Cycling survival skills for students
Tue, 08 Sep 2015 02:00:00 BST
go:cycling is offering free “Survival Skills” courses for student cyclists in West Yorkshire. This is your opportunity to learn a set of approved cycle commuting techniques and how your own actions and road position can influence drivers’ behaviour.
Professional urban cycling tutors will teach students how to survive and thrive in traffic and how to avoid a traffic accident or injuries while cycling to University.
The free morning or afternoon sessions will last up to 2 hours and must be booked in pairs so they are ideal for two friends or siblings. You can book at a location to suit you such as near your home or University.
All participants completing the course will also receive a new 'go:cycling savers' loyalty card offering discounts at local bike shops, retailers and cafes. Trainees will learn basic maintenance skills, cycle handling tips and national standard hazard avoidance techniques.
Further free sessions can be booked for more advanced techniques. To book email events@getcycling.org.uk or call 01904 636812
go:cycling offers a range of free cycling services in West Yorkshire. They offer free cycle training, free bike maintenance sessions, advice on bikes, clothing and equipment, help planning a journey and group rides.
go:cycling is coordinated by West Yorkshire Combined Authority and is being provided in partnership with West Yorkshire’s five local authorities and the national cycling charity (CTC). It is supported by the Department for Transport through the Local Sustainable Transport Fund.
