.
Tower Gardens, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex
CM1 2PL
Sessions
  • 28-10-2025 (10:45 - 11:30)
Holiday Bikeability Child Learn to Ride

Any age

This course encourages non-riders to become riders. It takes place in a playground or similar off-road location. The session is 45 minutes long and you will need to accompany the rider throughout the session. 

They will need.

  • A roadworthy cycle (without stabilisers) with 2 working brakes.
  • Suitable helmet (not full face)
  • Suitable clothing for the weather
  • Small backpack, with a drink and snack

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

The charge is non-refundable

 

Available places
4
Fee
£15.00
Venue
Howbridge Junior School Witham
Howbridge Rd, Witham
CM8 1BZ
Sessions
  • 28-10-2025 (11:30 - 12:15)
Bikeability Level 1 (no charge)
Available places
8
Venue
Tower Gardens, Chelmsford. Please note the car park does not open until 10am.
Tower Gardens, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex
CM1 2PL
Sessions
  • 28-10-2025 (11:45 - 13:15)
Holiday Bikeability Child Learn to Ride

Any age

This course encourages non-riders to become riders. It takes place in a playground or similar off-road location. The session is 45 minutes long and you will need to accompany the rider throughout the session. 

They will need.

  • A roadworthy cycle (without stabilisers) with 2 working brakes.
  • Suitable helmet (not full face)
  • Suitable clothing for the weather
  • Small backpack, with a drink and snack

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

The charge is non-refundable

 

Available places
3
Fee
£15.00
Venue
Howbridge Junior School Witham
Howbridge Rd, Witham
CM8 1BZ
Sessions
  • 28-10-2025 (12:30 - 13:15)
Holiday Bikeability Level 1&2

This course is for children who are confident and competent riders with a recommended minimum age of 9 

The rider is taking part in a combined level 1 & 2 course, which they need to attend both days.
The course starts in an off-road environment, the rider must be able to ride in a straight line, whilst looking behind and riding with one hand whilst keeping control of the bike. If they are struggling with this element of the course, they will not be able to proceed to the on-road sessions, and you will need to collect them.

This course will give the rider a basic level of cycling competence on which they will need to build and practice with an adult, it should not be regarded as a guarantee of their safety.

They will need.

  • A roadworthy cycle (without stabilisers) with 2 working brakes
  • Suitable helmet (not full face)
  • Suitable clothing for the weather
  • Small backpack, with a drink and a snack

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

The charge is non-refundable

These courses are either set up as one day or two days, please make sure if there are two dates listed on your booking that you attend both 

Course timings may be reduced and/or changed depending on number of participants

Available places
3
Fee
£15.00
Venue
Mark Hall Academy Harlow
Trust Office Harlow Essex
CM17 9LR
Sessions
  • 29-10-2025 (09:15 - 14:15)
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
10
Venue
Tower Gardens, Chelmsford. Please note the car park does not open until 10am.
Tower Gardens, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex
CM1 2PL
Sessions
  • 29-10-2025 (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
0
Venue
Tower Gardens, Chelmsford. Please note the car park does not open until 10am.
Tower Gardens, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex
CM1 2PL
Sessions
  • 29-10-2025 (10:45 - 11:30)
Bikeability Level 1 (no charge)
Available places
5
Venue
Tower Gardens, Chelmsford. Please note the car park does not open until 10am.
Tower Gardens, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex
CM1 2PL
Sessions
  • 29-10-2025 (11:45 - 13:15)
Holiday Bikeability Child Learn to Ride

Any age

This course encourages non-riders to become riders. It takes place in a playground or similar off-road location. The session is 45 minutes long and you will need to accompany the rider throughout the session. 

They will need.

  • A roadworthy cycle (without stabilisers) with 2 working brakes.
  • Suitable helmet (not full face)
  • Suitable clothing for the weather
  • Small backpack, with a drink and snack

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

The charge is non-refundable

 

Available places
2
Fee
£15.00
Venue
Mark Hall Academy Harlow
Trust Office Harlow Essex
CM17 9LR
Sessions
  • 30-10-2025 (09:30 - 10:15)
Holiday Bikeability Child Learn to Ride

Any age

This course encourages non-riders to become riders. It takes place in a playground or similar off-road location. The session is 45 minutes long and you will need to accompany the rider throughout the session. 

They will need.

  • A roadworthy cycle (without stabilisers) with 2 working brakes.
  • Suitable helmet (not full face)
  • Suitable clothing for the weather
  • Small backpack, with a drink and snack

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

The charge is non-refundable

 

Available places
2
Fee
£15.00
Venue
Mark Hall Academy Harlow
Trust Office Harlow Essex
CM17 9LR
Sessions
  • 30-10-2025 (10:30 - 11:15)
Holiday Bikeability Child Learn to Ride

Any age

This course encourages non-riders to become riders. It takes place in a playground or similar off-road location. The session is 45 minutes long and you will need to accompany the rider throughout the session. 

They will need.

  • A roadworthy cycle (without stabilisers) with 2 working brakes.
  • Suitable helmet (not full face)
  • Suitable clothing for the weather
  • Small backpack, with a drink and snack

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

The charge is non-refundable

 

Available places
4
Fee
£15.00
Venue
Mark Hall Academy Harlow
Trust Office Harlow Essex
CM17 9LR
Sessions
  • 30-10-2025 (11:30 - 12:15)