ROAD SAFETY & CYCLE TRAINING
Celebrating the first anniversary of 'Bikeability' 2007 - 2008 ( www.bikeability.org.uk )

  A breakdown of On Road training which is headed up by Wendy Creed, a qualified instructor involved in the gearing up process of Bikeability from September 2006 - March 2007 before it was rolled out nationally and also part of the Bikeability accreditation scheme, working with the government appointed consultants.

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Effective Training!!        

Wherever I teach, I always go out first and do specific site risk assessments of the area to be used.  Bike checks are also done prior to going out on the road and hopefully parents/teachers will tell me if any of the children that have learning difficulties … for example a deaf child who can lip read, or because of the coursework assignments, if a child has dyslexia  or if they are colour blind.  There is no reason why any of the above should prevent someone participating but from a Health & Safety angle I do need to know, it's important so that the right provision can be made to accommodate their needs, bearing in mind we do work out on the roads and I do encourage traffic to act normally, rather than giving way and lulling the students into a false sense of security.  Check your Highway Code ... amongst others, flashing headlights don't mean a thing!

Additionally my training scheme including all policies required by law, has been checked and cleared by an independent government representative, further as an instructor, I have also been observed and monitored by an independent appointed consultant who then wrote up and submitted a report on me to the CTSB to ensure that the high standard we commit to achieve is maintained.

By becoming eco friendly, you will not only save yourself a few pennies but you'll improve your health too so keep an eye on the Courses page, possibly coming to your area soon and if not, then give us a call so that we can work with you and set something up ~ and for information about trails in and around Cornwall go to 'The Cornish Way'

NB.  The purchase of Bikeability goodies such as the badge and certificate is optional at an additional charge of £2.50 per level/course otherwise RSCT issued certificates will be used.  And a surcharge may be applicable depending on both the number of students/groups requiring training and potential travel costs depending on where I am teaching.  We are prepared to go countywide so please don't ever think you are too far away for me to come to you!

Five good reasons to cycle

1.    Cycling exercises most of the muscles in your legs and bum – so it’s an excellent way to tone these areas. 
2.   It’s a practical way to keep fit. 75% all personal journeys are less than 5 miles long – that’s half an hour on a bike.
3.   It’s cheaper than joining a gym! Bicycles require no MOT, no insurance, no licensing and above all no fuel. Bicycles can be parked almost anywhere for free.
4.   Switching short journeys from car to bicycle will benefit both your health and community. You'll be helping to reduce noise, air pollution and traffic congestion too.
5.   Riding a bike can help you maintain a healthy weight. Average cycling burns about 300 calories per hour and gives a level of fitness equivalent to being 10 years younger.