Free cycle training

Bexley cycle training and clubs. Free training for those who live, work, or attend school in Bexley.

For adults

  • Learn to ride: Free, tailored courses to suit individual abilities and goals. Includes a free, tailored session and practice in a safe off-road environment with a fully qualified instructor.
  • Return to cycling: If you haven't been on a bike for some time and need to get back into cycling, this is the perfect way to improve your confidence and skills. We can provide one-to-one or small group sessions at a suitable time and date.
  • Improve urban cycling skills: Free group sessions to enhance your on-road cycling abilities.
  • Perfect advanced cycling skills: Free one-to-one sessions with a fully qualified trainer to perfect your advanced cycling skills.
  • Thamesmead bike club: Every Saturday, 10am to 12pm. Over 16 only. Suitable for beginners, improvers, or anyone who wants to practice cycling. Bikes and helmets provided. Located at Thamesmead Cycle Hub, Bayliss Avenue, SE28 8NJ. Booking essential via the Spond App.
  • Bike maintenance course: Learn the basics to get you out on the road. Please contact us to register your interest.

For children

  • School-based bikeability courses: For children aged 10 years and up who are competent cyclists
  • Free family cycling sessions: Gain confidence and learn skills to cycle as a family. We run sessions at weekends and during the school holidays.
  • Family cycle club: Every Saturday, 12 to 2pm. Suitable for beginner cyclists aged 5 years and up. Located at Thamesmead Cycle Hub, Bayliss Avenue, SE28 8NJ. Booking essential via the Spond App.

Book a free course

For more information on any of our services, please email roadsafetyeducation@bexley.gov.uk.

Learn, improve, and enjoy cycling in Bexley.

Bikeability training terms and conditions

Please read the following terms and conditions:

  • I confirm that my child will be 10 years old or over by the start of the course.
  • I confirm that my child is a competent cyclist and able to ride a bike well unaided (e.g confident to take one hand off the handlebar for 4 seconds to signal).
  • I agree to my child taking part in training and assessment.
  • I understand and accept that my child may be withdrawn from the course at any point if there are concerns about their competence.
  • I understand and accept that, as a National Standards course, my child will need to meet all the required outcomes in order to complete the course (NB should further training be required to achieve Level 2, feedback will be provided and the opportunity to take part in later courses will be offered).
  • I understand and accept that the trainers will check my child’s bicycle and, if they believe the bicycle is not roadworthy, my child will not be allowed to take part.
  • I accept and understand that the majority of the training will take place on public roads.
  • I understand the London Borough of Bexley holds an insurance policy covering claims by third parties, although it is not personal injury accident insurance for my child. I understand and accept that the Council will not be liable for any accident or injury to my child, except in cases resulting from negligence by the Council.
  • I understand that the information provided above will be retained securely by the London Borough of Bexley for a period of up to six years to enable us to offer/monitor training progression through the Bikeability levels. I understand that this data will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared with any other parties.