Products - level 2 Bikeability Training

Level 2

During Level 2 Bikeability training you will get out on the roads! Level 2 gives you a real cycling experience so that you are able to deal with traffic on short journeys such as cycling to schools. You will usually be trained in groups of 3-12 cyclists, although individual training may also be available in your area.

Once you’ve completed your Bikeability Level 2 and been awarded your orange badge, you will be able to:

 

  • Start and finish a journey by road, including passing parked or slower moving vehicles
  • Be aware of everything around you and signal your intentions to other road users when someone needs to know what you’re doing
  • Position yourself properly on the road and pass side roads
  • Use junctions including turning left and right into major and minor roads
  • Decide whether a cycle lane will help with your journey
  • Use the Highway Code, particularly when it comes to understanding road signs

 

Get geared up

 

Before you put your Bikeability Level 2 into practice out on the streets, make sure you’ve got the right equipment – it doesn’t even have to cost a lot of money.

 

  • Choosing a set of wheels– there are loads of different bikes to choose from – such as road-racing, mountain, BMX or hybrid – decide what you want a bike for then visit your local bike shop to find out which one suits you best
  • Get kitted out– whatever the weather if you’re likely to be cycling every day, you might want to invest in some waterproof gear to keep yourself dry on your way to school or work (you can pick up over-trousers and waterproof jackets at cycling shops or outdoor stores). When cycling, make sure your shoes are tied and the laces don’t hang down
  • Brighten up– being safe is all about being seen. When cycling in the day wear bright coloured clothes and if you’re cycling after dark make sure you wear reflective clothing and make sure the lights on the front and back of your bike are both in working order
  • Helmet– make sure your helmet fits your head. For a proper fit, the helmet should fit snugly and shouldn’t allow any sideways movement
  • Secure your bike – hundreds of thousands of bicycles are stolen across Britain every year, so don’t let yours be one of them – get a lock and put it through the frame wherever you leave your bike, taking anything that is easy to nick with you (lights, pumps etc)