Get ready for cycling to university with the resources below. A little know-how and the right skills will give you the confidence to navigate local streets, cycle paths and campus roads. There are three courses for UoB staff and students this year. These are led by a qualified instructor and held in enviroments appropriate to the level of the course.
Email sustainabletravel@contacts.bham.ac.uk to register interest for place on a course. Participants must attend all course dates and there is a small booking fee to ensure good attendance.
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Cycling Skills Classes in 2024
Yellow Course: Everyday and Advanced Bike Skills
Content: Everyday Bike Skills + Advanced Bike Skills
Dates: Weds 24 April, Weds 1 May, Weds 8 May (5pm-7pm)
Cost: £12 staff/£6 student (for entire course)
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Blue Course: Basic Skills and Everyday Bike Skills
Content: Basic Bike Skills + Everyday Bike Skills
Dates: Weds 15 May, Weds 22 May, Weds 29 May (5pm-7pm)
Cost: £12 staff/£6 student (for entire course)
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Green Course: Learn to Ride and Basic Skills
Content: Learn to Ride + Basic Bike Skills
Dates: Tues 11 June, Weds 12 June, Weds 18 June, Weds 19 June (5pm-7pm)
Cost: £16 staff/£8 student (for entire course)
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Quick Content Guide
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Riders who can pedal a bike (even if they have not done so recently)
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Riders who can handle a bike well
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Riders who can ride confidently on quieter roads
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Quiet roads on and off campus
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Busier roads close to campus and cycling infrastructure
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Bike handling skills essential for riding on the road
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How to use simple road and junction layouts and respond to common situations when cycling on roads
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How to use more complex road layouts and junctions in busier riding situations
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The best place to start is with these videos from British Cycling, which show you how to position yourself on the roads, use roundabouts, filter in traffic, check your bike and more.