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Cycling Proficiency Lessons Risk Assessment Template
The complete guide to creating professional risk assessments for Bikeability training and cycle skills programmes.
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Updated February 2026
The essential guide to cycle training safety
Cycling proficiency training gives children the skills and confidence to ride safely on roads. From playground basics to real traffic environments, these programmes require careful risk management to protect young cyclists.
This guide covers everything you need to create a thorough risk assessment—from route selection and traffic conditions to bike checks, helmet requirements, and managing groups in live traffic situations.
Educational
Activity Benefits
Why cycling proficiency matters
Road Safety
Teaches control, signalling, and hazard perception.
Confidence
Builds confidence for riding in varied environments.
Maintenance
Reinforces helmet use and bike maintenance checks.
Active Travel
Promotes lifelong active travel and road respect.
Risk Identification
Key hazards & control measures
Traffic & VehiclesHigh Risk
Potential Harm
Collisions with vehicles, injury at junctions and roundabouts.
Control Measures
- Routes assessed for traffic volume and speed
- Instructor positioned to manage traffic
- Hi-vis clothing worn by all
- Skills taught progressively before road use
Falls & CollisionsHigh Risk
Potential Harm
Head injuries, fractures, grazes from falls off bikes.
Control Measures
- Helmets correctly fitted and worn
- Bikes checked before each session
- Appropriate spacing between riders
- Emergency stop technique taught early
Equipment FailureMedium Risk
Potential Harm
Falls from brake failure, loose parts, or punctures.
Control Measures
- M-check completed on all bikes
- Bikes sized correctly for riders
- Repair kit carried by instructor
- Faulty bikes removed from use
Weather ConditionsMedium Risk
Potential Harm
Skids on wet roads, reduced visibility, heat exhaustion.
Control Measures
- Weather checked before sessions
- Sessions cancelled in poor conditions
- Water breaks in hot weather
- Wet weather techniques taught
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Safety Checklist
Cycling session checklist
Bikes
- M-check done
- Correct size
- Brakes working
- Tyres inflated
Riders
- Helmets fitted
- Hi-vis worn
- Suitable clothing
- Medical info known
Route
- Route assessed
- Weather checked
- Traffic acceptable
- Hazards briefed
Supervision
- Ratios correct
- First aid carried
- Emergency contacts
- Communication plan
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