The Cycling Proficiency Scheme (CPS) has been running in Northern Ireland schools for 50 years, training more than half a million pupils during that time. It helps pupils develop their cycling skills, increase their confidence as cyclists and identify risks they may come across on the roads.
The CPS teaches children who can already ride a bicycle, how to do so more safely. It covers what to wear, bicycle maintenance and the rules of the road.
It also allows children to practice cycling manoeuvres in a safe environment. Manoeuvres include starting off, slowing down, stopping and parking, turning right and left, overtaking parked cars, passing side roads and carrying out emergency stops safely.
As a Sustrans school we place importance on the value of this scheme for our Primary 6/7 pupils. We were delighted with the response of our pupils and their parents as they prepared and delivered bikes. Pupils participated fully and achieved their very best. To mark the 50th anniversary every child will be awarded with a special cycling pin. #lucky
Cycling instructors have intense training and knowledge and only trained instructors can complete the Cycling Proficiency Scheme with pupils. We wish to thank Mrs Lavery for her expertise and the assistants who supported our Primary 6/7 pupils.
