Bikeability Ride Information

To reward those primary schools which do great work in the borough to promote sustainable travel and its benefits, Havering Council is offering free places to pupils and parents on 12 local guided cycle rides led by qualified cycling instructors.

There are two route options, off-road with optional on-road sections, one starting and finishing from the Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre in Hornchurch and the other from RSPB Rainham Marshes.

There will be a friendly, supportive environment suitable for families and children, with two national standard instructors leading the rides (maximum 12 riders per ride).

Morning rides will meet at 10am for a 10.15am departure and 12pm finish.

Afternoon rides will meet at 1pm for a 1.15pm departure and 3pm finish.

Ingrebourne Valley rides meeting point:

Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre,

Hornchurch Country Park, Squadrons Approach,

Hornchurch,

RM12 6DF

Rainham Marshes rides meeting point:

RSPB Rainham Marshes,

The Visitor Centre,

New Tank Hill Road,

Purfleet,

RM19 1SZ

Riders are advised to bring a bottle of water and waterproof clothes with them, in case of hot weather or rain. Cycle helmets are also strongly recommended.

To book your free places please visit www.havering.gov.uk/bikeabilityride where you will be asked to select your preferred dates from the choices available.

Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis and your booking confirmation will also include further information about the ride.

If you have questions about the rides please contact john.lynn@havering.gov.uk

Risk assessment and safeguarding

Bikeability Ride is delivered by qualified National Standards Cycling Instructors (NSIs) registered with the Department for Transport. Instructors will undertake a thorough site-specific risk assessment before each session and continue to assess risk throughout the session. A copy of risk assessment documentation will be available to you prior to the start of the session.