Frequently Asked Questions

What age groups do you offer lessons for?

We offer bike riding lessons for children from age 3 all the way up to adults. Whether it’s your child’s first time on two wheels or you’re an adult looking to gain confidence, we tailor each session to suit the rider’s age and ability. We do not mix child and adult classes. In all cases we will endeavor to place children of similar ages together, subject to makeup of class on the day.

Do you teach complete beginners?

Yes! Most of our students are complete beginners. We start with balance bike techniques (no pedals) for younger riders and gradually move to pedaling, steering, and stopping with full confidence.

What should my child wear for a lesson?

Comfortable clothing and trainers are perfect. We also recommend long sleeves and trousers for extra protection. Helmets are compulsory—please bring one along, or let us know in advance if you need to borrow one.

How long is a typical lesson?

Standard sessions last 2 hours. We find this provides the ideal window for focus and progress without fatigue.

How many lessons will it take to learn to ride?

It varies! Most children/adults learn in just one session, while others may take 2 or 3 sessions. We progress at each rider’s pace and never rush the learning process. At Pedalwise, your fee remains the same – the fee is to learn the skill, not per session. This is why we offer the Pedalwise ‘pedal guarantee’. You keep returning until you are confident riding a bike.

Do you provide the bikes?

Currently we do not offer bikes. All attendees are responsible for proving their own working bicycle. Pedalwise accepts no responsibility for ensuring the bicycle is in good working order prior to the lesson. If your bike/child’s bike is deemed unsafe or unusable, you will not be entitled to a refund, but will be allowed to attend the next available course with a re-book fee of £50. From thereon in, you will drop into our Pedal guarantee.

Where do the lessons take place?

Lessons are held in safe, traffic-free locations such as parks, school playgrounds, or private outdoor spaces. We cover a wide local area and can advise the best venue near you.

Can parents stay and watch?

Absolutely! In fact, we encourage it—especially for younger children. Watching your child grow in confidence is all part of the experience. All that we ask is for you to give the coach enough space to run the course. Pedalwise accepts no responsibility or fault should the parent provide input which either leads to the failure or pass of their child.

What happens if it rains?

We usually go ahead unless conditions are unsafe. If the weather is too wet or windy, we’ll contact you to reschedule at no extra charge. A large number of our venues are indoors, especially in winter.

How do I book a lesson?

Booking is simple—just visit our website, call us, or message us via our social media channels. We’ll find a time and location that suits you.

How do I know if my child/ I have passed or failed the lesson?

At Pedalwise we use a simple 3 stage system to score levels of learning. Rider’s are entitled to return to future courses free of charge until such a point that the coach deems the rider has attained level 3. The coach’s decision on the level attained is final and shall be advised at the end of each course. 90% of attendees usually receive level 3, our top rating.