Kids – Gloucester 1-2-1

Private Bike Riding Lesson

A private Pedalwise lesson gives your child focused, individual instruction in a calm and supportive environment. Unlike our standard classes, where one instructor teaches a small group of up to five children, a private lesson is completely one-to-one and tailored solely to your child.

The lesson will be shaped around their current ability, confidence and individual needs, whether they are getting on a bike for the first time or need help progressing towards independent riding.

How Your Private Lesson Works

Select one of the available time slots and complete your booking online. Each private lesson lasts for up to 90 minutes.

Before the lesson, your instructor will be in contact with you to introduce himself and learn a little more about your child. This provides an opportunity to discuss:

• Your child’s current cycling ability and experience
• Any particular difficulties or areas where they need help
• Any additional or special needs the instructor should be aware of

What to Bring

Pedalwise does not provide bikes, so your child must bring their own suitable bike to the lesson.

Please make sure the bike is the correct size and in safe working order. Your child should also wear comfortable clothing appropriate for cycling and the expected weather conditions. Your child should wear a suitable cycling helmet.

What Happens During the Lesson?

Your instructor will begin by checking that your child is comfortable and that their bike is suitable for the session. The lesson will then progress at a pace appropriate to your child.

Using our proven balance-first approach, the instructor may work on skills including:

• Developing balance and bike confidence
• Starting independently
• Steering and controlling the bike
• Stopping safely
• Progressing towards confident independent riding

Because this is a private lesson, the instructor can focus entirely on your child and adapt the session as it progresses.

How Long Will the Lesson Last?

Your booking provides a lesson of up to 90 minutes. The precise duration may depend on your child’s age, concentration, confidence and progress on the day.

Some children may achieve their goal before the full 90 minutes, while others may need regular breaks or a shorter session to keep the experience positive and enjoyable.

Progress at Your Child’s Pace

Every child learns differently. Many children make substantial progress during a private lesson, but independent riding cannot be guaranteed within a single session.

At the end of the lesson, your instructor will explain what your child has achieved and offer practical advice about the skills they should continue practising.