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 weekly lessons 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 BMX skills and race sessions.

With expert coaching and a safe, supportive environment - we’ll help you progress each week 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 week on  week.

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

 

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

*Must be able to walk to participate

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Pedal Up at Lee Valley VeloPark

Pedal Up

Age: 2 - 5 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

*Before joining, riders must be able to: start unaided, pedal in a straight line, brake effectively (come to a stop, place feet on the floor without dragging) and ride through a slalom.

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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

*Before joining, riders must be able to: Start off by pedalling unaided (not scooting), stopping safely using brakes not feet, rideing in a straight line without wobbling and Rroll in a straight line standing on the pedals.

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Development

Skills and Race

Skills and Race sessions are BMX focused training sessions designed to develop both technical ability and race performance. Riders will refine core BMX skills including gate starts, pumping, cornering, jumping and line choice before applying them in realistic race scenarios.

These sessions build racing techniques, tactics and confidence on the track, preparing riders for their first competitions or helping experienced racers sharpen their edge.

Riders need to be confident cyclists before attending these sessions, ideally completing our Foundation sessions first. If not confident please consider one of our foundation lessons or a 1:1 learn to ride session.

BMX Skills at Lee Valley VeloPark

BMX Skills

Ages: 5+ years (Minimum height: 127cm/4ft 2in)

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: 5+ Years (Minimum height: 127cm/4ft 2in)

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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