Cycle Skills Training & Rides
Whether you want to learn to ride, return to cycling, build confidence on-road or simply improve your cycling skills, Pedal Power can help you on your journey. Our instructors are all qualified to deliver National Standard & Bikeability cycle training.
Choose from our suite of lessons or get in touch if you’d like us tailor sessions to your needs. We offer individual, family and group training sessions for children and adults with and without disabilities.
See also our range of weekly group social rides and children's learn to ride courses during school holidays.
Individual & Family Training
Learn to Ride
Learn the basics of balancing, starting, stopping and steering. We offer individual learn to ride sessions for adults and children. Minimum age 5 years. No age limit for adults!
Learn to Ride
Learn the basics of balancing, starting, stopping and steering. We offer individual learn to ride sessions for adults and children. Minimum age 5 years. No age limit for adults!
Learn to Ride
Learn the basics of balancing, starting, stopping and steering. We offer individual learn to ride sessions for adults and children. Minimum age 5 years. No age limit for adults!
Rusty Riders
Keen to get back in the saddle? Whether it's been 6 months or 60 years, your supportive instructor will work with you one-to-one at your own pace to restore your confidence.
Rusty Riders
Keen to get back in the saddle? Whether it's been 6 months or 60 years, your supportive instructor will work with you one-to-one at your own pace to restore your confidence.
Rusty Riders
Keen to get back in the saddle? Whether it's been 6 months or 60 years, your supportive instructor will work with you one-to-one at your own pace to restore your confidence.
Basic Cycling Skills
Build confidence in your control skills with coaching from your instructor. Learn to ride one-handed to signal, look behind you without wobbling, use your gears efficiently, and be able to stop quickly. You must be able to ride unaided.
Basic Cycling Skills
Build confidence in your control skills with coaching from your instructor. Learn to ride one-handed to signal, look behind you without wobbling, use your gears efficiently, and be able to stop quickly. You must be able to ride unaided.
Basic Cycling Skills
Build confidence in your control skills with coaching from your instructor. Learn to ride one-handed to signal, look behind you without wobbling, use your gears efficiently, and be able to stop quickly. You must be able to ride unaided.
Basic Cycling Skills
Build confidence in your control skills with coaching from your instructor. Learn to ride one-handed to signal, look behind you without wobbling, use your gears efficiently, and be able to stop quickly. You must be able to ride unaided.
Urban Cycling Skills
Improve your confidence and skills. You'll start in an off-road environment before moving on to quiet roads initially, progressing at your own pace. We can also help with route planning. You must have good cycle control skills.
Urban Cycling Skills
Improve your confidence and skills. You'll start in an off-road environment before moving on to quiet roads initially, progressing at your own pace. We can also help with route planning. You must have good cycle control skills.
Urban Cycling Skills
Improve your confidence and skills. You'll start in an off-road environment before moving on to quiet roads initially, progressing at your own pace. We can also help with route planning. You must have good cycle control skills.
Advanced Cycling Skills
Refine your cycling techniques in road positioning, awareness and communication & get feedback on your road-craft. Affirm strategies for riding effectively through complex junctions and in heavy traffic. You must have good cycle control skills & some experience of cycling on roads.
Advanced Cycling Skills
Refine your cycling techniques in road positioning, awareness and communication & get feedback on your road-craft. Affirm strategies for riding effectively through complex junctions and in heavy traffic. You must have good cycle control skills & some experience of cycling on roads.
Advanced Cycling Skills
Refine your cycling techniques in road positioning, awareness and communication & get feedback on your road-craft. Affirm strategies for riding effectively through complex junctions and in heavy traffic. You must have good cycle control skills & some experience of cycling on roads.
Advanced Cycling Skills
Refine your cycling techniques in road positioning, awareness and communication & get feedback on your road-craft. Affirm strategies for riding effectively through complex junctions and in heavy traffic. You must have good cycle control skills & some experience of cycling on roads.
Cargo & E-Cargo Cycle Skills
Practise your skills at riding a cargo cycle or e-cargo cycle. You’ll start off road to refine your techniques. Road training will give you the confidence to carry children, pets, shopping or delivery goods. You must already have good cycle control skills
Cargo & E-Cargo Cycle Skills
Practise your skills at riding a cargo cycle or e-cargo cycle. You’ll start off road to refine your techniques. Road training will give you the confidence to carry children, pets, shopping or delivery goods. You must already have good cycle control skills
Cargo & E-Cargo Cycle Skills
Practise your skills at riding a cargo cycle or e-cargo cycle. You’ll start off road to refine your techniques. Road training will give you the confidence to carry children, pets, shopping or delivery goods. You must already have good cycle control skills
Cargo & E-Cargo Cycle Skills
Practise your skills at riding a cargo cycle or e-cargo cycle. You’ll start off road to refine your techniques. Road training will give you the confidence to carry children, pets, shopping or delivery goods. You must already have good cycle control skills
E-Cycle Skills
Basic, Urban and Advanced skills training on electric cycles. Try an e-cycle from our fleet, or use your own.
E-Cycle Skills
Basic, Urban and Advanced skills training on electric cycles. Try an e-cycle from our fleet, or use your own.
