Lee Valley VeloPark School Trip
Greenwich Leisure Limited
London Greater London E20 3AB
Quick Overview - Taking your class to this venue is a fantastic way to get them excited about cycling while helping them build their proficiency skills in a fun and safe environment. There are lots of different sessions tailored for all ages and abilities, from younger kids learning the basics to older students trying out BMX, road riding, or even track cycling on the velodrome. The venue has impressive facilities (a legacy from the 2012 London Olympics!), the perfect place to learn, have fun, and feel confident on their bikes.Our British Cycling qualified coaches help pupils master the fundamentals of cycling, including cornering, braking, and bike handling, through fun and engaging sessions designed to build confidence and inspire a lifelong love of cycling.
What activities are available during educational visits?
Pedal Up
Pedal Up school sessions offer a fun mix of games and activities designed to help pupils master the FUNdamentals of cycling including: cornering, braking, and bike handling. The focus is on building confidence, developing skills, and most importantly, having fun! Sessions also include mini versions of the main cycling disciplines available at the venue.
Students in year 5 or below will have their session in our Track Centre. Students in year 6 or above will have their sessions outside on our Road Circuit to allow for extra space.
Age: 5 - 11 years
Each Group Size: maximum of 16 students
Velodrome Track
Aimed at introducing track cycling to students in year 7 or above. Students will be taught skills on both the Track Centre as well as the Olympic Track. All students need basic experience of riding a bike. The coach will be responsible for students on the track, with the school teacher responsible for students on the Track Centre.
Age: 11 - 18 years old (minimum rider height 145cm / 4ft 9in)
Each Group Size: maximum of 16 students
BMX
Aimed at introducing BMX cycling to students in year 3 or above. As well as riding on the remodelled BMX track, the secondary practice track can be utilised by students under teacher supervision. All students need basic experience of riding a bike. Students will be supervised by the coach on the track, whilst the rest of the class are supervised by a school teacher.
Age: 7 - 18 years old (minimum rider height 127cm / 4ft 2in)
Each Group Size: maximum of 16 students
Road
Aimed at introducing road cycling to students in year 6 or above. Depending on ability, students can ride in groups or as a single pack. All students need basic experience of riding a bike. Students will ride the circuit with either a coach, and/or cycling competent school teacher on a road or MTB bike.
Age: 10 - 18 years old (minimum rider height 135cm / 4ft 5in)
Each Group Size: maximum of 16 students
Mountain Bike
We'll devise a series of trail sessions for students in year 6 or above, which will help students to become safe, competent riders. All students need basic experience of riding a bike. Students will ride with both a coach and cycling competent school teacher. One cycling competent teacher must ride (mandatory).
Age: 10 - 18 years old (minimum rider height 135cm / 4ft 5in)
Each Group Size: maximum of 16 students
Tour Of The Venue
We also offer a tour and talk on Lee Valley VeloPark which will last one hour. It's a great way to understand the venue and its impact following the London 2012 Games.
Each Group Size: maximum of 16 students
Pedal Up school sessions offer a fun mix of games and activities designed to help pupils master the FUNdamentals of cycling including: cornering, braking, and bike handling. The focus is on building confidence, developing skills, and most importantly, having fun! Sessions also include mini versions of the main cycling disciplines available at the venue.
Students in year 5 or below will have their session in our Track Centre. Students in year 6 or above will have their sessions outside on our Road Circuit to allow for extra space.
Age: 5 - 11 years
Each Group Size: maximum of 16 students
Velodrome Track
Aimed at introducing track cycling to students in year 7 or above. Students will be taught skills on both the Track Centre as well as the Olympic Track. All students need basic experience of riding a bike. The coach will be responsible for students on the track, with the school teacher responsible for students on the Track Centre.
Age: 11 - 18 years old (minimum rider height 145cm / 4ft 9in)
Each Group Size: maximum of 16 students
BMX
Aimed at introducing BMX cycling to students in year 3 or above. As well as riding on the remodelled BMX track, the secondary practice track can be utilised by students under teacher supervision. All students need basic experience of riding a bike. Students will be supervised by the coach on the track, whilst the rest of the class are supervised by a school teacher.
Age: 7 - 18 years old (minimum rider height 127cm / 4ft 2in)
Each Group Size: maximum of 16 students
Road
Aimed at introducing road cycling to students in year 6 or above. Depending on ability, students can ride in groups or as a single pack. All students need basic experience of riding a bike. Students will ride the circuit with either a coach, and/or cycling competent school teacher on a road or MTB bike.
Age: 10 - 18 years old (minimum rider height 135cm / 4ft 5in)
Each Group Size: maximum of 16 students
Mountain Bike
We'll devise a series of trail sessions for students in year 6 or above, which will help students to become safe, competent riders. All students need basic experience of riding a bike. Students will ride with both a coach and cycling competent school teacher. One cycling competent teacher must ride (mandatory).
Age: 10 - 18 years old (minimum rider height 135cm / 4ft 5in)
Each Group Size: maximum of 16 students
Tour Of The Venue
We also offer a tour and talk on Lee Valley VeloPark which will last one hour. It's a great way to understand the venue and its impact following the London 2012 Games.
Each Group Size: maximum of 16 students
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Sports Centre School Trip
Experience world class cycling at Lee Valley VeloPark in Stratford, East London - the iconic venue where Team GB won multiple gold medals during the London 2012 Games. Our British Cycling qualified coaches help pupils master the fundamentals of cycling, including cornering, braking, and bike handling, through fun and engaging sessions designed to build confidence and inspire a lifelong love of cycling.
Physical Education
Cycling qualified coaches help pupils master the fundamentals of cycling, including cornering, braking, and bike handling, through fun and engaging sessions designed to build confidence and inspire a lifelong love of cycling.
Human Geography
Urbanisation
In our geography programme students explore the velodrome, learn about the importance and impact of regeneration on an urban space and use fieldwork skills to examine the local impact of Lee Valley VeloPark.
Environmental Geography School Trip
In our geography programme students explore the velodrome, learn about the importance and impact of regeneration on an urban space and use fieldwork skills to examine the impact of Lee Valley VeloPark locally and more widely.
Team Building School Trip
Cycling sessions encourage communication, resilience and shared achievement as pupils support each other through coached riding challenges. A fast-paced environment that builds confidence, teamwork and collective success.
Sports Centre
What size groups do we cater for?
We can cater for multiple groups with a group size of 16 students.
On-site classroom facilities?
We have rooms that can be hired if required.
Is there first aid on site?
All staff are first aid trained.
Access for visitors with disabilities
Yes, the venue is fully accessible with ramps, 2 lifts and accessible changing rooms.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
We try and cater for as many groups as possible. If we do not have the correct equipment, we partner with a local charity who has specifics bikes and may be able to offer an alternative provision.
Who are Greenwich Leisure Limited?
Drawing inspiration from the legacy of the London 2012 Olympic Games, our programmes aim to motivate and engage young people through high-quality sporting experiences. Delivered by fully qualified National Governing Body (NGB) licensed coaches, our sessions are designed to build confidence, develop physical skills and encourage a lifelong love of sport.
We offer activities at a venues welcoming students across London, Hertfordshire and Essex as well as further afield, working with students in Key Stages 2 (ages 7-11), 3 (ages 12-14), and 4 (ages 14-16). Fantastic facilities, coupled with experienced and trained staff, ensure that students make the most of the sporting opportunities they take part in, whether it's a one-day experience or a multi-day experience.
For groups travelling from further afield, we can signpost to a range of local accommodation providers - from campsites to hotels - to help plan a stay that's both comfortable and convenient.
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