National Cycle Standards Training

National Cycle Standards

Cyfleon deliver cycle training in line with the National Cycling Standards (2005). These standards are recognised by the Department for Transport, the Welsh Government, Safer Wales and RoSPA. The National cycling standards programme will equip young people with the skills and confidence to use roads in a safe, competent manner. Programmes balance practical skills and theoretical knowledge to ensure sessions are fun, interactive and develop young people to become confident and competent cyclists.

 

The National cycling standards are progressive and are delivered at:

ü  Level 1: Undertaken in a traffic free environment.

ü  Level 2: Undertaken on quiet roads with real traffic conditions.

ü  Level 3: undertaken on busy roads with real traffic conditions and using complex road features.   

The Standards

OVERALL OUTCOME:

More people cycling more often and more safely.

 

SUPPLEMENTAL OUTCOME, ALL LEVELS:
The client will demonstrate the knowledge and ability to be able to get off their bike and walk if they judge they do not have the competencies to safely negotiate an environment.

Level 1 Outcome:

The client will demonstrate the skills and understanding to be able to make a trip and undertake activities safely in a motor traffic free environment.

To achieve Level 1 the client will be able to do the following consistently:

Level 1

1A       Carry out a simple bike check

1B       Get on and off the bike without help

1C       Start off and pedal without help

1D       Stop without help

1E        Ride along without help for roughly one minute or more

1F        Make the bike go where they want

1G       Use their gears correctly, (where the bike has gears)

1H       Stop quickly with control

1J        Manoeuvre safely to avoid objects

1K        Look all around, including behind, without wobbling

1L        Signal right and left without wobbling

 

Level 2 Outcome: The client will be able to demonstrate the skills and understanding to be able to make a trip on quiet roads with traffic conditions safely to school, work or leisure on quiet roads.

To achieve Level 2 the client will be able to do the following consistently:

Level 2
2A       All Level 1 manoeuvres

2B       Start an on-road journey

2C       Finish an on-road journey

2D       Be aware of everything including behind whilst riding

2E        Understand how and when to signal their intentions to other road users

2F        Understand where to ride on the roads they are using

2G       Pass parked or slower moving vehicles

2H       Pass side roads

2J        Turn left into a minor road

2K       Turn left into a major road

2L        Turn right into a major road

2M       Turn right into a minor road

2N       Be able to take the correct carriageway lane when needed

2P        Decide where cycle lanes can help their journey and demonstrate correct use (if cycle lanes can be included).

2Q       Explain decisions made during riding and thereby demonstrate understanding of safe riding strategy

2R       Demonstrate a basic understanding of the Highway Code, in particular how to interpret road signs and markings

2S        Demonstrate understanding of safety equipment and clothing

 

The following outcomes are not part of the core standard and are therefore non

compulsory, however they may be delivered at Level 2.

2T        Make a U turn

2U       Go straight from minor road to minor road at a crossroads

2V        Turn left at a mini/ single lane roundabout

2X        Go straight ahead at a mini/ single lane roundabout

2Y        Turn right at a mini/ single lane roundabout

 

Level 3 Outcome: The client will be able demonstrate the skills and understanding to be able to make a trip safely to school, work or leisure on busy roads and using complex junctions and road features.

To achieve Level 3 the client will be able to do the following consistently:

Level 3

3A       All Level 2 manoeuvres

3B       How to use roundabouts

3C       How to use junctions controlled by traffic lights

3D       How to use multi-lane roads and turn off into them

            3E        An understanding of filtering and an ability to decide when to filter and when to wait

3F        How to use both on and off road cycle facilities

3G       Hazard perception and strategy to deal with hazards

3H       An understanding of route planning

All Torfaen Bike Club tutors are:

ü  Are competent cyclists qualified to deliver National Cycle Standards training.

ü  Are qualified First Aiders.

ü  Are holders of an Enhanced CRB check.