FIT-2-RIDE
Zone 1
Learn the basic skills of cycling - practice off the road
If you are a beginner or lack confidence as a cyclist, then
Zone 1 (PDF) is for
you!
All Zone 1 exercises are designed for practice in a quiet area.
This will help to keep you safe and stress-free whilst you learn
the important cycling skills needed before using roads.
Zone 1 will show you how to:
There is also essential information about the Law which you
should know before using roads.
At the end there is a checklist you should complete before
advancing to Zone 2.
Go to the
checklist
Zone 2: On the road
Good road safety practice
Before starting out on the road, make sure that you know how to
prepare yourself and your bicycle for journeys as part of the
traffic. To help you to build confidence when cycling on roads,
select a quiet, easily cycled route at first. This will enable you
to work on your observation skills and get used to traveling with
light traffic. You may choose to travel with an experienced cyclist
who can ride behind you, and observe and help you with your cycling
techniques. On a clear road, with no obstructions (eg parked cars
etc) aim to cycle between a half to one meter from the kerb to
avoid debris and drain covers. This will also help you to see and
be seen by motorists. However, you will need to adjust your
positioning as hazards arise and this will take lots of
practice.
In the 'good road safety practise' part of Zone 2 (PDF) you
will learn about:
At the end of the theoretical part of Zone 2 there is another
checklist to make sure everything was understood.
Go to the
checklist
The second part of Zone 2 gives practical advice on cycling
on busier roads: