CYCLING LESSONS

One of the most satisfying things we do at Trailnet is teaching people of all ages to ride a bike safely and confidently. Whether you have young children looking to get started or never learnt yourself, we can help.

Lessons for Children

Teaching your own children to ride can be a really positive experience for all concerned but we realise for some that this doesn’t go smoothly and some professional help is required.

Our patient, qualified instructors have helped hundreds of children to start cycling or to improve their skills and have considerable experience teaching children with behavioural or learning difficulties.

You can read below some comments from parents of children that have learned to ride with us:

“Our son is diagnosed on the Austism Spectrum and was very nervous and reluctant to cycle at all. However, with some well thought out lessons, encouragement and enthusiasm he really has discovered the joy of riding his bike. I cannot thank Trailnet enough - for not only teaching my son a wonderful skill but also fulfilling small hopes of his parents too. I can't recommend enough.”

“I just want to say a huge thank you to Trailnet, all the staff and particularly Jane, who is Matthew & James' instructor. They have grown in confidence & enjoy every second of their time on the bikes. Trailnet do a fantastic job of providing safe, professional lessons & educating the boys helping them become more safety conscious while enjoying the freedom cycling brings.”

Lessons for Adults

Many of us take cycling for granted and we sometimes forget that there are people who have never learned this skill and are missing out on the wonderful opportunities that cycling offers.

Trailnet’s friendly instructors have helped young and young at heart to gain the confidence and skills to cycle for leisure and/or transport.

We offer individual or group lessons.

Adult learners are equally grateful

‘The ladies from Women Together really enjoyed learning to ride a bike with Trailnet. The staff were very accommodating & so kind and patient with everyone. The ladies grew in confidence over the weeks with a fantastic miraculous result. We could all ride! A lifetime ambition accomplished thanks to Trailnet. We are all truly grateful.’

“My name is Nokay, l would like to thank Sidra and the funders for such an amazing opportunity. Having only had a tricycle as a child, cycling has been a lifelong dream of mine, and having this opportunity has more than a dream come true, l am on week five today, and can excitingly say l can ride a bike, still so much to learn but excited and grateful for this new skill gained. Thanks also to the trainers at Trailnet for their patience and guidance.”

“Many thanks for the cycling training course and encouraging everyone to attend such a fun and worthwhile activity. I am very grateful to have this great opportunity. Geoff and his training team did an amazing job amazing and very supportive and patient with all of us. They helped me and my fellow trainees to regain our cycling skills and to feel confident and safe on a bicycle again.”

“The location was perfect as it was a very safe environment to learn in and using Thorndon Park’s network of paths with no traffic to contend with whilst concentrating on the course.”

“My name is Nesreen, and I am one of the ladies who had the chance to participate into the cycling sessions. I have ridden a bike when I was a kid but have not tried again for years. I lost the confidence in myself and thought I will never be able to even balance myself again on a bike. However, minutes after getting on the bike and being instructed with a professional trainer, I regained my confidence and got on very well, which was incredible. Session after session, I learnt amazing skills that definitely will not be taught outside a training session.”

“I’ve really found the cycling sessions beneficial. I never ever dreamed that I would be riding a bike. I’ve learnt a new skill which is beneficial for my health, mind, and the environment. I’m very grateful to Sidra and all involved in this fantastic project. I hope continues.”