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Learn cycle skills online

Get ready to ride

Key tips on getting yourself and your cycle prepared for the road

We'll cover:

  • How to perform some basic pre-ride checks on your cycle
  • Some basic control and handling skills
  • Where to find resources to plan your route and park your cycle securely

First time on the road

Start cycling on the road safely and responsibly

We'll cover:

  • Starting and stopping 
  • Where to position yourself on the road
  • How to change your position
  • Hazards that you may encounter and how to avoid them

On the road again

Helping you return to cycling

This module is designed to give you confidence to get back out on the road again.

We'll cover:

  • How to share the road safely
  • What to do at traffic lights, junctions and roundabouts
  • How to cycle assertively
  • How to communicate with other road users

Cycling with children or groups

Advice about how to cycle with children and other adults

We'll cover:

  • What to consider when choosing your route
  • Where members of the group should be positioned on the road
  • How much space to leave between cyclists
  • How to move through junctions