Cliddesden Primary School

Learning Together, Growing Together

Cliddesden Primary School, Cliddesden, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG25 2QU

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Bikeability

This week the Year 5’s have taken part in a Bikeability course. They learnt about the different checks they needed to carry out before taking to the road. Everyone completed a clothing check and ensured their helmets were fitted correctly. After making sure that they were ready, it was time to check their bikes – the children learnt that there are two checks that can be carried out – the ‘M check’ and the ‘ABC check’. They used both forms of bike check to make sure they were safe to cycle.

 

Over the course of the week they learnt how to control their bikes and how to deal with traffic on short journeys such as cycling to school or the local shops. Initially they practiced their skills on the playground to prepare them for on-road cycling. The group practiced many skills such as: passing parked and slow moving vehicles, making a U-turn, passing a side road and identifying different hazards. The children also learnt how to signal to inform other road users and how to correctly use junctions on major and minor roads. Additionally, they looked at the Highway Code and ensured they understood how and when to use cycle lanes and where to ride on the road elsewhere. The Year 5’s thoroughly enjoyed their week and improved their understanding of how to safely ride a bicycle.