Manchester Freewheeling Courses

Free cycle training funded by Public Health Manchester is available to anyone over 16 who lives in the Manchester City Council area.

To book your place just look through the dates below and select from the drop down corresponding to your preferred option/location and required level of training, either Learn to Ride (Learn), Level 1 (L1), Level 2 (L2), or Level 3 (L3).

Please select the training session you would like to attend.

 

Participant Details








 

About you and your cycling

Which age bands do you fall into? Please select:



Gender:

 

How would you describe your level of cycling experience?


 

How often do you cycle (for any journey purpose)?

 

Do you have (or have access to) a roadworthy bicycle?

 

We can provide bikes for the sessions where required. Do you need to borrow a bike for your session?

 

How do you normally travel to work/place of study (if applicable)?

 

Where did you hear about the cycle training?



 

Additional information for Level 3 sessions only

Is there a specific route that you would like to cycle?



 

 

Keeping in touch

Freewheeling is funded by a number of partners including your Local Authority, Integrated Transport Authority or NHS Primary Care Trust, this is why it's FREE. BikeRight!, these partners and agencies acting on their behalf may contact you following your training session to help evaluate the project, provide updates regarding cycle training and other similar information.

Please tick here to indicate you agree with this requirement.


 

 

Which course is for you...

Our courses are based upon the National Standards for cycle training which are split in to 3 easy to understand levels each with clear aims and outcomes.

Cycle training Level 1  techniques and skills

  • Getting on and off
  • Starting off and stopping
  • Staying upright without wobbling
  • Pedalling
  • Steering and maintaining forward progress
  • Cycling one handed/signalling
  • Looking behind
  • Use of gears

Cycle training Level 2 techniques and skills

  • Theory of on road cycling
  • Getting on and off the bicycle and starting off
  • Stopping
  • Use of gears
  • Cycling one handed/signalling
  • Looking behind
  • Turning right, left and overtaking parked vehicles on a variety of quiet roads
  • Using cycling facilities

Cycle training Level 3 techniques and skills
  • On road theory as level 2 with additional theory as required to support the more advanced road work being undertaken
  • The cycle as a vehicle
  • Positioning and observation
  • Level 1 & 2 skills
  • Busier roads
  • Complex turns, roads and junctions
  • Roundabouts
  • Signal controlled junctions
  • Filtering
  • Using cycling facilities
  • Different types of cycle and their purpose
  • Keeping a bicycle roadworthy
  • Clothing for cycling
  • Relevant accessories

 

Eligibility

To be eligible for FREE training sessions you need to live in the Manchester City Council area and be aged over 16.

If you don't live in the area and still want to take part we make a charge of £50 per session. This fee can be paid in cash or cheque on the day of your training.