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4.2. REPPROC

The REPPROC Principles are a useful framework for planning, delivering and reviewing your cycle training.

Each letter of REPPROC stands for what good cycle training should be: Realistic; Empowering; Positive; Progressive; Rider-led; Outcome–orientated; and Continuously assessed.

Realistic:

• Riders can practise the key skills of safe cycling (observation, communication, positioning and priorities) on roads and environments that match their abilities.
• Riders learn from accurate instructor demonstrations. Make sure all riders can see and hear what you are doing.
• Riders spend a good amount of time cycling on real journeys.
• Sessions do not require any specialist clothing or equipment.

Empowering:

• Riders get to make independent decisions to gain confidence and experience riding in different types of cycling environments. 
• Riders reflect on their decisions and of others in the group. This encourages them to feel responsible and engaged.
• Riders can cycle as independently as possible during their training and ‘lead’ journeys by cycling individually, in front of an instructor, or at the head of a group.

Positive:

• Training is delivered in a positive and supportive manner.
• Riders learn how to build confidence when cycling, helping them to enjoy the experience as much as possible. 
• Instructors use positive language that matches the riders’ ages and levels of understanding.

Progressive:

• Riders experience more challenging cycling environments as their skills and confidence grow. Training is delivered in a logical way with activities and manoeuvres becoming more complex.
• Once riders feel comfortable with a set of skills, they can be challenged further during the next round of activities.
• Each rider can progress at their own pace and according to their learning needs.

Rider-led:

• Training activities are planned, adapted, delivered and reviewed in a way that ensures all riders make progress.
• For mixed-ability groups, training activities can be adapted to give each rider the level of challenge they need.
• Riders have plenty of opportunities to ask and answer questions.
• Teaching is inclusive and carefully considers how each rider prefers to learn.

Outcome-orientated: 

• Riders learn how to cycle to the National Standard – competently, consistently and confidently.
• Riders perform activities to as high a standard as possible and as independently as possible. 
• Outcomes are discussed with riders, with specific reference to the key skills of safe cycling.
• Riders spend most of the session cycling, giving them the chance to practise and improve. 
• Training reflects current legislation and guidance including the Highway Code.

Continuously assessed: 

• Continuously assessed: 
• Riders receive continuous assessment and feedback that encourages them to reflect on their practice. This helps them to feel in control of their own progress. 
• Risk benefit assessment and management is ongoing and involves riders in the process.
• As they develop their skills over time, riders can take on more responsibility and independent decision making. This helps them to understand and spot any risks or dangers themselves.