Level 2 teaches children how to grow more confident with each turn of the pedal.  Our expert instructors will lead riders onto quiet roads, to experience “real” cycling.

Most children take part in Level 2 at school during Year 5 or 6. This is when they are between 9 and 11 years old.

Level 2 can feel like the biggest step for both you and your child – it’s cycling on the actual road! But with our instructors on hand, your child will feel confident and safe in no time at all.

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What does Level 2 teach?

Bikeability Level 2 teaches you to

Start and stop with more confidence

Pass stationary vehicles parked on a road

Understand the road: signals, signs and road markings

Negotiate the road: including quiet junctions, crossroads and roundabouts

Share the road with other vehicles

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How to videos for Level 2 Bikeability

Check your cycle

In Level 2, you will learn how to check your cycle is ready to ride.

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Check your helmet

In Level 2, you will learn how to check and properly fit your helmet.

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Start an on-road journey

In Level 2, you will learn how to safely start an on-road journey.

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Stop an on-road journey

In Level 2, you will learn how to confidently finish your on-road journey.

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Turn left (major to minor)

In Level 2, you will learn how to turn left from a major road to a minor road.

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Turn right (minor to major)

In Level 2, you will learn how to turn right from a minor road to a major road.

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Turn left (minor to major)

In Level 2, you will learn how to turn left from a minor road to a major road.

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Turn right (major to minor)

In Level 2, you will learn how to turn right from a major road to a minor road.

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Pass stationary vehicles

In Level 2, you will learn how to safely pass stationary vehicles.

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Pass a minor road

In Level 2, you will learn how to pass a minor road and check for vehicles.

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Cycle on a roundabout

In Level 2, you will learn to cycle across simple, single-lane roundabouts.

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Stories from our Bikeability champions

“I feel really happy and relaxed when I ride my bike, and it’s given me independence and freedom. “

Addison

“It really is a joy to watch our son Josh cycle with a big smile on his face and it brings a tear of happiness to our eyes.”

Richard

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