Cycling lessons for children
Cycling gives children independence, freedom and fun.
Not every child learns to ride a bike at home or at school. Some children lack experience, others just need a little push. Fietsschool XS teaches young cyclists all they need to get started. We teach them how to cycle step by step, with care and encouragement.
Our approach
De Fietsschool organises cycling lessons for children aged 6 to 12. The lessons are tailored to children who are not yet able to cycle independently, who feel insecure on a bicycle, or who need extra support to move around safely in traffic. In other words: children can follow our classes for a first introduction to cycling, but also to fine-tune existing skills.
Our lessons take place in a quiet training environment, often in an enclosed area or a playground.
Our instructors are patient and build up kids' cycling skills step by step. They set goals for each child, depending on their age. At the end of the cycling lessons, we award cycling certificates to the different age categories, just like at primary school.
What do children learn during our lessons?
- Keeping balance and pedaling
- Getting on and off the bike
- Departing and stopping
- Turning left and right
- Cycling in a quiet, safe environment
"All my friends can ride a bike. For a long time, I could not. But now I can cycle too. It was so much fun to learn."
For schools
Under the banner 'Fietsschool XS', De Fietsschool helps schools, teachers and volunteers to organise cycling lessons for children.
What does a lesson series look like?
A lesson series for children consists of 4 cycling lessons. There is one lesson each week. Children receive coaching from a trained instructor. There is a maximum of 15 participants per lesson. During the lessons, children bring along a companion, like a dad, mum, brother or sister, to support them in their learning process.
What does a child need to participate?
During a cycling lesson, children don't need much. Just make sure to bring along:
- sporty clothes
- a sturdy helmet
- a children's bicycle
During the lessons, children can sometimes use a helmet and a bicycle from De Fietsschool. Upon registering for a particular lesson series, do inform whether or not this is the case for that series.
Find cycling lessons for children
You can find cycling classes for kids via our calendar or via your school or municipality. If you cannot find a lesson series in your area or neighbourhood, encourage your school, municipal sports department or parents' committee to set up cycling classes for kids in collaboration with De Fietsschool.