Pedal Power Training's biggest summer yet! Over 600 children learned to cycle through Portsmouth & Southampton's HAF programme this August. From first wobbly pedal strokes to confident cyclists - discover how we're inspiring a lasting love of cycling in young people across our communities.

On Saturday 26 July, the team had a fab afternoon supporting HAF Portsmouth for their community day.

Every child had a brilliant time! Great to see such a well organised and well supported event from Portsmouth City Council.

Something a bit different this morning … we had a lovely message via our website from Tom at the BBC asking if we'd like to be the Mystery Guest on Alun Newman's breakfast show for BBC Radio Solent.

Absolutely, YES we would! This is how it went …

Every year, Bikeability hosts a Celebration of Bikeability Day with a big announcement … who will be the People’s Champion is up to you.

One of our instructors, Julie Way, has been nominated but she needs your vote to win!

Read Aaliyah’s story or learning to ride. If your child has been struggling to learn to ride, or if they have individual needs that require a specialised approach, contact Pedal Power Training. Our experienced instructors are skilled in adapting techniques to help every child succeed.

As cycling instructors who've helped countless children learn to ride, we know that having the right size bike makes all the difference. Too large, and your child will struggle with control and confidence. Too small, and they'll find it uncomfortable and limiting.

In this guide, we'll walk you through everything you need to know to select the perfect bike for your growing cyclist.

What is HAF?

Holiday Activities and Food is managed by Portsmouth City Council with funding from the Department for Education (DfE).

We run learn to ride sessions for children at HAF events in Portsmouth.

– Public Roads and Cycle Lanes: Privately owned e-scooters are illegal to use on public roads, cycle lanes, and pavements. Only rental e-scooters from government-approved trials can be used on public roads and cycle lanes.

– Private Property: You can legally use privately owned e-scooters on private property with the landowner’s permission.

Introducing Donna, Director of Pedal Power Training and her journey delivering cycle training sessions to children and adults across the South Coast of England.

Year 5 children at Valentine Primary School in Southampton taking part in their essential Bikeability training!

Pedal Power Training Ltd is proud to partner with Portsmouth City Council to deliver comprehensive Bikeability training across the city’s schools.

Over the next four years, we’ll be offering Balance Bike training, Learn to Ride sessions, and Bikeability Levels 1, 2, and 3 to thousands of children, ensuring they develop the skills and confidence to cycle safely.

Teaching a child to ride a bike is a joyous thing and we are lucky we get to do it almost every day. As well as teaching Bikeability in schools across Hampshire, we also offer 1:1 tuition.

But imagine being the one to help your child learn to ride a bike — being there for that very special moment?