Learn to
Ride

Move More Adult Learn to Ride is FREE and for beginner riders who cannot yet pedal a bike or are extremely unconfident in doing so. 

The sessions start from the very basics of preparing yourself and the cycle, getting on and off the bike, and progressing towards learning how to balance and pedal independently. The course will also cover the listed bike handling skills:

• Starting and stopping with control
• Controlling speed and avoiding obstacles
• Taking each hand off the handlebars with control
• Looking behind whilst riding in a straight line
• Using your gears appropriately
• Performing tight turns
• Riding in singles and pairs as part of a group

It doesn’t matter if you haven’t cycled before, we’re here to help and support you at the start of your cycling journey. Our classes are a great way for you to meet new people, and a great way to improve your fitness.

About Adult Learn to Ride

The course runs over a number of weeks depending on the time of year, with the first few weeks focusing on balance skills, bike handling and control leading into the final two weeks which feature a short, guided ride- all held in a traffic free environment.

Learn to Ride sessions will take place on the following dates:

Programme 1: 23 April – 21 May 2025 at Les Jardins de la Mer, St Helier

Programme 2: 4 June – 9 July 2025 at the Les Jardins de la Mer, St Helier

How much does is cost?

All Learn to Ride sessions are FREE!

What do I need to bring?

You will be required to bring a roadworthy bike, a helmet that fits you correctly and one that is free from cracks, and your own water bottle.

What should I wear?

Please bring weather appropriate clothing to the session. We encourage gloves/warm jackets that can be zipped up for cold weather and waterproof clothing in case it rains. For sunny days please bring sun protection e.g., sunscreen and light layers as well as plenty of water.

We highly suggest you don’t wear loose items such as a skirt, baggy trousers, and unzipped jackets as these are not suitable for cycling.

Is the programme weather dependent?

Please note due to the nature of these sessions they will be weather dependant. Should the wind/rain be dangerously strong on the day causing a hazard, coaches will decide whether the session is safe to go ahead. If the coaches judge the weather to be unsafe to ride in, you will be informed a minimum of 2 hours before the session start time.

Can I hire a bike or helmet?

We highly encourage you to bring your own bike if you have access to one. However, if you don’t have a bike, Jersey Sport has a small fleet of bikes available for loan upon prior request, on a first come, first served basis.

If you would like borrow a bike or helmet in order to participate in our Learn to Ride programme, please contact our Jersey Sport Cycling team by emailing: CycleTeam@Jerseysport.je and include information such as your height, inside leg length and the dates/course you will be attending.

How to book

Before you attend your first session, you will need to register by completing the online registration form through the Move More Jersey Hub which you can find here:

REGISTER

Once you have submitted your details, our Move More Jersey team will then be in touch with instructions on how to sign up to the CYQL App where all sessions are available to be booked onto after being approved in the app. If you register for a session, please ensure you attend the session as there is a space limit on the sessions. Booking into a session is done on a first come first served basis entirely by the participant.

IMPORTANT: If you have a health condition or take medication that may affect your ability to participate in our cycling programme, we recommend that you see your GP for a medical check-up before starting out.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO CYCLING WITH YOU!