Want to cycle but lack the confidence? Whether your skills are a little rusty or you're new to travelling on two wheels, we're here to equip you with the know-how to navigate local streets, cycle paths, and campus roads with ease.
We offer courses for University staff and students, led by qualified instructors in environments appropriate to the level of the course.
Courses will run in Spring/Summer 2026, and places are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants must attend all course dates and there is a small booking fee to ensure good attendance.
Green Course: Learn to Ride and Basic Skills
Ideal for total beginners, this course will teach you how to pedal a bike in an off-road environment, along with essential bike handling skills.
Blue Course: Basic Skills and Everyday Bike Skills
Ideal for riders who can pedal, plus those who know how to cycle but haven't for a long time, this course will teach you essential on-road bike handling skills. You'll also learn how to use simple road and junction layouts and respond to common situations when cycling on roads.
The course will take place off-road and on quiet roads on and off campus.
Yellow Course: Everyday and Advanced Bike Skills
Perfect for seasoned riders who want to brush up on their skills, this course will teach you how to cycle on-road with confidence. You'll learn how to navigate simple and more complex road layouts and junctions, and be able to ride in busy traffic conditions.
The course will take place on both quiet and busier roads on and off campus.
Maintenance classes
These hands-on classes will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to keep your bike in great condition. Cost: £6 student.
If you haven't got time for a course, we recommend watching British Cycling's video guides. These show you how to position yourself on roads, use roundabouts, filter in traffic, check your bike, and more.