E-Cycle Skills
Basic, Urban and Advanced skills training on electric cycles. Try an e-cycle from our fleet, or use your own.
E-Cycle Skills
Basic, Urban and Advanced skills training on electric cycles. Try an e-cycle from our fleet, or use your own.
Cycle Skills for Teens
Our Learn to Ride, Basic, Urban, Advanced and Family sessions are all suitable for teens, either individually, in pairs or in small groups
Cycle Skills for Teens
Our Learn to Ride, Basic, Urban, Advanced and Family sessions are all suitable for teens, either individually, in pairs or in small groups
Cycle Skills for Teens
Our Learn to Ride, Basic, Urban, Advanced and Family sessions are all suitable for teens, either individually, in pairs or in small groups
Cycle Skills for Teens
Our Learn to Ride, Basic, Urban, Advanced and Family sessions are all suitable for teens, either individually, in pairs or in small groups
Family Cycle Skills
Learn how to ride confidently and enjoyably as a family group. You’ll start in an off-road environment to practise basic skills, progressing onto roads when ready. Training is bespoke to each family group. You could ride the school run or practise a journey with your instructor
Family Cycle Skills
Learn how to ride confidently and enjoyably as a family group. You’ll start in an off-road environment to practise basic skills, progressing onto roads when ready. Training is bespoke to each family group. You could ride the school run or practise a journey with your instructor
Family Cycle Skills
Learn how to ride confidently and enjoyably as a family group. You’ll start in an off-road environment to practise basic skills, progressing onto roads when ready. Training is bespoke to each family group. You could ride the school run or practise a journey with your instructor
Group Training for Children
Learn to Ride - Beginners
Group sessions for children to learn how to balance without stabilisers, and progress to pedals when ready.
Learn to Ride - Beginners
Group sessions for children to learn how to balance without stabilisers, and progress to pedals when ready.
Learn to Ride - Beginners
Group sessions for children to learn how to balance without stabilisers, and progress to pedals when ready.
Learn to Ride - Beginners
Group sessions for children to learn how to balance without stabilisers, and progress to pedals when ready.
Learn to Ride - Improvers
Group sessions for children to improve their cycle control skills through fun and games. Children must already be able to ride without support or stabilisers. Aligned with Bikeability Level 1
Learn to Ride - Improvers
Group sessions for children to improve their cycle control skills through fun and games. Children must already be able to ride without support or stabilisers. Aligned with Bikeability Level 1
Learn to Ride - Improvers
Group sessions for children to improve their cycle control skills through fun and games. Children must already be able to ride without support or stabilisers. Aligned with Bikeability Level 1
Learn to Ride - Improvers
Group sessions for children to improve their cycle control skills through fun and games. Children must already be able to ride without support or stabilisers. Aligned with Bikeability Level 1
Introduction to Road Riding
Group courses for children to introduce them to road riding. Children must already be able to ride confidently without support or stabilisers. Minimum age 9 years old. Aligned with Bikeability levels one and two.
Introduction to Road Riding
Group courses for children to introduce them to road riding. Children must already be able to ride confidently without support or stabilisers. Minimum age 9 years old. Aligned with Bikeability levels one and two.
Introduction to Road Riding
Group courses for children to introduce them to road riding. Children must already be able to ride confidently without support or stabilisers. Minimum age 9 years old. Aligned with Bikeability levels one and two.
Introduction to Road Riding
Group courses for children to introduce them to road riding. Children must already be able to ride confidently without support or stabilisers. Minimum age 9 years old. Aligned with Bikeability levels one and two.
30min lesson
Learn to Ride, Rusty Rider
Members
£15
Non-Members
£20
1hr lesson
Learn to Ride, Rusty Rider, Basic Cycle Skills
Members
£30
Non-Members
£40
2hr lesson
On-road and family sessions**
Members
£60
Non-Members
£80
Most on-road and family sessions are 2 hours, however we can tailor most lessons to individual needs so please get in touch to discuss.
Prices include the cost to hire a cycle if required, and apply to both adult & children lessons.
If you become a member, your first half hour lesson is included in membership cost.
If you have a disability, we recommend you come for an assessment to enable us to match you to the most suitable bike or trike and accessories.
*Some images on this page are courtesy of Bikeability Trust
Most on-road and family sessions are 2 hours, however we can tailor most lessons to individual needs so please get in touch to discuss.
Prices include the cost to hire a cycle if required, and apply to both adult & children lessons.
If you become a member, your first half hour lesson is included in membership cost.
If you have a disability, we recommend you come for an assessment to enable us to match you to the most suitable bike or trike and accessories.
*Some images on this page are courtesy of Bikeability Trust
Most on-road and family sessions are 2 hours, however we can tailor most lessons to individual needs so please get in touch to discuss.
Prices include the cost to hire a cycle if required, and apply to both adult & children lessons.
If you become a member, your first half hour lesson is included in membership cost.
If you have a disability, we recommend you come for an assessment to enable us to match you to the most suitable bike or trike and accessories.
