After-School Cycling Programme with Bike School

Structured, confidence-building cycling sessions for primary school children that develop safe riding habits,
road awareness and lifelong cycling skills in a fun and supportive environment.

This programme is perfect for schools looking to increase active (independent) travel and healthy habits.

After-School Cycling Programme in Dublin

The Programme

Our After-School Cycling Programme provides structured, supportive bike training for primary school children across Dublin.

Based on the national Cycle Right standard, sessions combine age-appropriate games, practical exercises, structured skills development and real-world road awareness to help children become safe, confident riders.

Sessions are delivered by fully accredited instructors with Garda vetting, Safeguarding certificates and basic First Aid qualifications.

Where Does it Run?

We come to you and run the programme in a suitable outdoor space such as a school yard or sports pitch.

We bring our fleet of bikes and helmets, and children are also welcome to bring their own bikes and helmets if preferred.

Our after-school cycling programmes are ideal for primary schools, community groups and local organisations looking to give children the opportunity to build cycling confidence, develop practical road skills and enjoy being active outdoors in a safe, structured environment.

What Children Learn

Sessions are fun, inclusive and suitable for beginners through to more experienced riders, working towards every rider building:

  • Independence

  • Confidence

  • Bike balance and control

  • Starting, stopping and signalling

  • Road awareness and safety skills

  • Safe habits for everyday cycling

  • Cycling in groups

Information & Pricing

Our after-school cycling programme runs over 5 weeks, with one 1.5-hour session each week.

Sessions are delivered by experienced instructors with a maximum group size of 30 children and an instructor ratio of 2:30 to ensure a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment.

Cost: €60 per child

All bikes, helmets, equipment and insurance are included. Children are also welcome to bring their own bikes and helmets if preferred.

Schools and community groups may be eligible for funding support through local Sports Partnerships or Councils.

The minimum group size for booking is 18 children.

Request After-School Programme

Interested in hosting an after-school cycling programme at your school or community or would you like to request one near you?

Get in touch today and we’ll work on something in your area!