Cycling
Tips and advice for cycling
Bike Safety
While cycling is an excellent form of exercise and transport, its essential to be aware of the potential dangers so that we might mitigate the risks on our journey.
For the safety of yourself and others, you must always follow the Highway Code while cycling on roads.
There are some simple actions that can make a huge difference in your safety, especially when cycling in a rural area. Speed traffic is higher as there are fewer cars on the roads. You need to be visible to drivers so they can adjust their speed and give you space. Make sure that your bike has well-functioning lights and that you wear high-visibility clothing and/or accessories if you can. Check regularly your bike and do not leave without some essentials tools and safety equipment. Last but not least, plan your journey ahead to spot dangerous sections in advance and use cycling maps and/or your smartphone to navigate.
Essential Equipment
Watch these videos to find out more about fun games to help children learning great cycling skills
These are simple and fun games that you can easily do with children to help them improve their cycling skills.
Slow Race
Let's play a 'Slow Race' to help with balance and control of the bike.
Sea of Sharks
'Sea of Sharks' is a game to help your balance on the bike.
Musical Brakes
The game 'Musical Brake' is to learn how to stop your bike in control and the functions of your brakes.
Queen / King of the castle
This game will help you judge your speed and distance when cycling.
Dot to Dot
In this video, we're going to play a game called 'Dot to dot' to learn how to steer your bike in a particular direction, to observe others and to control your bike.
Watch these videos to find out more about bike maintenance and tools for adult and child bikes
Everyone should be equipped with a basic knowledge of bicycle maintenance in order to minimize problems that may occur on your journey. Simple things such as fixing a puncture, or re-aligning a chain, is easy when you know-how, and come in very handy. Use the resources below to help:
How to Make a Balance Bike
Kids M-Check
Replace V-Brake Pad
Chain Maintenance
Change A Tube
The M Check
Quick Gear Adjustment
V-Brake Adjustment
Remove and Re-install Rear Wheel