If you live in Exeter, there is a team of professional cycle instructors currently delivering free training to those who live, work or study in the city (post codes EX1 – EX4). This is possible due to Devon County Council and Exeter City Council bidding and winning government funding. This project is known as Cycle Exeter. The conditions are that this funding is used to promote cycling within Exeter. Bikeability is the new National Standard for cycle training replacing the Cycle Proficiency Test.
For Exeter based training contact: Colin Savage 0845 155 1004 Cycle Exeter
If you live outside of Exeter, the current cycle training options are outlined below.
| Option | How To Access | Will pupils receive Bikeability awards? |
|---|---|---|
| Enquire locally if cycle training courses are being held | Contact schools & School Travel Plan Advisers / Community police officers / local Road Safety Officers | Only if trained by National Standard accredited instructors |
Attend Devon County Council’s free one day Bikeability-based cycle instructor course and to deliver course to pupils. DCC provide free training manual and resources. |
Contact the DCC Road Safety Helpdesk: E-mail rshelp@devon.gov.uk Tel: 0845 155 1004 |
No |
Train to be a National Standard (Bikeability) cycle instructor and to deliver the course. The four day course run by Independent Training Providers cost approx £500. £300 can be claimed back as a bursary. Exeter will soon be an ITP. |
The websites www.ctc.org.uk and www.bikeability.org.uk list the training centres and how to apply for a bursary. |
Yes |
| “Buy in” a National Standard (Bikeability) instructor and they will deliver the training. This can be more cost effective in a larger group | The websites www.ctc.org.uk and www.bikeability.org.uk list the National Standard instructors and information on re-claiming cycle training costs. |
Yes |
For all other areas contact:
Tel: 0845 155 1004 rshelp@devon.gov.uk
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