{"id":2525,"date":"2025-04-01T08:12:48","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T08:12:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teambuilding.bikeworks.org.uk\/?p=2525"},"modified":"2025-08-05T07:55:45","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T07:55:45","slug":"unlock-confidence-with-our-build-a-bike-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teambuilding.bikeworks.org.uk\/?p=2525","title":{"rendered":"Unlock Confidence with Our Build-a-Bike Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Bikeworks, we see cycling as more than just a way to travel \u2013 it\u2019s a tool for enhancing wellbeing, physical activity, and building connections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why we\u2019re excited to offer our Build-a-Bike programme: a two-day, hands-on experience where young people can learn new skills, boost their confidence, and leave with a bike they\u2019ve assembled themselves. \ud83d\udee0\ufe0f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This programme isn\u2019t just about bikes; it\u2019s about equipping young people with independence, teamwork, and a sense of accomplishment that will last a lifetime.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><b>What\u2019s Build-a-Bike?<\/b><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build-a-Bike<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> programme is a<\/span><b> fun and engaging two-day course<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where young people:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn essential bike maintenance skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build their own bike from the ground up<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gain confidence through safe cycling techniques (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeability.org.uk\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bikeability<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> certified!)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of the course, <\/span><b>each participant will take home their very own bike<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; a tangible reward for their hard work and effort.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><b>Why Choose Build-a-Bike?<\/b><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Learn Real-world Skills:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> On Day 1, participants get hands-on experience learning bike maintenance and repair, developing essential skills for a lifetime of cycling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Boost Confidence:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Day 2 focuses on safe cycling practices, with accredited instructors guiding participants through Bikeability training to boost their confidence on the road.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tangible Rewards:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Not only will they walk away with a bike they\u2019ve built, but they\u2019ll also receive locks, lights, and a Bikeability certificate to show off their new skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Independence:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> By investing in young people, we\u2019re giving them the tools to become more independent and self-sufficient, while opening doors to new opportunities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><b>Making an Impact<\/b><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re proud that our <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build-a-Bike<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> programme is already making a difference. In 2023, we were honored with the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Try Something New\u2019 Award<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the London Youth Awards, recognising our work alongside Spotlight Youth Centre to provide young people with innovative new opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engagement is high, and feedback is overwhelmingly positive. This programme isn\u2019t just about teaching bike skills &#8211; it\u2019s about helping young people gain confidence, independence, and problem-solving abilities that will last a lifetime.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><b>What participants and families are saying<\/b><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udce2 \u201cMy sister has a bike on the balcony that\u2019s broken. I want to fix it now so we can go riding together.\u201d (Young Person)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udce2 \u201cI\u2019ve always wanted to teach my son how to ride a bike when he was younger. You know &#8211; that father and son bonding thing. I never got the chance. I\u2019m so glad that he can finally ride a bike. Look at the smile on his face\u201c (Parent)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udce2 \u201cMy daughter couldn\u2019t stop talking about it. She even told me how to fix the brake problem I had on my own bike\u2026 This is an amazing programme.\u201d (Parent)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><b>Ready to Get Started?<\/b><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udce9 Book your session today \u2192 https:\/\/www.bikeworks.org.uk\/build-a-bike-programme\/<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s get your team moving &#8211; together.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]At Bikeworks, we see cycling as more than just a way to travel \u2013 it\u2019s a tool for enhancing wellbeing, physical activity, and building connections. That\u2019s why we\u2019re excited to offer our Build-a-Bike programme: a two-day, hands-on experience where young people can learn new skills, boost their confidence, and leave with a bike they\u2019ve assembled [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":2526,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[106,104],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2525","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-build-a-bike","category-social-impact"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/teambuilding.bikeworks.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Build-a-Bike_1.png","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/teambuilding.bikeworks.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Build-a-Bike_1.png","author_info":{"display_name":"Emmanuelle Bonnefond","author_link":"https:\/\/teambuilding.bikeworks.org.uk\/?author=15"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teambuilding.bikeworks.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2525","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teambuilding.bikeworks.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teambuilding.bikeworks.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teambuilding.bikeworks.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teambuilding.bikeworks.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2525"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/teambuilding.bikeworks.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2525\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teambuilding.bikeworks.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2526"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teambuilding.bikeworks.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2525"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teambuilding.bikeworks.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2525"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teambuilding.bikeworks.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2525"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}