Experience world class cycling at Lee Valley VeloPark in Stratford, East London - the iconic venue where Team GB won multiple gold medals during the London 2012 Games. Our British Cycling-qualified coaches help pupils master the fundamentals of cycling, including cornering, braking, and bike handling, through fun and engaging sessions designed to build confidence and inspire a lifelong love of cycling.
Pedal Up school sessions offer a fun mix of games and activities designed to help pupils master the FUNdamentals of cycling including: cornering, braking, and bike handling. The focus is on building confidence, developing skills, and most importantly, having fun! Sessions also include mini versions of the main cycling disciplines available at the venue.
We strongly recommend schools book Pedal Up sessions before progressing to a main discipline. If pupils do not meet the required skill level for a main discipline session, they will need to sit out and be supervised by school staff. If most pupils are not ready, the coach will adapt the session to deliver Pedal Up activities on a flat area instead.
Students in year 5 or below will have their session in our Track Centre. Students in year 6 or above will have their sessions outside on our Road Circuit to allow for extra space.
Age: 5 - 11 years
Price: £135 per session for a maximum of 16 students
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Aimed at introducing track cycling to students in year 7 or above. Students will be taught skills on both the Track Centre as well as the Olympic Track. All students need basic experience of riding a bike. The coach will be responsible for students on the track, with the school teacher responsible for students on the Track Centre.
Age: 11 – 18 years old (minimum rider height 145cm / 4ft 9in)
Price: £160 per session for a maximum of 16 students
Aimed at introducing BMX cycling to students in year 3 or above. As well as riding on the remodelled BMX track, the secondary practice track can be utilised by students under teacher supervision. All students need basic experience of riding a bike. Students will be supervised by the coach on the track, whilst the rest of the class are supervised by a school teacher.
Age: 7 – 18 years old (minimum rider height 127cm / 4ft 2in)
Price: £135 per session for a maximum of 16 students
Aimed at introducing road cycling to students in year 6 or above. Depending on ability, students can ride in groups or as a single pack. All students need basic experience of riding a bike. Students will ride the circuit with either a coach, and/or cycling competent school teacher on a road or MTB bike.
Age: 10 – 18 years old (minimum rider height 135cm / 4ft 5in)
Price: £135 per session for a maximum of 16 students
We'll devise a series of trail sessions for students in year 6 or above, which will help students to become safe, competent riders. All students need basic experience of riding a bike. Students will ride with both a coach and cycling competent school teacher. One cycling competent teacher must ride (mandatory).
Age: 10 – 18 years old (minimum rider height 135cm / 4ft 5in)
Price: £135 per session for a maximum of 16 students
We also offer a tour and talk on Lee Valley VeloPark which will last one hour. It’s a great way to understand the venue and its impact following the London 2012 Games.
Price: £60.00 per tour for a maximum of 16 student
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This is a fantastic opportunity for geography students to visit Lee Valley VeloPark, one of the most iconic venues of the London 2012 Games.
In this geography programme students explore the velodrome, learn about the importance and impact of regeneration on an urban space and use fieldwork skills to examine the impact of Lee Valley VeloPark locally and more widely.
Key subject: Geography
Suitable for: KS3, KS4 (11 – 16 years)
Experience the legacy of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at the world class Lee Valley VeloPark
Students develop their geographical and design skills to explore the London panorama and regeneration of the site, then undertake a design observation challenge around the velodrome and consolidate learning by creating and recording a design interview. Recommended for years 5 and 6.
Session covers: Use of geographical knowledge, understanding and skills to enhance locational and place knowledge; types of settlement and land use; economic activity; use of fieldwork to observe, measure, record and present findings; evaluate materials and products; understanding of key events and individuals in design and technology.
Key subjects: Geography, Design & Technology
Suitable for: KS2 (7 - 11 years)
Explore Lee Valley VeloPark to excite and engage your students about innovative yet functional spaces and buildings.
In this design and technology programme students make observations and sketches about the design of the velodrome. They’ll also evaluate how design elements come together to create the interior look, feel and layout.
Key subject: Design & Technology
Suitable for: KS3 (11 – 14 years)
To discuss any of the cycling opportunities detailed please contact us and we can go through your requirements and check availability.
If you'd like to know more please email our school enquiries team.
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