Cycle Right training for Louth schools
Accredited Cycle Right training for primary and secondary schools in Louth. Help pupils build bike confidence, practical skills and road awareness.
Yes. Cyclopath covers all schools in County Louth.
Primary school Stage 1
3rd-6th class
Primary pupils
8 hours
Across multiple visits
Up to 30
Per schoolyard group
Up to 10
Per on-road group
Two Garda-vetted, child safeguarding-certified instructors for yard and on-road sessions. Bikes and helmets provided where needed.
Cycle Right for Louth schools
Practical cycling skills
A structured programme that develops confidence step by step.
Focus: Bike control, observation and safer cycling
Programme details
Preparing to ride, checking bikes, balance, starting, stopping, braking, signalling and road awareness. The training stage and environment are agreed to suit pupils’ abilities.
Planned around your school
Work with qualified instructors to organise training around your timetable.
Delivery: School-based sessions and agreed training locations
Programme details
Tell us your school times, breaks, pupil numbers and yard availability. Bikes and helmets can be supplied where needed for primary school programmes. See the Cycle Right stages →
Include your classes
Cycle Right is for one class year group and can include all classes in that year group, for example, all 4th classes. Where two or more year groups share a teacher, all pupils in that combined class can participate.
School funding, clearly explained
Cycle Right support and separate Green-Schools support for eligible non-DEIS schools are explained below.
How Cycle Right funding and your school’s quote work
Department of Transport support
Cycle Right Stage 1 is supported through the Department of Transport and Road Safety Authority. Cyclopath manages the Cycle Right funding paperwork. Department of Transport support is reflected in our quote; it is not paid directly to your school. The amount we quote is the final amount your school pays Cyclopath.
Green-Schools: non-DEIS schools only
Eligible non-DEIS schools may apply for separate Green-Schools support towards Cycle Right of up to €10 per participating pupil, to a maximum of €600 per calendar year. To qualify, the school must be working towards a Green Flag for Travel or Global Citizenship Travel, or have completed the Travel theme and remain active in the Green-Schools programme. Your school manages the application and receives any approved grant directly. Confirm eligibility and funding availability with the Cycle Right team in Cycling Ireland.
Check Green-Schools eligibility and application guidance
To check funding
Include your school’s DEIS status in your enquiry. We’ll confirm the Cycle Right support reflected in your quote and explain the Green-Schools eligibility criteria. Your school must confirm its eligibility and funding availability directly with the Cycle Right team in Cycling Ireland.
Building cycling skills and confidence in Blackrock, Co. Louth
50 pupils · Eight weekly sessions · Seven pupils learned to cycle
St Francis NS welcomed Cyclopath Cycling School to deliver an eight-week Cycle Right programme, combining classroom learning with practical schoolyard training.
The group included 43 pupils who could already cycle and seven who learned during the course. Sessions covered cycling skills, road infrastructure and road manoeuvres in a controlled schoolyard setting.
Progress beyond the bike
The school reported benefits across five key areas:
Confidence: Pupils who were initially nervous developed their skills and felt proud of their progress.
Physical activity: The school observed increased activity, improved fitness and greater awareness of regular exercise.
Teamwork: Sessions encouraged pupils to support one another and work together.
Safety awareness: Pupils gained practical knowledge of road safety, bike control and responsible cycling.
Enjoyment: The programme brought fun, enthusiasm and motivation to school sports activities.
Excellent feedback
The school rated the instructor “Excellent” in all three assessed areas: class control, interaction with pupils and knowledge of content. It reported no problems and welcomed future contact about the programme.
“He taught new skills, built confidence and inspired the children to keep pushing themselves.”
St Francis NS, course evaluation
For seven pupils, the programme marked the achievement of learning to cycle. For the wider group, it provided opportunities to strengthen skills, grow in confidence and enjoy learning together.
Knockbridge NS: building skills and confidence
28 pupils · One pupil learned to cycle
The school reported that pupils developed essential bike-handling skills and safety awareness, and grew in confidence.
“All pupils enjoyed the programme and improved their overall cycling skills.”
Knockbridge NS, course evaluation
The course evaluation rated the programme Excellent for class control, interaction with pupils and knowledge of content.
What schools say
“The children enjoyed the programme. They learnt the rules of the road and how to cycle safely. They are more confident to use their bikes on the road.”
Kilcurry NS, Louth · 2024/2025
From your first enquiry to the first lesson
1. Send your enquiry
Share your school, class groups, approximate pupil numbers and preferred dates. You don’t need a finished timetable.
2. Plan the programme
We’ll help choose a suitable programme, discuss equipment and arrange visits around your school day.
3. Confirm funding and quote
For Cycle Right, we manage the funding paperwork and confirm the final amount your school pays. See the full funding details ↓
4. Confirm dates
Once you approve the plan and quote, we’ll confirm the dates and arrangements with your school, then deliver the agreed programme.
Sending an enquiry does not reserve dates. We’ll confirm your programme and schedule with your school.
Questions before you book
Does Cyclopath cover our Louth school?
Yes. Cyclopath covers all schools in County Louth.
What equipment do pupils need?
We encourage pupils to use their own suitable bicycles and helmets where possible. Equipment support is available for primary schools; tell us how many pupils need bikes or helmets when enquiring.
How is the programme scheduled?
Visits are planned around your school day, class groups and training space. Send your preferred dates, break times and yard availability so we can discuss suitable arrangements. Our school cycling resources include practical preparation guides for teachers and parents.
Plan Cycle Right for your Louth school
Send your school name, class groups, pupil numbers and preferred dates. We’ll help you choose a programme and explore available funding.