NEWS

9th JULY 2020

registered charity

We are pleased to announce that The Charity Commission for England and Wales has officially recognised The Cycle Coach as a charity and has been entered onto the Register of Charities with the Registered Charity Number 1190302.

The Charity Commissions were satisfied that in relation to our pledge to public benefit and charitable purposes, we met the necessary criteria. The decision was made to register The Cycle Coach as a charity based on the information we provided.

Here at The Cycle Coach we have two main aims to benefit the public:

  • To promote cycling at a grassroots level and make it accessible and affordable to cross community groups, underprivileged children and the wider general public.
  • To introduce children and young people to the fundamentals of cycling in a safe, fun, traffic free environment.

Our Cross-Community Group is designed to bring individuals from different cultures, faiths, backgrounds and ideals together. In addition to uniting sections – and cross sections – of the community that may not normally interact. The Cycle Coach will try to enhance and cement relationships between these very different parts of society through play, learning and developing their cycling.

The Community

We welcome all abilities from those ‘learning to cycle for the first time’ to those wishing to progress themselves further, either into developing into a more advanced standard, or those who want to explore competitive cycling. We have a program to suit everyone. Our team of qualified and endorsed coaches are ready to help and support you through your development.

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24th MAY 2020

Learn to ride

Introducing the Balance Bike Programme 
 
The Cycle Coach has decided to launch a brand new programme which will enable non-riders to join in, have fun and learn to ride a bike.
 
Children aged 2-5 years can sign up for the 6-week programme which will teach them all of the necessary skills and techniques to ride a bike on two wheels for the first time. 
We agree with parents that learning to ride a bike is one of the vital life skills every child should have the opportunity to learn.
 

The top five reasons why parents want their children to ride a bike:

  •  It’s an important life skill – 70%
  •  To give them self-confidence – 60%
  •  For their health and fitness – 48%
  • To teach them how to be safe on the roads – 47%
  • To give them independence – 44%
Join The Cycle Coach on the Balance Bike Programme and we will teach your child the art of riding a bike.
For more information visit the Packages page.

23rd MAY 2020

we've joined the movement!

The Power of Sport

The Cycle Coach is pleased to announce that we have signed up for the Sport for Development Coalition (SFDC).

SFDC is s a growing movement of organisations who all believe in the power of sport and physical activity to act as effective tools for intervention when generating positive social outcomes.

The Cycle Coach has joined the movement which is a platform for organisations of all sizes to connect, collaborate, share best practice and innovate.

Amongst several key commitments to the SFDC we have agreed to actively demonstrate, and advocate for the intentional use of sport and/or physical activity to generate positive social outcomes.

In addition to this will also commit to building a diverse pool of talent that reflects, and is representative of society. 

The SFDC has the vision that; 

Every person in the UK recognises and values the power of sport to change lives and has the freedom to access it without barriers. 

The Cycle Coach, supports this vision and is proud to endorse and adopt its Charter.

For more information on the SFDC’s inaugural Charter please click here.

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13th APRIL 2020

pedal parties

Celebrate in style and earn a place on the birthday podium
 
• Up to 1 hour and 15 minute session including the podium awards
 – The party will be followed by their very own medal presentation.
• The riders will then head to their exclusive party area for 45 minutes for their celebratory party food!
• A Cycle Coach Medal for each child
• A Cycle Coach Party Box for each child – This will include a selection of sweets and small toys.
• All of this in one great 2hr party package for 16 children*
• Total price £225, only £14.00pp*
 
To book your child’s birthday simply click here and contact us with your enquiry.
 
*For larger parties please enquire.
 

24th MARCH 2020

POstponEment of classes in response to covid-19 advice

Important notice

As a result of the Government advice around the COVID-19 outbreak, The Cycle Coach has postponed any upcoming classes until further notice. Further updates will be made on our website. We look forward to welcoming our valued riders back for more fun filled classes in the not too distant future.

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The Cycle Coach Medals

21st March 2020

the cycle coach jersey awards

Starting with the White Jersey, followed by the Green and then finally progressing to the pinnacle of The Cycle Coach Awards earning the Yellow Jersey.
 
The Cycle Coach Awards offer children the opportunity to progress through an awards based programme to demonstrate and achieve a range of competencies over a 6 week period. There are 3 Jersey Awards which are available.

100% attendance is required for each 6 week program and completion of each competency will be assessed by The Cycle Coach (*Qualified British Cycle Coach).
 
Payment for each award is made up front (£79). In order to progress to the next award, riders will need to have completed the 6 weeks where they will receive their respective Cycle Coach Award for the Jersey they have achieved. 
 
To reserve your space simply visit the Packages page.

22nd FEBRUARY 2020

new rider offer

As part of the new schedule at Teddington School this Spring/Summer term we are offering all new riders the opportunity to try The Cycle Coach on a FREE Trial!

Whether you are curious to what we have to offer or you are simply unsure whether your child will be interested in a Cycle Coach session, when you enrol your child onto one of our PEDAL-UP sessions the first class will be completely free.

Click here to book your FREE Trial!

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20th FEBRUARY 2020

how to earn the
white jersey award

The Cycle Coach is offering the opportunity for your child to progressively improve their riding by enrolling onto The Cycle Coach Awards. 

There are 4 awards which can be achieved, with each award delivering:

  • Bike-handling Techniques
  • Core Cycling Techniques 
  • Group Riding Techniques

Each award will be delivered over 6 weeks and limited to 16 riders per class. Upon successfully completing the syllabus and achieving all competencies each rider will receive The Cycle Coach Award for the respective jersey. Upon enrolling, parents will receive The Cycle Coach Rider Handbook so you can monitor your child’s progress and follow the syllabus. 

Starting on Saturday 25th April at 14:10PM at Teddington Sports Centre, the first White Jersey Award will be launched. The award will run for six consecutive Saturdays before breaking for half term.

The White Jersey is a prerequisite for enrolling onto the Green Jersey Award which will be introduced to the timetable after summer half term. 

The Cycle Coach Awards are a structured and fun way to improve your child’s riding skills. They are also designed to improve your child’s confidence on a bike as well as reward them with a Cycle Coach Certificate and Medal upon completion for their hard work!

If you have any questions about the syllabus of the White Jersey Award, please contact us via the Contact page or email info@the-cyclecoach.com

16th FEBRUARY 2020

teddington sports centre

We are pleased to announce that from Saturday 18th April 2020 Teddington Sports Centre will be our new venue!!

The venue will be hosting a fun timetable which will include Pedal-Up Sessions, The Cycle Coach Awards and ‘Pedal Parties’ for the Summer Term, 2020.

The Cycle Coach will be launching the new venue by offering a free trial to all new riders who would like to attend. Sessions will be held outside in a safe, traffic free environment with a British Cycling qualified Coach. Parents are encouraged to stay for the session.

If you are travelling by car there is also free parking available at the Sports Centre.

To reserve your space and free trial simply visit the Packages page and register your child.

Teddington Sports Centre
Broom Road
Teddington
TW11 9PJ

In the meantime, please contact us if you have any questions.

We looking forward to seeing you there!

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