Welcome to the Active Travel Portal
The Active Travel Portal allows you to browse and enrol on to cycling courses in the West Berkshire area. Available events are listed below.
Beginner
Learn to cycle in a safe, off road environment:
Preparing for a journey
Checking your cycle is ready for a journey
Setting off and stopping
Pedalling (including controlling speed, turning, looking behind and signalling)
Learning to ride on roads
Improving your cycling skills and confidence on quiet roads:
Choosing suitable riding positions
Sharing the road and communicating with other road users
Negotiating junctions and roundabouts
Identifying hazards and managing risks
Using cycle infrastructure
Advanced cycle skills
Perfect your cycling techniques on busier, more complex roads:
Passing queueing traffic and using junctions controlled by traffic lights
Using multi-lane roads
Riding on roads with speed limits above 30mph
Planning a journey and using route planning apps
Riding at night
Child Cycle Training
Bikeability is the leading cycle training program designed for today’s roads. It teaches practical skills for safe cycling and builds confidence to enjoy the benefits of riding a bike. Cycle training is important as it enables children to develop the skills needed to cope with moving traffic and to become aware of other road users.
| Event Name | Venue | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bikeability Level 2 | Shaw House (RG14 5LD) | Monday, 17 February 2025 | View |