Year 7 are ready for the roads with Level 3 Bikeability

On Tuesday, 31 October and Tuesday, 7 November a group of Year 7 and 8 pupils undertook their Level 3 Bikeability course.

Delivered by South Ribble Borough Council's Cycling Development Officers, the advance course equips pupils with the skills needed to stay safe in more challenging urban situations.

During the two hour session, pupils learned how to: 

• Use the best riding position for any situation 
• Ride alongside other cyclists 
• Ride on more complex roads including busier roads, more complicated junctions and faster roads with speed limits above 30mph.
• Negotiate more complex roads such as junctions controlled by traffic lights, multi-lane roads or cycle lanes.
• Respond confidently when a situation changes. For example, when a vehicle pulls out in front of you.

Cycling Development Officer, David Boyle said, "We focus on skills pupils might want to practice more, or a tricky road where they travel often."
He went on to say, "All the pupils were an absolute credit to the school and represented it to an impeccable standard. Behaviour and application were second to none. The Level 3 will set them up for a life of freedom on wheels and I genuinely felt the pupils had grown in skill and confidence."

PE Teacher, Mrs Bullock, who organised the sessions at Priory, said, "All the pupils commented on how much fun it was and would all like to do it again!"  

A particular well done to Callum M, Year 8, for his maturity and enthusiasm.  Callum has been invited to support the Development Officers next week. Courses will continue over the next two weeks.