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THE SMART RIDER AWARD CYCLE TRAINING WILL DEVELOP THE RIDER’S CYCLING SKILLS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH THE NECESSARY FOUNDATION TO MASTER THE BASICS OF COMMUTING BEFORE THEY ENCOUNTER TRAFFIC FOR THE FIRST TIME.

about

about

The SMART Rider Award incorporates the STARS activities that inspires young Londoners to to travel to school sustainably, actively, responsibly and safely by championing cycling. Each session provides the necessary knowledge and cycling skills which educates pupils how to commute confidently, independently and smarter.

content

content

A blend of both theory and practical Content that align with the outcomes of the national standard cycle training.

» Incorporating the TFL Stars Activities that inspire young Londoners to travel to school sustainably.
» Cycling Skills, Road Safety and Independent Travel advice.
» Includes 25 practical exercises covering bike handling, core cycling and group riding techniques.
» Raising the profile of greener and healthier travel to schools across London by championing cycling.
» Educating pupils to commute sustainably, safely and confidently.
» Available to all London Secondary Schools.

who can be smart?

who can be smart?

By swapping car journeys for active travel, together schools can make a real difference to our city and support the Mayor’s vision for Healthy Streets. Schools that adopt the SMART Rider Award will help create a positive travel behaviour change and raise the profile of their school. Enrolling onto the SMART Rider Award will help improve pupil’s emotional health and wellbeing, help build young people’s influencing skills and encourage healthier travel behaviours and habits.

foundation cycle training

foundation cycle training

The SMART Rider cycle training will develop the riders’ cycling skills and overall riding confidence and provide them with the necessary foundation to master the basics of commuting to school before they encounter traffic for the first time.

smart exercises

smart exercises

The SMART Exercises are a blend of both theory and practical content. The exercises that have been included in the SMART Rider Award align with some of the outcomes of the National Standard Cycle Training (2018). The SMART Rider Award consists of 25 practical on the bike exercises. Pupils will achieve the SMART Rider Award by successfully demonstrating they are able to complete each of these exercises.

award overview

award overview

The syllabus is a blend of theory and practical content which is delivered over 6-hours and will equip pupils with the knowledge and ability to cycle to school throughout the year in various conditions.
The programme structure is categorised into three units:

» Cycling
» Road Safety
» Independent Travel

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be smart with smart rider

be smart with smart rider

Be part of the solution towards a healthier, greener, less congested London by becoming a SMART Rider.

SUSTAINABLE
Highlighting the importance of sustainable travel that is green and has low impact on the environment.

MINDFUL
Being present and aware of our commute, our thoughts, the surrounding environment and what is happening around us.

ACCOUNTABLE
Demonstrating willingness to accept responsibility for their actions & having an understanding for their actions to achieve certain outcomes

R
ESPONSIBLE

Obliging others 
to inspire & contribute towards a common goal, to improve road safety, reduce congestion & improve health and well-being.

TRAVEL
 Learning to commute safely, improve confidence on the roads & develop cycling skills while riding in a responsible and respectful manner.

programmes

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programmes

get involved

want to get involved?

For further information, please contact:

info@the-cyclecoach.com