At Gapped, we are passionate about cycling and the incredible sense of freedom, joy, and empowerment it brings. As a grassroots organisation, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to experience the thrill of cycling. That's why we're excited to launch our kids' rides, designed to nurture talent and provide a pathway into British Cycling's Olympic Pathway. With support from XRAIL & CKB Interiors, we’ve planned a wide array of rides throughout the year, offering something for every young cyclist.
Our rides, currently available weekly in East London and sporadically in Hounslow, are led by qualified British Cycling Coaches who are also experienced school teachers (with QTS). We take pride in working closely with the governing body to develop future riders, ensuring that those with potential are spotted and nurtured. Safety is our top priority, so all our coaches have undergone DBS checks and First Aid training, and we maintain a low adult-to-child ratio to guarantee personalized attention for each child.
Whether your child is joining us for a skills session or an adventurous ride, you can rest assured they are in capable hands. We are dedicated to providing a safe, fun, and memorable experience, while also helping young riders develop their skills and explore their potential.
To learn more about our latest rides, please see below. We hope you and your child will join us on one of our exciting adventures soon!
Emerald Cafe Bistro, Goodmayes Park, Cafe Pavillion, Aberdour Rd, Ilford IG3 9PG
Each week, we work on a variety of skills to build riders’ confidence and improve their overall abilities. This includes positioning, starts...
Emerald Cafe Bistro, Goodmayes Park, Cafe Pavillion, Aberdour Rd, Ilford IG3 9PG
Heston Park, Hounslow TW5 0LG
Throughout the year, we’ll be hosting a series of activation rides in partnership with Hounslow Council. For the near future, we'll be runni...
Heston Park, Hounslow TW5 0LG
Melbourne Fields, Valentines Park, Ilford IG1 4SE
Each week, we work on a variety of skills to build riders’ confidence and improve their overall abilities. This includes positioning, starts...
Melbourne Fields, Valentines Park, Ilford IG1 4SE
Please reach out to us below if you have any other questions!
Our sessions are designed for those who already know how to ride and want to develop their skills further. If you're looking for beginner lessons, we recommend checking your local council's website, as they often offer free learn-to-ride sessions.
We coach children from ages 7-16. If your child is a little younger but is a competent cyclist, we'd love to have them!
Some rides are catered for older riders and some for younger riders. Please see relevant poster and ride details before signing up.
At Gapped, we work closely with the British Cycling City Academies project to identify and nurture cycling talent in children aged 6-14 across all disciplines. If selected for the pathway, children are invited to train at the velodrome and BMX circuit in Stratford, where they can further refine their skills before moving on to competitive events.
Sessions vary, but we always aim to keep our sessions under £6/hour.
We request all participants to sign up via the Spond app, using code TPXLN. We highly advise not to turn up unannounced as we wish to keep within our set adult : child ratios.
We offer free quality bike & helmet hire at Goodmayes & Hestone Park and £3 at Valentines Park.
When the sessions and bike maintenance are funded by the council or British Cycling, we are able to offer them at no cost. However, when Gapped covers the costs of running the sessions and maintaining the bikes, we charge a fee to help cover staffing and maintenance expenses.
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Helmet and bike if not hiring. Try to avoid loose clothes that can't be tucked in for the duration of the session (we don't want oil stains!)
A bottle of water and a snack would be good too! We do tend to ride allot!
If you can't make a session, no sweat, the next ones on us!
Pay close attention to the Spond app, where any cancelled sessions will be announced. We may pause if there is passing showers, but we will continue in most cases.
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