Bike course for adults helping to build confidence
Adults have been building their confidence in riding a bike as part of a new initiative.
More than 20 people have signed up to take part in sessions arranged by the Traffic and Highway Services and Health Improvement Commission.
They are designed to improve cycling skills away from the road, for example in school car parks, before small groups build confidence in increasing busy environments.
‘The training is tailored to the attendees, making it suitable for complete beginners, people who would like to gain more confidence, or more experienced cyclists who want to improve their skills,’ said Colin Le Page, manager for Strategy & Policy at Traffic & Highway Services.
Instructors can help with journey planning, road positioning and navigating junctions.
The courses are taking place in the early evenings and at weekends.
The commission’s active travel officer, Alex Costen, said that the scheme was supporting even more people to introduce active travel into their everyday lives.
‘Cycling helps both our planet and our wellbeing,’ she said.
‘Learning to cycle is also an important life skill, which we know not everyone gets a chance at in childhood.
‘We’re pleased to have launched this series of courses with our financial backing and with the support of the Bikeability instructors, hope to continue this provision in the future. We’re looking forward to seeing more adults gaining confidence to start cycling as a regular means of getting around the island.’
Anyone interested in taking a course can email bikeability@gov.gg to sign up.
