Free cycling lessons in London (and possibly elsewhere)

Bargain_Rzl

I got the following email from Transport for London this morning:

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Dear Miss *****[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif],[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]We are writing to update you on cycle training in London.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Cycle training is a great way to gain the skills and confidence that make cycling on London's roads a practical and pleasant experience. TfL is working with the London Boroughs and Cycling England to provide training. Our aim is to offer free or subsidised training to children and adults through quality courses provided by accredited instructors.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]To find out how to contact your local training officer please [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]click here[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Also taking place this month is the TfL London Workplace Cycle Challenge. For more information on this and other cycling related events please [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]click here[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Yours sincerely,[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Andy Pidduck[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]London Travel Awareness Team[/FONT]

I went through the link and contacted the named representative for my borough, who told me I would qualify for a free 2hr one-to-one session of cycle training (which I really need - I have a bike but am not confident to cycle on on the roads). The training in my case is bookable online, but it's done through various providers and you have to go through the right one for the borough you live in.

It is linked to a scheme called Bikeability which I think is nationwide so there nmay be freebies available elsewhere too, not just in London.

Hope this helps somebody! (Board guides: hope this is in the right place, I thought about putting it on Travel, Trips and Holidays or on the Green board but thought it was best to put it here. Please feel free to move it if you don't agree.)

James_N

No evidence it works in Wales. Thanks OP

butterfly72

I did one of these courses. It was £15 for three 1 and a half hour sessions. It was very good and really increased my confidence on the road. I might do another soon! Oh and you get to wear a tabard!!:rotfl: