Learning to Cycle
Learning to ride a bike is a life skill that opens the door to recreation, active travel, sport and adventure. Whether you’re teaching a child to ride for the first time or learning as an adult, cycling is a skill that can be developed at any age.
We deliver Learn to Cycle programmes throughout the county, helping children, adults and families develop the confidence and skills needed to enjoy cycling safely.
Check out the Outdoors Section of our EVENTBRITE PAGE for any upcoming cycle training courses
Check out our Teach Your Child to Cycle videos below!
Learning to Cycle as an Adult
It’s never too late to learn to cycle. Many adults are learning to cycle for the first time or returning to cycling after many years away from the saddle. Learning at your own pace is the key to building confidence.
Helpful tips include:
- Start in a quiet, traffic-free location.
- Practise balancing before worrying about speed.
- Learn to brake and steer confidently before cycling on roads.
- Keep sessions short and enjoyable.
- Ride with an experienced friend or join a beginner programme.
- Gradually increase the distance of your rides as your confidence grows.
Remember—every experienced cyclist started as a beginner.
Fairlane Park Cycling Facilities | Dungarvan
Fairlane Park in Dungarvan is home to one of Ireland’s leading community cycling facilities. At its heart is Ireland’s first outdoor Learn to Cycle Track – a traffic-free, purpose-built circuit with road markings, signs and pedestrian crossings where children and beginners can safely develop cycling skills before progressing to the nearby Waterford Greenway.
The wider park also includes a BMX pump track with beginner and advanced loops, alongside a skatepark and other recreational facilities, making it a hub for cycling, wheeled sports and active recreation for all ages and abilities.
The facility provides an excellent stepping stone between learning to ride and cycling on public roads.
Cycling Safety
Cycling is a safe and enjoyable activity when appropriate precautions are taken.
Before every ride remember to:
- Wear a correctly fitted helmet.
- Check that your tyres are inflated correctly.
- Test your brakes before setting off.
- Ensure your bicycle is roadworthy.
- Wear bright or reflective clothing where appropriate.
- Use front and rear lights when visibility is poor.
- Carry water and basic repair equipment on longer rides.
- Follow the Rules of the Road.
- Respect pedestrians and other Greenway users.
- Follow Leave No Trace principles when cycling outdoors.
Useful Safety Resources
Cycling Ireland Safety Resources
Road Safety Authority – Cycling
Article Modified: July 23, 2026 2:30 pm
