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Bikeability and CTC National Standard Cycle Training |
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Bikeability and CTC National Standard Cycle Training |
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| National Standard Level | How long does it take? | How many trainees per instructor? |
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| Non-cyclist | As little as a couple of hours upwards | One |
| Level 1 | 2-4 hours | Up to twelve |
| Level 2 | Approximately 4 hours | Up to three |
| Level 3 | Approximately 3 hours | Up to two |
| Note that each level assumes that the previous level has been achieved | Please remember that these times can only be a guide. If your experience prior to starting a course is higher than expected then it will take less time. If you are particularly nervous or have less experience than anticipated then the course can take significantly longer | Smaller groups will generally progress faster than larger ones |
My charges cover a local (Stevenage) lesson. If I have to travel any distance I have to include some cost for travel.
I charge £25 per hour for an individual lesson.
Charges for groups reduce to £15 per person per hour.
Courses can be arranged at the following rate per person including Bikeability certification
Fun skills at £5 - Minimum/maximum participants 8/16
Bikeability Level 1 at £15 - Minimum/Maximum participants 4/12
Bikeability Level 2 at £40 - Minimum/Maximum participants 3/6
Bikeability Level 3 at £35 - Minimum/Maximum participants 1/2
For larger groups or corporate bookings please contact me for a quote.
Back to topThere are so many types of bike to choose from. So how do you make up your mind?
I have made some suggestions of bike styles to consider
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| Road only | Road and surfaced tracks | All terrain including bridle paths etc | Road only | Road and surfaced tracks | All terrain including bridle paths etc |
| Hybrid - flat handlebars | Hybrid - flat handlebars | Mountain bike - front suspension only | Road bike - drop handlebars | Hybrid - flat handlebars | Mountain bike - front suspension |
| Shopper | Mountain bike | BMX - no gears so not good for distance | Touring bike - drop or butterfly bars | Touring bike - drop or butterfly bars | Mountain bike - full suspension |
In general - buy the best you can afford. You will get better quality, lighter weight components that will last longer the more you spend. Remember a lighter bike is less to push uphill!
Prices for adult bikes: a reasonable hybrid £200 upwards is about right. £300 will get you a good basic mountain bike (you can pay up to £4,000 for a top of the range full suspension machine). A basic road or touring bike will set you back about £400 (again prices go up and up for top of the range machines).
Warning - If you are buying for a child get them to pick up the bike. If they cannot easily lift it, then cycling will be hard work. Suspension is a heavy and mostly unecessary addition to a childs bike. They usually want it but rarely need it. Try to pursuade a child to only have front suspension if they must have it. My own mountain bike only has front suspension.
There are some links to good childrens bikes on the links page - I have no connections with any of the companies.
Back to topI prefer my trainees to use a helmet. I wear one. If you or your child would rather cycle without one then that is your own choice.
I would rather you or they were out on bikes than not riding because you dont want to wear a 'lid'.
Here is a link to the CTC pages on the helmet debate.
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