Getting the children of Swindon cycling

Do you know a child who would like to learn to ride a bicycle or improve their confidence on two wheels? At Moredon Sporting Hub we run sessions to help children learn this important life skill. As part of these days we also run dedicated ‘Ditch the stabilisers’ sessions for SEN children and a ‘Next steps’ confidence session for those who can cycle independently but need to improve skills such as braking, bike handling, and gear selection.

In the past year we’ve helped almost 500 local children learn to cycle and improve their cycling skills.

‘Ditch the stabilisers’ sessions are funded by Sport England, and cost just £5.00 per child. Children can bring their own bikes and helmets, or they can borrow them at no extra cost. The sessions are approximately 1hr long and take place on the enclosed, traffic-free cycle track at Moredon Sporting Hub. The average age of learners is 6 to 7 years old, and we welcome children aged between 4 and 11 years old.

The sessions are led by experienced cycle coaches and volunteers in a group of up to 10 children, with a maximum of 5 children in SEN sessions. Our aim is to ensure everyone feels welcome and has fun, and even the most nervous riders are often cycling around independently before the end.

We’ve got some Saturday morning sessions coming up on the following dates: 5^th July, 12^th July, 19^th July & 26^th July.

Our confirmed dates for the school holidays are: Tuesday 29^th July, Wednesday 30^th July, Tuesday 19^th August and Tuesday 26^th August.

These sessions are very popular and booking is essential. You can book your space via the Swindon Cycle Campaign Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/swindon-cycle-campaign-61575400583 Follow

Women and girls of all ages can also join us at Moredon Sporting Hub every Tuesday between 11am and 12pm for support with learning to cycle and improving their confidence on two wheels.

We’re also planning some FREE learn to cycle sessions for young people aged 9-18. If you would be interested in these please get in touch with me on: rebeccacox@britishcycling.org.uk