Get back on your bike with our Adult Cycle Training Courses
We’re encouraging adults from all backgrounds who live across Brighton & Hove to take advantage of the support we offer to wannabe cyclists in the city.
Our Adult Cycle Training courses can help anyone, from complete beginners looking to take up cycling for the first time, to experienced cyclists who want to brush up on their skills.
We offer 1:2:1 and group courses and all courses are tailored to individual needs, run by fully trained instructors who follow the nationally recognised Bikeability syllabus.
Courses are designed not just to develop cycling skills, but also to help people feel confident and comfortable on their bikes. They begin with off-road assessment of skills and build from there.
What’s on offer
1:2:1 training course £40: lasts for 2 hours and can be booked at a mutually convenient time and location.
Learn to Ride £15: For those new to cycling or returning to cycling after a long time out the saddle.
Beginner training - Level 1 £20: For those looking to sharpen their skills.
Intermediate training - Level 2 £35: For those wanting to learn to cycle on local roads.
Experienced training - Level 3 £40: For adults wanting to learn how to cycle on busy city roads and junctions.
Find out more information about our courses and requirements.
Free courses for eligible adults
All of our Adult Cycle Training courses are offered free to eligible learners. To enrol on a free Adult Cycle Training course, you must be:
- aged 19 or over, and
- a UK citizen, a citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA) or have a Right of Abode in the UK, and
- you must have generally lived in the UK / EEA for at least three years before your first day of learning.
Priority will be given to learners with qualifications below Level 2, on means tested benefits, or a low income. If you feel you may be eligible for training, please email east.central@brighton-hove.gov.uk
A confidence booster
Councillor Steve Davis, Co-Chair of the Environment, Transport and Sustainability committee said: “These courses are a great way of getting yourself back in the saddle and building up your cycling skills and confidence.”
“It’s never too late to take up cycling or to get the old bike out of the garage. The physical and mental health benefits are fantastic, not to mention the environmental ones.”
“Cycling is a great way to get around and explore the city and I really do hope that people take advantage of our Adult Cycle Training courses.”
“80% of car journeys in this city are under two miles and here we have a great opportunity to reduce this figure”
