Cycle training

Cycle training for children

We know that parents are keen to get their children cycling and that there's a lot of advice online.

Children aged 2 to 3 enjoy using balance bikes so they can gain confidence and progress straight onto 2 wheels with no stabilisers.

We recommend you first check that any bike you plan to use is the right size for your child. Adjust the seat to allow them to have their feet on the floor. 

You can get some good cycle tips on the Active For Life website.

The Haringey Safer Cycling Book (pdf, 28 page(s), 5.05 MB) also has tips and advice on travelling by bike, from adjusting the height of a bike to road skills.

Cycle training for adults, children and families

Whether you're a first-time rider or a regular cyclist looking to improve your skills, we provide free tailored courses to suit your individual abilities and goals. You will work with a fully qualified instructor who will help you to:

• build skills and gain confidence to navigate around your local area
• improve your cycling skills and confidence
• perfect your cycling techniques
• practice in a safe, off-road environment to refresh your cycling technique
• improve your performance when dealing with complex junctions, heavy traffic or cycling at night

Please visit the Cycling Instructor website to find out more and book a training session.

Transport for London cycling course

Transport for London (TfL) has a free online course to help you improve your cycling skills and feel more confident. 

You'll learn how to:

• get you and your bike prepared for the road 
• start cycling on the road safely and responsibly 
• improve your cycling skills
• cycle in a group with children 

Start the free Cycle Skills course on the TfL website.