EIGHTEEN children from Tavistock Community Primary School, recently took the Bikeability Cycling Proficiency Course and every one of them passed the level two test.

Bikeability is a national initiative,aimed at children aged 10 and above, and is designed to give them the skills and confidence to ride their bikes on today's roads.

To gain their award, the children were instructed on how to ride their bikes to the Government-approved national standard for cycle training. The level one training was based on the school site, but level two involved supervised cycling around nearby roads.

Head instructor Tony Walters was impressed by the 18 pupils, and said their 'responsible attitude and excellent listening was a credit to the school'.

Head of PE Simon Beatty, who organised the course, said: 'The quality of the training was very high and the children had a fantastic couple of days.They really enjoyed it.

'The training has provided these children with the necessary skills and knowledge to ride a bike safely throughout the rest of their lives. It also encourages cycling as an everyday activity, which leads to a healthier lifestyle and ultimately lots of fun.'

ABOVE: The Bikeability instructors with the 18 pupils who all gained the level two award.