More Children riding, More Safely and More often in Staffordshire.

Since April this year 5024 children have taken part in Cyclist Training's  National Standard Bikeability Level 2 Training in Staffordshire. Of these 462 children rode to school before. During our two day training course 2157 children rode to school and 2276 children said they would probably ride to school at some point over the school term. An increase of some 367 %. Not bad really this means:

1. A less congested school run during morning rush hour, and in the afternoon. 
2. A reduction in Staffordshire carbon footprint
3. Improved health through exercise for children
4. A reduction in nuisance riding (riding on pavements)
5. Children taking part in bikeability are far less likely to be involved in Walking and cycling road traffic accidents than those that don't take part. 

If your school is based in Staffordshire, Stoke on Trent, or East Cheshire then check with your child's school to see if they have booked in Bikeability for year five and six. If you live in Staffordshire East Cheshire or Stoke on Trent  & want your child to receive either level 2 (11+,  or level 3 training  13 years   +), during the school holidays then give us a call and we will book you onto one of shared  lessons.   

Phone Cyclist Training on 01785 818193.

Something for the Weekend Sir ? and Finally ......

So as the weekend draws nearer the store starts to gear up getting new bikes built up and ready for display. For those brave enough to rock up back home with a new bike after just nipping out for nothing important really why not one of the Trail bikes of the Year the Whyte T129 s. This one being built up by Tom is  the T129 works.

The forecast for the Saturday Breakfast club ride is looking pretty good also, so if you fancy a 30 mile jaunt out on Staffordshires lanes then why not join us at The Velo Store at 9.00. Don't forget though you will need to have mudguards fitted. Im not riding this weekend as I am off to watch Jimmy Car in Birmingham so its drop kids and dogs off at parents and Kennels and then check in at the bar before a night out in Brum.

That will mean a week of commuting for me as I try and catch up on my miles for the year and  pick up  on the fittness levels.

Toms just built me a new wheel for the Day one.  Its still on the Alfine hub but with some much lighter rims and Im fitting some  Marathon's ready for winter miles and long days in the saddle, so Ive no excuses now.


And Finally .......
finally note keep your fingers crossed for CTL tonight who are up for an award for our scooterbility scheme for Sustainable Travel.

Post Christmas, New year learn to ride camps

The dates and venues for the New Year "Learn to Ride" camps have been set. So for those looking to move from stabilisers to two wheels book now !!  This is by far our most popular learn to ride course.

For children looking to build their skills prior to riding on the road book level 1 bikeability and  for those starting to venture on the road book the level 2 taster.

Sessions Times and Venue
Stoke On Trent          Northwood Stadium           Thursday 2nd January
9am -12noon             Learn to Ride
10am - 12noon          Bikeability level 1 (7 - 9 years)
12.45pm - 4pm          Bikeability level 2 (10 - 16 years)

To book your place on our Stoke course call
01785 818193

Crewe                       Victoria Community Centre Friday 3rd January
9am -10am                New Christmas bikes assembly checks ( get your new bike checked by
                                  one of our Mechanics)
10 -12                        Learn to ride
12.45 2.45                 Bikeability Level 1 ( 7 - 9 years)

To Book your place on Our Crewe course call
01625 295220