KEIGHLEY students are being offered free cycling tuition.
The sessions are geared towards helping young people negotiate busy city and town-centre roads.
The go:cycling scheme, backed by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, is particularly aimed at 16-to-19-year-olds starting at college or university this autumn.
Councillor Keith Wakefield, chairman of the authority's transport committee, said: "Learning how to avoid a traffic accident while cycling to university or college for the first time is not always a priority for new students.
"However, thanks to go:cycling, this year parents or students can book a free professional commuter cycling 'traffic taming' session to help avoid accidents and injuries.
"The sessions are run for pairs, so are ideal for two friends or siblings.
"Learning how your own actions and road position can influence drivers' behaviour and make you safer riding in traffic is a vital skill."
The training lasts about two hours and can be booked at any suitable location, such as from the student's home.
E-mail events@getcycling.org.uk or call 01904 636812 for more details and to book.
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