Cycling confidence sessions
Various dates in May, July and August .
A variety of free sessions designed to develop your cycling skills from learn-to-ride, to improve your skills, to getting safe on the roads. These sessions are a great opportunity for people to increase their cycling skills and confidence in a safe environment. Although we prefer it if you can bring your own bike and helmet, if you need to request use of a bike and helmet please contact us. We welcome both individuals and groups of people. Booking is essential so please use the Eventbrite links to secure your place.
Balance Bike Confidence Session
A Balance Bike confidence session for pre-school children (2-4 years), delivered by Bikeability instructors from Stage 1 Cycles. This event takes place on the brand new trail at Abbots Vale Community Centre. The sessions are aimed at youngsters aged 2-4 years, who are developing confidence with balancing on bikes, but are not yet ready for pedals.
- Tuesday 27th May (Half Term), 9.00-9.40am at Abbots Vale Community Centre, Abbots Vale, Barrow-In-Furness LA13 9PA. Book on Eventbrite.
- Tuesday 27th May (Half Term), 11.00-11.40am at Abbots Vale Community Centre, Abbots Vale, Barrow-In-Furness LA13 9PA. Book on Eventbrite.
Learn to Pedal Confidence Session
A Learn to Pedal Bike development session for children confident on balance bikes, and ready for using bikes with pedals. Stage 1 Cycles Bikeability Instructors will deliver the course, taking place at the brand new trail at Abbots Vale Community Centre. This is aimed at youngsters ready to move on to bikes with pedals, after mastering balance on balance bikes.
- Tuesday 27th May (Half Term), 9.45-10.30am at Abbots Vale Community Centre, Abbots Vale Barrow-In-Furness LA13 9PA. Book on Eventbrite.
- Tuesday 27th May (Half Term), 1.00-1.40pm at Park Vale Sport Stadium, Mill Lane, LA14 3XY (home of Vickerstown FC). Book on Eventbrite.
Open Session - Ride the brand new North Walney Infrastructure
An open session for all ages, to ride the new cycle lane – children accompanied by an adult.
We invite you to come and ride the new North Walney Cycling Lane, guided by Stage 1 Cycles instructors. We will meet at Park Vale Sports Stadium, where there is parking available, and cycle to Earnse Bay, then back along to Vickerstown Park, then return to Park Vale Sports Stadium. Bring your own refreshments. Rest breaks will be included, plus advice and tips on how to safely use the brand new cycle path. Bikes and helmets can be provided, with advance notice. We have E Bikes/E Trikes/Brompton Bikes and regular Bikes.
A warm up and assessment will take place on the athletics track at Park Vale, prior to setting off. The ride in total is expected to last 60 minutes-90 minutes.
- Tuesday 27th May (Half Term), 2.00-3.30pm at Park Vale Sport Stadium, Mill Lane, LA14 3XY (home of Vickerstown FC). Book on Eventbrite.
Upcoming dates
Booking details will be provided shortly for further sessions on:
- Thursday 31st July
- Saturday 9th August
- Thursday 14th August
- Thursday 28th August