Bikeability Level 3 & Fix Course @ Thetford

Little Riders

Funded by
Norfolk County Council
Provision
Universal provision
Ages
11 - 16
Next date
No upcoming dates
Tickets
£0 - £11

A summary

Has your child already completed Bikeability Level 1 & 2? Would they like to develop their skills and understanding further? Then this Bikeability Level 3 and Fix course is ideal for them!

The course is designed to give children aged 10-16 years old who have already completed Levels 1 & 2, the opportunity to 1. learn how to ride in more challenging urban situations and 2. ensure their bike is safe to use and undertake minor repairs (including repairing a puncture).

The 1 day course comprises of 5 hours of training (including a 1 hour lunch break).

Tickets

BNHF eligible place

£0
Children 11 - 16Norfolk County Council

Paid place

£11
Children 11 - 16Norfolk County Council

More information

All training is delivered by Little Riders professional national cycle instructors who have attended first aid and safeguarding training and have undertaken a Enhanced DBS check.

Who can join? - This course is suitable for children aged 10-16 years old who have already completed Bikeability Level 1 & 2 training.

What will they need? - Children need a road worthy bike (with two working brakes) and a helmet to use during the course. If your child doesn't have a bike or helmet don't worry as we can lend them both items. Simply indicate when booking what equipment you would like to borrow and we will bring it along for them. Children should wear suitable outdoor clothing during the course and bring a drink each day.

What to expect - The course includes Bikeability Level 3 & Fix training.

- AM - Bikeability FIX, riders will learn; the essentials of cycle maintenance, how to ensure your cycle is always road-worthy, repair a puncture and replace an inner tube

- PM - Bikeability Level 3 will teach children more advanced skills, including how to: use the best riding position for any situation, ride alongside other cyclists, ride on more complex roads, negotiate more complex roads, respond confidently when a situation changes.

Each attendee will receive a nutritious lunch, so please let us know of any dietary requirements when booking so we can cater for them.

Location - This activity will be based at Thetford Academy (Croxton Road, Thetford, IP24 1LH). Training will take place on site at the school and on local roads. Parking is available on site for drop-off and collection each day.

SEND accessibility checklist

1:1 care

2:1 care

Qualified to administer medication

Epilepsy trained

Secure environment

Accessible toilet

Assist with personal care and toileting

Hoist and changing bench

Wheelchair accessible site

Autism awareness trained

Sensory or quiet spaces

Makaton trained

PECS trained

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About your mentor

Little Riders

Little Riders - Children's cycling courses

Little Riders

We are on a mission to help more children and their families enjoy the benefits of cycling in Norfolk/Suffolk.

Learning aims

Aim 1

Bikeability Fix - Learn to essentials of cycle maintenance in order to ensure that you bike is roadworthy and always available to be ridden.

Aim 2

Bikeability Level 3 - Equip your child with the skills needed to stay safe in more challenging urban situations.

Location

The Thetford Academy, Old Croxton Road, Thetford, England, IP24 1LH

What's provided

Snacks
Meals

Safety

Enhanced DBS

Basic DBS

Risk Assessment

Public Liability Insurance

Safeguarding Training

First Aid Training

First Aid Kit

Smoke Detector

Please note:

It is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the measures provided above and any other details represented in this listing. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed.

Cancellation policy

Cancel more than one week before the start to receive a full refund.

My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.

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