Cycle safety

Cycle training

Support is available to help residents of all ages learn to cycle and improve their skills.

We use the GOV.UK: national standard for cycle training, which covers the skills and understanding needed to cycle safely and responsibly. We encourage cycling as an everyday activity, a healthy mode of transport and above all lots of fun.

Cycling lessons at school

All schools in Thurrock can book Bikeability lessons for pupils in year 4, year 6 and year 7. These take place during school hours

Go to Bikeability to find out more about 'cycling proficiency' for the 21st century.

Other cycling training

There are a range of paid training sessions that can be booked to help build your confidence on a bike and keep you safe while cycling on the road.

Training type Course content Session duration Price
Learn to ride
  • One-to-one training to learn to learn how to ride a bike without stabilisers
 60 minutes

5 to 15 - £11

16 and over - £21
Bikeability Level 2
  • Making good and frequent observations.
  • Choosing and maintaining the most suitable riding positions.
  • Communicating intentions clearly to others.
  • Understanding priorities on the road, particularly at junctions.
 120 minutes

10 to 15 - £11

16 and over - £21
Bikeability Level 3
  • How to safely pass queuing traffic.
  • Using junctions controlled by traffic lights.
  • Multi- lane roads and roundabouts (if present);
  • Use bike lanes and other cycle infrastructure.
  • Navigating bus lanes (if present).
 120 minutes

11 to 15 - £11

16 and over - £21

Book a cycling training session

If you would like to know more about these sessions, contact our Road Safety team.

Road Safety team

: road.safety@thurrock.gov.uk