6. Risk Benefit Assessment (RBA) All providers of cycle training should have robust health and safety policies and should put in place very clear procedures to manage and mitigate potential health and safety risks. Training providers and instructors alike...
5.7.1 Strategies for inclusivity The STEP model is a useful framework to plan a cycle training session. It uses four categories to help you adapt your activities in line with different needs. You can make changes for the entire...
5.7. Inclusive delivery Everyone should be able to access cycle training and experience the benefits of cycling. As a cycle instructor, you should be prepared to make your sessions as inclusive and flexible as possible. This could mean teaching...
5.6. Training in different environments No junction is the same. Every site will be different in some way – whether you’re riding through it or stopping to deliver training. There are so many variables. These include: the amount of...
5.5. Working with children When working with children, the training approach should be as rider-led as possible. Here are some strategies to help you deliver engaging, fulfilling and rider-led training to younger riders: Consider the specific needs and abilities...
5.4.8 How to carry out assessments of riders Formative assessment happens throughout the training course. You continuously assess, provide feedback and track each rider’s progress. You can start this type of assessment when meeting riders for the first time....
5.4.7 Group management – top tips Top tips Get to know the needs of everyone in the group. This will help you give them the right level of support Share clear expectations at the start of a session. Talk about...
5.4.6 Managing groups on road When talking to the group, make sure all riders can see and hear you. Be prepared to move to another location if there are too many distractions, for example noisy roadworks or drilling. Check...
5.4.5 Managing groups When managing groups, make sure that: Some riders may find it difficult to keep getting on and off their cycles. You can help them by delivering training as a ‘buddy ride’ and find static sites with...
