Learn to Cycle

Cycling isn’t just a sport - it’s freedom, fitness and fun rolled into one. Whether you’re riding for leisure, commuting or chasing competitive dreams, learning the right skills opens up a world of adventure.

Our lessons at Lee Valley VeloPark at Lee Valley VeloPark on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic park in Stratford (East London) are designed for juniors of all abilities, helping you develop balance, coordination, confidence and awareness, all while boosting fitness and enjoying the great outdoors.

From our foundation stages, mastering essential fundamental skills to exploring a variety of exciting disciplines - from the thrills of BMX and mountain biking to the speed of road and track cycling. As your core skills grow, you can focus on your favourite discipline and refine your technique in our specialist academy sessions.

With expert coaching and a safe, supportive environment - we’ll help you progress at your own pace and discover just how far two wheels can take you.

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Lessons and Courses

Make the most of structured courses designed to take you from beginner to an advanced level of cycling.

Course Location Ages Session Length Payment type Prices (Junior) Prices (Adult)
VeloBalance Track Centre 18 months - 6 years 45 mins Direct Debit  £26  £26
Pedal Up Track Centre 2 - 5 Years 45 mins Direct Debit  £26  £26
Mini Rider Track Centre 4 - 6 Years 45 mins Direct Debit  £26  £26
BMX Skills BMX Circuit 5+ Years 60 mins Direct Debit  £36  £36
BMX Race BMX Circuit 5+ Years 60 mins Direct Debit  £36  £36
MTB Skills MTB Trails 5+ Years 60 mins Direct Debit  £36  £36
MTB Race MTB Trails 5+ Years 60 mins Direct Debit  £36  £36
Road Skills Road Circuit 5+ Years 60 mins Direct Debit  £36  £36
Road Race Road Circuit 5+ Years 60 mins Direct Debit  £36  £36
Track Skills Velodrome Track 8+ Years 60 mins Direct Debit  £36  £36
Track Race Velodrome Track 8+ Years 60 mins Direct Debit  £36  £36

 

Foundation

VeloBalance at Lee Valley VeloPark

VeloBalance

Ages: 18 months - 6 years

What you'll learn:

  • Remain seated while walking circuit
  • Progress from small steps → large steps → two-foot scoots → straight-line glide
  • Stop safely using brake
  • Balance and stride at faster pace
  • Pedal in straight line and around circuit unaided
  • Ride slalom within circuit
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Pedal Up at Lee Valley VeloPark

Pedal Up

Age: 2 - 4 years old

What you'll learn:

  • Start independently
  • Stop using both brakes (no feet)
  • Ride straight without wobble
  • Ride under limbo, roll standing, stand and pedal, and stand level without pedalling
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Mini Rider at Lee Valley VeloPark

Mini Rider

Ages: 4 - 6 years old

What you'll learn:

  • Pump track: roll seated/standing, use pumping to gain traction
  • Basic pumping technique to complete lap without pedalling
  • Ride with awareness of where to pedal
  • Complete full lap confidently using all techniques
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Development

BMX Skills at Lee Valley VeloPark

BMX Skills

Ages: 6+ years

What you'll learn:

  • Neutral posture, smooth berm entry/exit, pump rhythm without loss
  • Balance in start gate, basic manual on flat, outside pedal down in berms
  • Navigate cones/obstacles, brake for speed control
  • Ride predictably in group
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BMX Race at Lee Valley VeloPark

BMX Race

Ages: 6+ Years

What you'll learn:

  • Start from gate with drive and balance
  • Use berms tactically, ride small tabletops, adjust line/speed
  • Group drills with gate/rhythm/final straight
  • Awareness of spacing, recover from errors
  • Tactical overtakes, post-race self-assessment, manual lifts over small jumps
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MTB Skills at Lee Valley VeloPark

MTB Skills

Ages: 6+ Years

What you'll learn:

  • Stop safely on varied terrain, smooth braking on loose surfaces
  • Gear changes to match slope/exit, drop outside pedal on corners
  • Maintain momentum over rollers, manual, bunny hop, small jumps
  • Clear minor obstacles, controlled dismount, centered descending posture
  • Trail etiquette and hazard anticipation
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MTB Race at Lee Valley VeloPark

MTB Race

Ages: 6+ Years

What you'll learn:

  • Confident, fluent riding with active scanning
  • Complete skills circuit without stopping, ride modified sections smoothly
  • Balance on wooden features, ride uphill switchbacks cleanly
  • Select safe lines, start mass race safely, apply tactics, review performance
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Road Skills at Lee Valley VeloPark

Road Skills

Ages: 6+ Years

What you'll learn:

  • Controlled stopping/restart, safe junction navigation
  • Maintain line in single file, safe overtaking, one-handed riding, gear changes
  • Corner safely, hazard response, hand-offs, smooth speed adjustments
  • Use drop bars appropriately
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Road Race at Lee Valley VeloPark

Road Race

Ages: 6+ Years

What you'll learn:

  • Respond to route cues, take tight corners, maintain group control and spacing
  • Ride in bunch/echelon, adjust line in shared space, bunny hop objects
  • Apply race tactics, efficient gear use
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Track Skills at Lee Valley VeloPark

Track Skills

Ages: 8+ years

What you'll learn:

  • Mount/dismount with inner rail, safe entry/exit with others
  • Maintain observation, look behind while straight, group riding without crossing wheels
  • Slow/accelerate using banking, ride all track levels, standing sprint
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Track Race at Lee Valley VeloPark

Track Race

Ages: 8+ years

What you'll learn:

  • Awareness in paced/sprint laps, consistent tempo on blue/fence
  • Through and off drills, respond to cues, maintain posture/line/cadence
  • Smooth transitions, move around/join bunch safely
  • Apply race tactics (drafting, holding position, responding to accelerations)
  • Post race tactical analysis, understand race rules and safety
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Academy

Next up after Foundation and Development - Academy Cycling is for riders aged 10+ ready to train, race and level up. The Academy sessions will include 90 minute sessions, 3 weeks of training and one week of racing as well as club and track leagues in all disciplines.

The Academy sessions will be launching very soon!

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