It's almost a year to the day since Donna last joined Alun Newman on BBC Radio Solent — and she was back in the studio this week talking all things cycling, confidence, and Bikeability.

We've got some exciting news to share. Not one but two nominations have come our way in The Bikeability Trust's People's Champion awards, sponsored by Decathlon — one for Pedal Power Training as a whole, and one for our brilliant instructor Bryan Herman.

Teaching a child to ride a bike is a joyous thing and we are lucky we get to do it almost every day. By following these steps, your child will be well on their way to confidently riding a bike without stabilisers!

The government has just announced more than £100 million in funding for active travel across England — and £78 million of that is going directly to Bikeability, the programme we deliver right here in Southampton and Portsmouth.

Whether you're a parent wanting to give your child a life skill, a school looking to bring quality cycle training to your pupils, an adult who's always wanted to learn, or a family dreaming of cycling adventures together—we're here to help.

Mark your calendars! From Monday 13 to Friday 17 October, schools across Southampton, Portsmouth (and beyond) are invited to join in on Cycle to School Week 2025. This initiative, championed by Bikeability, encourages children and their parents or carers to swap the school car run for a bike ride.

Get pedal ready and enjoy all the benefits along the way—saving money, boosting health, and helping the environment.

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!

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?

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.

Pedal Power Training Ltd is thrilled to announce that it has been selected to deliver Bikeability Levels 1, 2, and 3, along with Bikeability Plus courses in Southampton schools. This initiative, supported by Southampton City Council’s Active Travel team, will see Pedal Power Training collaborate with various local cycle training providers to ensure a seamless and impactful delivery of cycling education over the next 12 months.