*Some images on this page are courtesy of Bikeability Trust
Vouchers
Give the gift of cycling
Pre-paid vouchers available for lessons, servicing and cycle hire. We can't think of a better gift!
If you can't find what you're looking for, please get in touch via accounts@cardiffpedalpower.org.uk
Available Vouchers
30 min lesson - £20
1 hour lesson - £40
2 hour lesson - £80
Safety Service - £30
1 Hour Cycle Hire Adult - £10
1 Hour Cycle Hire Child - £8
Vouchers
Give the gift of cycling
Pre-paid vouchers available for lessons, servicing and cycle hire. We can't think of a better gift!
If you can't find what you're looking for, please get in touch via accounts@cardiffpedalpower.org.uk
Available Vouchers
30 min lesson - £20
1 hour lesson - £40
2 hour lesson - £80
Safety Service - £30
1 Hour Cycle Hire Adult - £10
1 Hour Cycle Hire Child - £8
Vouchers
Give the gift of cycling
Pre-paid vouchers available for lessons, servicing and cycle hire. We can't think of a better gift!
If you can't find what you're looking for, please get in touch via accounts@cardiffpedalpower.org.uk
Available Vouchers
30 min lesson - £20
1 hour lesson - £40
2 hour lesson - £80
Safety Service - £30
1 Hour Cycle Hire Adult - £10
1 Hour Cycle Hire Child - £8
Vouchers
Give the gift of cycling
Pre-paid vouchers available for lessons, servicing and cycle hire. We can't think of a better gift!
If you can't find what you're looking for, please get in touch via accounts@cardiffpedalpower.org.uk
Available Vouchers
30 min lesson - £20
1 hour lesson - £40
2 hour lesson - £80
Safety Service - £30
1 Hour Cycle Hire Adult - £10
1 Hour Cycle Hire Child - £8
Learn to Ride & Improver Courses for Children
We often run group courses for children during school holidays. - details for upcoming sessions below.
Please get in touch with Hilary to enquire - we can also run 1 to 1 and bespoke sessions.
training@cardiffpedalpower.org.uk
Learn to Ride - Beginners (5+)
11am to 12pm, Friday 29th May
Ysgol Melin Gruffydd, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 1AP.
£25 per child.
Pedal Power instructors
Contact Hilary:
078 95 533848
On-Road Training (9+)
10am to 12pm on 28th to 30th July
3-day course in Penarth. Confident riders. Pedal Power instructors
What our customers say about our training
This road cycle training was a game changer and really helped me to ditch the car and progress to using my bike to get to work.
Carys
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“We had set criteria, the most important being accessibility for people of different height and experience of cycling, the ability to transport a large volume of a relatively light weight product, maneuverability, delivery in tight urban spaces, and security.”
Cardiff Salad Growers
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“After I’d been out with Gill a few times I thought more people should get these lessons!”
Tracey
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Pedal Power is a Cardiff-based charity enabling cycling for all through accessible cycle hire, cycle sales, cycle lessons, cycle repairs & servicing
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Cardiff Bay
© 2025 Pedal Power Cardiff. Registered Charity No. 1092304. All rights reserved.
Pedal Power is a Cardiff-based charity enabling cycling for all through accessible cycle hire, cycle sales, cycle lessons, cycle repairs & servicing
Pontcanna
Cardiff Bay
© 2025 Pedal Power Cardiff. Registered Charity No. 1092304. All rights reserved.
Pedal Power is a Cardiff-based charity enabling cycling for all through accessible cycle hire, cycle sales, cycle lessons, cycle repairs & servicing
Pontcanna
Cardiff Bay
© 2025 Pedal Power Cardiff. Registered Charity No. 1092304. All rights reserved.
Weekly Social Rides
These small-group rides are relaxed, largely traffic-free, and range from a one-mile loop to longer rides to Hailey Park and beyond. Our rides are supported by volunteers and therefore may have to change at short notice due to availability. Please contact the relevant person in advance if you want to join one of the rides.
Wednesday
11.30am to 1:00pm - Bike & Brew
Two, 6-week sessions. Age 50+. Gentle social ride plus free tea or coffee. £2 per session. Session 1 is from 6th May to 3rd June. Session 2 is from 17th June to 15th July.
1:00-2.00pm - Gentle Park Ride
For all ages and abilities. £2 if you have your own cycle or hire one from us.
Contact Hilary:
078 95 533848
training@cardiffpedalpower.org.uk
Friday
11:00am-12.00pm - Relaxed Recumbent Trike Ride
Relaxed social ride, approx. 5 miles. Free if you have your own trike or hire one from us.
Contact Rhys & Malcolm
079 30 561911
1:00pm-2.00pm - Gentle Park Ride
For all ages and abilities. £2 if you have your own cycle or hire one from us.
Contact Hilary:
078 95 533848
training@cardiffpedalpower.org.uk
Alternate Saturdays
10:30am-11.30am - Tandem Group
Piloted tandem ride, approx. 1 hour. Meet at 10:15am for set-up.
£2 if you have your own cycle or hire one from us.
Contact Steven:
020 3007 8200
cyclingofficer@cardiffpedalpower.org.uk