Longhorsley After School Club

In order to compliment the Bikeability which was offered to year 4 children in Longhorsley First school and Cycle with jan provided a one hour after school club for the first 6 weeks of the summer term for children in years 1 – 3. Children were taught bike handling skills and games in the playground.

Louise (49)

I hadn’t cycled confidently since a teen so was both nervous and excited when I joined one of Jan’s cycling courses. Jan spent a lot of time at the beginning of the morning on safety matters – looking at our bikes and helmets before setting off round a carefully chosen car park, closed at the weekend to cars.

Olivia (10 Year Old)

Jan has helped my daughter Olivia regain her confidence on her bike – she has achieved her Level One certificate and we couldn’t have asked for a more encouraging professional teacher!

Flynn (8 Year Old)

Our son has dyspraxia, which means that he finds things that require coordination such as swimming and cycling more difficult than others. When Flynn began working with Jan he was afraid of falling off, and could not cycle at all.

Jo

I found my two sessions with Jan incredibly useful. I had done quite a bit of cycling but often felt intimidated and uncertain in traffic and would avoid busy roads or cycling in urban areas.

Jan taught me where I should be on the road, what to look out for and how to keep myself safe. I’ve cycled far more since my sessions and think about her advice and guidance during every journey.

Sadia

I am from Saudi Arabia and have been unable to drive before now – because of the cycle training I can now travel independently in the local area, the cycle training has given me wings!

Phil

I am 27 and have never driven before…I now realise I can save myself a lot of money by cycling instead of using the bus between Bedlington and Ashington in Northumberland.

Steven

I am 48 and due to health issues I am no longer able to drive. I have always cycled, particularly mountain biking – learning the cycling road safety has helped me to use the bike as a means of transport which has improved my independence. I no longer need to rely on my wife to transport me everywhere.

Jan

Jan’s skill, knowledge, disposition and passion for helping others to cycle is empowering and made me feel confident at handling the bike, knowing my road position and letting motorists know that I was there which makes me feel safe when cycling on the road.

Rory’s Dad

Our son is autistic and felt that cycling was a big challenge with balance, hand and eye co-ordination – Jan’s help, knowledge and skills have helped to overcome these challenges and Rory is thriving under Jan.

Julie

Following a bike accident, Cycle with Jan sessions have been really helpful to address redeveloping my confidence and also to address some areas I was never confident with. I really like Jan’s analytical and honest appraisal of what I am doing and the practical tips on how to address these.