Children’s bicycle education is an important part of the school curriculum in countries with high rates of cycle participation and safety. The numbers of children travelling to school by bicycle has fallen dramatically over the last three decades and bicycle education is an essential requirement in any effort to reverse this trend. The following links provide information on the various bicycle education courses available around Australia:
Research to explore perceptions and experiences of Bikeability training amongst parents and children (UK)
19th Jan 2011
In 2010 the UK Department of Transport released a report exploring attitudes towards cycling; current cycling behavior; and, awareness of, participation in, and experience of “bikeability.” Launched in 2007, Bikeability is the government’s flagship cycle training program, designed to give people the skills and confidence to ride on roads. The Bikeability programme is available to people of all ages. This research, however, focuses only on the experience of children in school years 5 and 6, garnering feedback from both children and their parents.
Tips for Teaching / Learning to Bicycle (International)
16th Sep 2010
This page provides simple step-by-step tips for teaching a child or adult how to ride a bicycle.
Cyclist Skills Training (New Zealand)
16th Sep 2010
These guidelines address cyclist training skills to prepare trainees to cycle confidently on the road. The guidelines have been developed to cater for a range of trainees and suit both school and adult training environments. The guidelines are based on a number of core skills to ensure that demonstrated ability is achieved.
WA Department for Planning and Infrastructure (Australia)
16th Sep 2010
The WA Department for Planning and Infrastructure has developed fact sheets on riding to school and teaching a child to ride.
Way2Go Bike Ed (Australia)
16th Sep 2010
Bike SA has delivered the Way2Go Bike Ed program since 1995 in South Australia. During that time there have been over 80,000 students in years 4, 5, 6 & 7 that have participated successfully in Way2Go Bike Ed.
