Blue Course: Basic Skills and Everyday Bike Skills April-June 2025

Skills development for cyclists. The first session teaches correct techniques for braking, signalling, and use of gears (basic skills). The second and third sessions develop skills and confidence for cycling on campus and local roads and simple junctions, preparing riders to deal with journeys such as short commutes and local leisure cycling (everyday skills).

Course of three two-hour sessions. Open to students and staff. Bikes provided or bring your own. 

Session 1: TBC

Session 2: TBC

Session 3: TBC

Cost: £12 staff/£6 students for the full course. Please attend all sessions. 

Six participants maximum. To apply for a place on the course, please click the button below and fill in the form (opening soon). Places will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.

Register your interest

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