Bikeability has been introduced to help make cycling an everyday activity, an alternative mode of transport, a way to keep healthy and above all, lots of fun! Check out www.bikeability.org.uk or click here for recent news report.

The Cyclewise team are all fully qualified 'National Standard Instructors' and are very pleased to be delivering the new National Cycling Award Scheme 'Bikeability' in Cumbria. This scheme is marketed as 'cycling proficiency for the 21st Century' and it certainly does bring cycle training out of the dark ages! As an 'Accredited Bikeability Centre' we are able to give out badges and certificates to all children taking part.
All our instructors are not only fully qualified Bikeability instructors and fully CRB checked, they also hold many other coaching, leadership and mechanical qualifications and have undertaken many other courses to ensure their continual development and enhance our reputation as one of the most qualified training providers in the U.K. Our instructors all live in Cumbria and know the roads and area very well and above all they are all regular cyclists and very passionate about what they do and extremely pleased and excited to be developing the cyclists of the future.

Cyclewise Academy started in 2010 and has grown steadily each year. Currently, it has 108 members aged 8-18 years old, 15 qualified voluntary leaders plus a super-dynamic committee all with the main aim of "Making it happen" for our young bikers. It has been a continual learning curve for all those involved with the Academy - with excursions to the Velodrome, night riding and cyclo-cross racing to name but a few, we continue to provide as many opportunities as possible to ensure a good-quality experience for all. The Academy is managed by a dedicated volunteer committee, many of whom have their own kids in the club. In the past 12 months, they have given their own time and have become fully qualified British Cycling Leaders, undertaken a 2-day Outdoor First Aid course and have been the first to gain British Cycling Clubmark accreditation in the North of England. All Academy leaders have undertaken Child Safeguarding courses and are CRB checked. 2013 is already shaping up to be another great year and I hope you're able to join us in "Making it happen".

Cyclewise Nursery Freewheelers. Cycling fun for the little ones!!!

Our Freewheeler sessions are designed with younger riders in mind to set them off on their cycling journey with the best possible start.

A big hit with nursery schools, playgroups and children's parties, this introductory session teaches children all about balance, steering and stopping, using our own mobile fleet of pedal-free learner bikes.

At Cyclewise Whinlatter, we have a great fleet of Cube bikes (retail £700 each) available for your group to hire, along with some fantastic MTB trails to suit all ages and abilities. We can also provide some of the best MTB guides in the UK so that you get the most out of your activity day at Whinlatter. We have a proud heritage of working with many of the Lake District's finest Outdoor Education Centres and understand the value of the Outdoor Classroom. We believe that with a great venue, quality bikes and experienced / enthusiastic guides, a day at Cyclewise Whinlatter will be one your group will never forget.