Everyone's cycling journey is unique.
Our expert cycle trainers are here to help you polish your skills, whether it is day 1 on a bike, or day 10,000.
Your training will be tailored to you and your needs - so you can rest assured you'll be cycling confidently and safely in no time!
How learning to cycle can help you
Feel safe & confident out & about
Learn how to navigate Oxford on your bike as safely as possible, with your instructor's tips to build your skills and knowledge.
Do your bit for the environment
Take your carbon footprint right down by swapping fossil fuel for pedal power in our Cycling City.
Boost your physical and mental health
Get where you need to be, be out in the fresh air, moving your body and stilling your mind - what a double whammy!
Get expert help from our trainers
All our trainers are Bikeability Accredited Trainers, the industry standard accreditation for cycling.
How it works
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Take a look at our Booking Calendar and select a day and time to suit you with one of our Instructors.
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Choose where you want to meet your Instructor from our list of locations on your Booking Form.
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Bring your own (roadworthy) bike or borrow one from us (ONLY if you're starting from our HQ on Osney Lane)
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Children must be 8+ and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian
I'm getting better with every practice! I can now balance & ride confidently.
I feel a million times more confident on Oxford's busy roads than I did before!
There are several roads I wouldn't have dreamt of cycling on before this training - but I now tackle them confidently.
We offer sessions for
Learn To Ride
For those that have never ridden before. Taught at an off-the-road location, you will learn how to steer and balance on a bicycle.
Beginner Skills
You will learn the skills to control and master the bicycle, ready to move on to the road.
On Road Cycling (Beginner)
You will get out on the roads! This gives you a real cycling experience so that you are able to deal with quiet roads and/or short journeys.
On Road Cycling (Advanced)
You will learn the skills to tackle a wider variety of traffic conditions and you will be able to deal with all types of road conditions and more challenging traffic situations.
Book Your 1:1 Session
2 hr
110 British pounds
Funded or Subsidised Cycle Training
The University of Oxford
Oxford is known as a cycling city, but many students tell us that fear and lack of confidence can be barriers to getting on a bike.
To help students settle into life in Oxford and travel safely, confidently and efficiently, we have partnered with the University for several years to provide six hours (equivalent to 3 lessons) of fully funded cycle training for students and staff.
Eligibility:
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Students at The University of Oxford and any of the Oxford University associated colleges are entitled to funding.
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Staff at The University of Oxford are entitled to funding. Staff employed ONLY through a college are not eligible.
How to book: Enter your BOD ID number when completing our booking form
St John's College - STAFF
We now also partner with St John's College to expand the offer of funded training to their staff as well as their students.
How to book:
If you are a staff member at St Johns College please refer to your college communications for your reference number and enter this into the booking form (in the Uni ID section).
Book Here
Occasionally we have access to funding that allows us to offer cycle training sessions for free, or subsidised training for our community. For more information please contact us.
Cycle Training for Children
Whether your child is just starting out, or getting to grips with on road cycling, our Bikeability accredited cycle instructors are here to help the next generation of cyclists gain independence, and confidence on a bike.
Session Locations
All of our sessions are 2 hrs and your first lesson needs to begin at one of several off-road traffic-free locations around Oxford, shown on our interactive map on the left.
This will allow us to assess your current skill level before going any further.
