Training

Bikeability is the new name for National Standard cycle training. Bikeability encompasses three levels (as set out below) from basic handling skills up to advanced road riding situations.

The 3 Bikeability levels.

Level 1 is where you learn to control your bike. By completing Level 1, you can show you have the skills to ride where there are no cars and that you are ready to start your road training.

Level 2 is where you start with real traffic, but sticking to quiet roads. By completing Level 2 you can show you have the skills to make a trip safely to on quiet roads and cycle lanes, perhaps to school.

Level 3 is where you can move up to busy roads and advanced road features. It's like driving or motorbike lessons and once you have done it you should be able to bike most places safely, certainly after some practice.

All five Tees Valley local authorities are registered to deliver Bikeability training.  To find out more follow the links below:

Stockton-on-Tees

Redcar & Cleveland

Hartlepool

Middlesbrough

Darlington