For your child’s comfort, please dress your child in sports clothing including trainers appropriate for the weather conditions. Tops should not be longer than hip length as they could get caught on bike parts.

If you are not hiring a bike for the lesson, there are certain things you will need to do to prepare your child’s bike. Please look at ‘Preparing your child’s bike’ on the website. Also check your child’s helmet fits snugly and squarely on their head. If you have any problems, please give us a call.

Book via our website, ring us or make an enquiry using the website message service (include the name and age of your child and your contact phone number and email address).

Yes – we assess the competencies gained so far and then use a variety of activities to develop the skills to National Level 1 Standard

Yes – please refer to Bike Hire information on the website.

Most children are pedalling within one to two lessons. Children with co-ordination, balance difficulties or other additional needs can take a little longer.

While the step by step process helps to minimise a child from falling off, it has to be accepted that sometimes they can suddenly lose balance and it’s all part of the learning process. It’s important for them to get them back on their bike as quickly as possible and we usually take them back a step or two to help them regain their confidence.

CycleSafe Learn to Ride is a step by step programme which develops confidence, and competence . We work at the speed of the child and don’t move on to the next step until we feel they are ready.

Your child will start by learning to scoot the bike without pedals to develop balance and braking skills. (We ask parents to remove the pedals before the lesson using a no. 15 spanner and to lower the saddle so the child can place their whole feet comfortably on the ground). Once they are moving the bike confidently by “scooting” and “gliding” and able to use brakes, exercises are carried out with one pedal on. When the second pedal is added your child is encouraged to pedal with a little light support if needed until the point they are ready and confident to pedal independently.

We include games in the lessons to develop confidence and to make learning to ride a bike a fun and positive experience.

Lessons are offered most Saturdays during term time in Robertsbridge and Halstead and some weekdays during holidays. Our lessons in Tunbridge Wells are on specific dates during Easter and summer holidays.

Yes we are! However, in line with our safeguarding policy, we do ask that parents are present for Learn to Ride lessons. You will also pick up tips on how to support your child’s riding after the lesson.

Yes. CycleSafe has public liability cover of up to £5 million and professional indemnity of up to £1 million, arranged through Insure4Sport.

We hire school playgrounds or use large tarmac, usually quiet community spaces so that your child has a good sized area to learn in. The main teaching venues are in Robertsbridge, East Sussex and Halstead, Kent. We often offer lessons in Tunbridge Wells on specific dates during school holidays and at Vinehall School, for children attending that school.

Lessons can normally be booked from the age of 4 years. Children can often be ready to learn earlier if they can scoot and glide on a balance bike.