Bikeability Scotland
What is Bikeability Scotland?
Bikeability Scotland is the modern day cycling proficiency. It’s moved on a bit since the old test you might remember doing. You probably did some basic skills in the playground with a local policeman or the janitor. These days, children receive much more comprehensive training to give them the skills and confidence to cycle on today’s roads.
There’s three levels of training, and kids are taught out on the roads for levels 2 and 3, to make sure they have the confidence to make independent journeys on their bikes. The scheme is run by Cycling Scotland.
Volunteer to help more kids to learn to cycle
Our Bikeability Scotland Trainers all over Scotland need assistants to help them deliver this important training. We’re looking for people to help out in their local area. It’s a really fun and rewarding experience, and you can help pass on skills that will stay with children for the rest of their lives.
What would I have to do?
As a Volunteer Cycle Training Assistant, you would help the Cycle Trainer run training sessions with children at a local school. You’d be helping show the children about things like signalling to drivers, stopping at junctions and teaching them general road awareness.
Cycling Scotland provide a one-day training course for all volunteers, and you get a recognised qualification at the end of it.
Where can I access the online resources?
To view the 2012 edition Bikeability Scotland Level 2 resources please click HERE.
Where do I sign up?
To volunteer to help deliver training in your local area, simply fill in the form below and your local coordinator will get in touch.
Click on the following images to find out more about each level:
Bikeability England
Click here if you are looking for Bikeability training in England. To Volunteer for Bikeability Scotland in your area click here.
Bikeability Scotland Level 1
Level 1 of Bikeability Scotland teaches basic bike skills in the playground. Find out more here.
Bikeability Scotland Level 2
Level 2 of Bikeability Scotland teaches children how to cycle safely on the road and navigate basic junctions. Find out more here.
Bikeability Scotland Level 3
Level 3 of Bikeability Scotland teaches children how to navigate more complex junctions and plan journeys effectively. Find out more here.
Cycle Friendly School Award
Is your child’s school a Cycle Friendly School? Find out how to get involved here.
