DulwichFox Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Good to see a group of young children Learning how to stay safe on their Bycycles Being instructed by adult superviser on Ulverscroft / Whateley rd. what seems, how to approach and turn right at potentially dangerous T-Juncton. Children need to have the experience that they cannot get in the Park. All wearing Hi-Vis and Helmets.. All Kids need this to help them stay safe Fox. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26375-young-children-learning-how-to-stay-safe-on-their-bycycles/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhamrye Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I've seen them out too and thought what a great idea it was. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26375-young-children-learning-how-to-stay-safe-on-their-bycycles/#findComment-587213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
northlondoner Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Yes I can see the point on a sleepy side road. But my blood turns cold whenever I see a small child on a bike in traffic. Just seems really irresponsible to me. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26375-young-children-learning-how-to-stay-safe-on-their-bycycles/#findComment-587262 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asset Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 The more small children on bikes on the road, the more careful drivers will have to be.Someone I know is a cycle instructor and takes Yr 5/6 kids out in Westminster - they sometimes do the Wellington Arch roundabout, eek! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26375-young-children-learning-how-to-stay-safe-on-their-bycycles/#findComment-587273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
northlondoner Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I wouldn't be prepared to bet my child's life on that. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26375-young-children-learning-how-to-stay-safe-on-their-bycycles/#findComment-587296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renata Hamvas Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Hi Fox, the children you would have seen would be year 6 and doing a cycling proficiency course.Renata Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26375-young-children-learning-how-to-stay-safe-on-their-bycycles/#findComment-587323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asset Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 the argument would be that you'd be betting on their life letting them cycle around without having had the proficiency training Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26375-young-children-learning-how-to-stay-safe-on-their-bycycles/#findComment-587346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo1964 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Sounds great. I'll sign my boy up for a course next year when he's 6 (not that he's going near the Wellington Arch). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26375-young-children-learning-how-to-stay-safe-on-their-bycycles/#findComment-587544 Share on other sites More sharing options...
northlondoner Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Asset Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> the argument would be that you'd be betting on> their life letting them cycle around without> having had the proficiency trainingNot talking about official training - it's the parents with toddlers that make me think....WTF? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26375-young-children-learning-how-to-stay-safe-on-their-bycycles/#findComment-587636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunhead_man Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Excellent - creating the new generation of cyclists - after a gap of at least one generation blinded by the myths of universal freedom createdby the car. jimbo1964 Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Sounds great. I'll sign my boy up for a course> next year when he's 6 (not that he's going near> the Wellington Arch). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26375-young-children-learning-how-to-stay-safe-on-their-bycycles/#findComment-588096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzyboots Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I often see Cycling proficiency training going on around Herne Hill - must be a course offered from the Velodrome? Schools used to offer the scheme, but alas it seems that has been dropped.I took my CPS Test in year 5 and shall be booking my daughter onto the herne hill course in the easter or summer holidays. Essential road awareness training. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26375-young-children-learning-how-to-stay-safe-on-their-bycycles/#findComment-588286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
katgod Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Children from Heber Primary in Year 6 recently completed such a course. Quite likely that it was them on Whateley Road. Not all schools have dropped it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26375-young-children-learning-how-to-stay-safe-on-their-bycycles/#findComment-588290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzyboots Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Katgod that's brilliant :). I shall enquire with my kids school about reviving it - inspired by your comment here :) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26375-young-children-learning-how-to-stay-safe-on-their-bycycles/#findComment-588336 Share on other sites More sharing options...
monica Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Southwark residents can apply for free lessons through cycle instructor http://www.cyclinginstructor.com/For Southwark, I think the children need to be 9 and above. Check out the website.Stewart Vanns who also works in Collaboration with SNUB on our Bike projects is an instructor for cycling instructor.Good luck Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26375-young-children-learning-how-to-stay-safe-on-their-bycycles/#findComment-588578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzyboots Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Wicked @monica - thank you :) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26375-young-children-learning-how-to-stay-safe-on-their-bycycles/#findComment-588592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberryfields Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Hey guys,That would have been me taking the lessons on Whatley Road.If anyone is interested in free cycle training for yourselves or your children, please feel free to call me on;07787117088Many thanks,Gerry. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/26375-young-children-learning-how-to-stay-safe-on-their-bycycles/#findComment-588624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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