What is Cycle Right training?

Cycle Right is Ireland's national accredited cycling training programme, developed by Cycling Ireland. It teaches children and adults how to cycle safely on roads, covering bike handling, road awareness, and safe cycling habits. Cyclopath delivers Cycle Right Stages 1, 2, and 3 across Louth, Meath, Monaghan, Cavan, North County Dublin and North Dublin City.

Which counties does Cyclopath operate in?

Cyclopath delivers cycling training and school programmes across County Louth, County Meath, County Monaghan, East County Cavan, North County Dublin, and North Dublin City.

Are Cyclopath instructors accredited?

Yes. All Cyclopath cycling instructors are qualified by Cycling Ireland, the national governing body for cycling in Ireland.

Can Cyclopath deliver training to primary schools?

Yes. Cyclopath delivers Cycle Right Stage 1, Balance Bike, and Cycling Skills programmes to primary schools across the North East, North County Dublin, and North Dublin City.

Does Cyclopath offer corporate cycling events?

Yes. Cyclopath offers tailored corporate cycling events including bike service days, safety workshops, and group cycling sessions to support workplace wellness and sustainability goals.

Secondary School Cycling Programmes in Ireland

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Cyclopath Cycling School delivers accredited Cycle Right training and practical bike maintenance workshops for Transition Year and secondary schools across Louth, Meath, Monaghan, East Cavan, and North County Dublin. Our programmes focus on real‑world skills for teenagers. We build road safety, bike confidence, and simple maintenance, with students bringing their own bikes wherever possible.

Enquire now to secure dates for your TY or senior cycle groups.

Why cycling for secondary schools?

Cycling programmes give secondary schools a practical way to support Transition Year, PE, wellbeing, CSPE, and sustainability goals. In addition, they help students build the confidence to cycle independently to school, part‑time work, college, and sports, while reinforcing safer behaviour on Irish roads.

Real‑world commuting skills:road positioning, and interacting with everyday traffic.
Health and wellbeing: building regular physical activity into daily life.
Safety and responsibility: visibility, signalling, and sharing the road respectfully.
Climate action in practice: choosing the bike instead of the car for shorter journeys.

Cycle Right Stage 1 for Secondary Schools

For secondary schools we currently deliver Cycle Right Stage 1. It is the national standard introductory cycling course in Ireland. Stage 1 suits mixed‑ability TY or junior/senior cycle groups. We deliver it on‑site at your school, using a mix of classroom and yard sessions.

A full Stage 1 programme typically includes:

Classroom theory – approx. 2 hours
Road safety principles, rules of the road, helmet fit, visibility, and route planning presented in an age‑appropriate way.
Practical yard sessions – 6 hours
Using their own bikes, pupils learn skills in a traffic‑free environment, including starting and stopping, controlled braking, signalling, observation, and basic hazard awareness.

We usually schedule these sessions over several weeks to match your timetable. Practical modules run in blocks of at least 60 minutes so students get meaningful time on the bike. Training is in a safe school yard so less experienced cyclists can build confidence before being asked to manage more complex situations.

Bike maintenance workshops for TY & senior cycle

Alongside Cycle Right, Cyclopath offers hands‑on bike maintenance workshops for Transition Year and senior cycle students. These sessions give teenagers practical skills to keep their bikes safe, roadworthy, and ready for daily use. They also support active travel and independent commuting

Typical workshop outcomes include:

Carrying out a simple safety check before a journey.
Fixing a puncture and dealing with basic roadside issues.
Checking and adjusting brakes, tyres, and chain condition.
Understanding how to look after a commuter bike between services.

Workshops can run as a stand‑alone programme or as a short series alongside your Cycle Right Stage 1 programme, depending on your timetable and group size. They fit naturally into TY modules focused on life skills, wellbeing, and sustainability.

Pricing, what’s included and equipment

You can book Cycle Right Stage 1 and bike maintenance as separate modules or as a combined package for your year group. We will provide a clear per‑student or per‑group price based on your class sizes, number of sessions, and location.

We work around your existing timetable, breaks, and yard availability, and can run back‑to‑back sessions across a full school day to maximise participation.

Students are expected to bring their own bikes so we can check their roadworthiness and ensure they learn on the bicycle they actually use day to day.

Safety, qualifications and coverage

All Cyclopath instructors are Garda Vetted, First Aid certified, and Safeguarding compliant, and Cyclopath is an accredited Cycle Right training provider.

We are the primary cycling school for the North East corridor, delivering secondary school cycling programmes in Louth, Meath, Monaghan, East Cavan, and North County Dublin, including towns such as Dundalk, Drogheda, Navan, Balbriggan, Virginia, and Monaghan.

Ready to get your TY students cycling?

Because availability is limited for Spring and Summer terms across Louth, Meath, Monaghan, East Cavan, and North County Dublin, early booking is recommended. Whether you want a full Cycle Right Stage 1 programme, a bike maintenance workshop, or both, we make the process simple and stress‑free for your school.

Email: info@cyclopath.ie
Phone: 089 272 8935

Or complete our online enquiry form and we’ll help you design a timetable‑friendly programme for your secondary school.