The following information has been provided by Great Ormond Street Hospital.
If you have not ridden a bike in a while, GOSH staff frequently advise hiring a Santander Cycle near a park and having a go on a traffic-free path.
If you are keen to go further, either ask a colleague/ friend to guide you on a safe route, or try a TFL quietway/ cycleway route which has segregated bicycle lanes, or very low traffic routes. https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/cycling/routes-and-maps/cycleways
Online training:
Transport for London provides a free online cycle skills course comprised of 4 modules:
You can sign up to complete the course, free of charge using this link: https://cycle-skillsonline.tfl.gov.uk/
Instructor-led training:
Councils across England are responsible for delivering cycling training for adults & children.
As employees of GOSH you are welcome to join one of the courses delivered through Camden Council
They are currently offering 3 levels of training
For more detail on each course, dates, and how to book see:Â https://www.camden.gov.uk/web/guest/cycle-skills-and-bike-maintenance-courses#hnst
To find training in other London boroughs, use this link: https://tfl.gov.uk/forms/12421.aspx or if you live outside London, you can search for your local authority’s cycle training through a browser search.
Bikeability Programme:
The Bikeability Programme is delivered across England
Level 1 - Learn to control your cycle off-road
Level 2 - Cycle safely on the quiet roads
Level 3 - Cycle safely on busy roads and at junctions
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As a key worker your Children’s Headteacher may be able to authorise their training to take place through a school programme. https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/cycling/cycle-skills#on-this-page-0
If this is not available, you can search for local Bikeability training providers which will charge for their service
https://bikeability.org.uk/find-a-course/
