Tuition
Private lessons for children & adults. You’re never too young…or old to learn to love riding a bike! Youngest has been 3.5 yrs old and oldest has been 60+ yrs!
Leanne, founder and owner of A wee pedal, has been a PE teacher for over 20 years with the last 12 years teaching in International schools in Asia. She is utilising her teaching skills to run a very successful learn to ride programme for both children and adults.
Leanne is a qualified Cycle ride leader, Mountain bike leader, British Cycling coach, Bikeability L1,2,3 and Essential cycle skills instructor, Play on Pedals instructor, and has up to date Outdoor First Aid and Child Protection certifications. She is also a British Cycling Tutor and has the Velotech Gold (professional bicycle mechanic) certificate
Sessions are taught from Bridgend Farmhouse, EH16 4TE
For Children
Children’s private lessons are 45 mins (Balance bike private sessions are 30 mins). Most children learn to ride independently in 2 - 3 lessons from complete beginner.
Bikes and helmets can be borrowed at no extra cost.
Leanne will involve the parent / carer on how you can continue to have fun with your child on the bike.
“Leanne was brilliant with my son. She was kind and patient and he really listened to her. Fabulous teacher and after two lessons my son was cycling. He’s now the happiest kid in the world off on his bike!”
For Adults
Adult lessons 90 mins. Most of our adult learners have never been on a bike before and have all learned to ride. Most in only one 90 mins lesson.
Bikes and helmets can be borrowed at no extra cost.
“Each phase she reassured me, grew my confidence and explained clearly what I needed to know. She offered after support which is great. I am grateful and humbled how amazing she is as a person and a teacher.”
Confidence Rides Exploring Your Edinburgh
Do you want to build up a little more confidence to go for a ride in and around Edinburgh? Leanne will take you on a bespoke ride, typically from home to your workplace / school run etc and help you to discover new routes / learn how to navigate from A to B.
We can cover:
how to ride safely on roads
how to use gears more efficiently
how to ride safely with your children
how to navigate junctions, traffic lights and roundabouts
how to link up the network of cycle paths using quiet residential roads
how to check you bike pre-ride
advice on what to bring with you on a ride
Before the ride, we’ll discuss what you’d like to get out of the experience and decide on a route.
Rides can start from your home and last approx 2 hours.
“Super day out yesterday with Leanne and our kiddies. All the gear was provided and Leanne was so professional, taking extra care and support with my youngest who was a little less confident.”
Basic Bike Maintenance Classes
Do you want to feel more confident when out riding your bike?
Do you want to learn how to change an inner tube and fix a puncture?
Leanne will go through the following basic bike maintenance in a class of up to 2 people at a social distance.
how to perform a safety ‘M’ check on your bike
how to clean and your bike properly and look after your chain
how to adjust ‘squealing’ or less efficient brakes
how to adjust gears
how to fix a puncture
what to carry with you on a ride
Activities at Bridgend Farmhouse
A wee pedal offers:
Free led cycle rides for families starting and finishing at Bridgend Farmhouse to various locations in Edinburgh.
Play together on pedals are classes for ages 3 - 5 years to learn to ride and have fun on a balance bike. This will help the progression to learning to ride a pedal bike.
Basic bike maintenance classes
Booking essential through Bridgend Farmhouse by emailing: roz.angus@bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk
2024 Spring and Summer programme
These sessions are funded so are free to join, however, a small donation to Bridgend Farmhouse is always appreciated. Booking is essential: admin@bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk
Community Groups
We work in collaboration with Bridgend Farmhouse and community groups offering fully inclusive guided led rides, 'riding on road' confidence building sessions and workshops. These sessions are all subject to funding and typically run between October - March.
We also work closely with the 'Very Inclusive Play Club' helping children with additional learning needs access the joys of cycling.
