Venture Cycling

25/04/2026

Over the past ten years, I’ve had the absolute pleasure of helping so many children and adults learn to cycle for the first time, or build their confidence on two wheels. Seeing those smiles and moments of achievement has always been the most rewarding part of what I do.

However, the time has come for me to take a step back. Over the coming months, I’ll be winding down and will no longer be offering regular weekend cycle training sessions.

If you’re currently learning with me, please don’t worry - I’ll make sure you have any follow-up lessons you need to reach a confident level. I will, however, soon be closing to new clients. In addition, cycle hire will no longer be available from mid-May, so children will need to have their own bikes.

I’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported me over the years, through referrals, reviews, and kind words. It has truly been a privilege to meet so many wonderful families.

While I’m looking forward to a slower pace and more restful weekends, it’s still a bittersweet moment to say goodbye to something that’s meant so much.

01/04/2026

As the summer months are coming my diary is filling up fast already. My availability is limited to just a few lessons each week, so I will be reverting to offering lessons to children aged 6+ over the summer. While I would love to be able to help every child learn to cycle, using my limited availability for older children helps those that may already have been trying for some time.

12/12/2024

Very proud to have been included in 100 women in cycling 2024! A huge thank you for the nomination! ❤️🚴

https://www.cyclinguk.org/biography/kelly-koya

23/10/2024

It’s been a very busy summer, and lots of children cycling for the first time!

As the days get shorter, lessons will be weekends only and I have spaces available in Nov and Dec. If you’re thinking of a new bike for Christmas, it’s a great time to learn.

Lessons run at Crown wood primary school in Bracknell. It’s £35 for 45 mins 1:1 or £45 for 1 hour shared sibling lessons. Most children learn in one or two lessons. Bikes are available to hire for £5 a session.

15/04/2024

Summer is approaching, and it is getting busier again! Over the summer months, I will continue to offer learn to ride for children aged 5+ and on road training for aged 9+. I can only help a limited number of children each week, due to full time work comitments, but will squeeze in everyone as far as I can!

02/02/2024

Great opportunity to learn the basics on how to check and maintain your bikes!

We are running a basic bike maintenance course at Pinewood Leisure Centre, Wokingham.

The course will take place from 12.30pm to 3.30pm on Friday, 22 March and costs £10.00 per session.

We will be teaching you how to:

✅ Check your bike
✅ Change an inner tube in the event of a puncture
✅ Clean and oil your bike

The course is aimed at people with little or no bike maintenance knowledge.

You will need to bring your own cleaned bike and an inner tube.

For more information and to book please follow the link below 👇
https://www.myjourneywokingham.com/events/basic-bike-maintenance-course/

Wokingham Bikeathon
WATCHWokingham
Breeze Network Bracknell Forest & Wokingham
Wokingham Cycling Club

03/01/2024

Happy new year everyone! Did anyone get a new bike for Christmas?

I’m hoping to get out on my own bike a bit more this year, but I’ll still be teaching too! If you are thinking of booking, or would like some more advanced/refresher training to get to grips with a new bike, please do get in touch!

I currently have availability at weekends from 13th January onwards, but will be unavailable from 18th Feb to 16th March. With this in mind, the last weekend before my break for new starters will be 3rd-4th Feb. Most children learn in one or two lessons, so this will ensure I am available for a follow up if needed, without too long a gap between lessons!

Lessons take place at Crown Wood Primary school in Bracknell, and it’s £30 for 45 mins 1:1 or £40 for an hour for siblings, or on -road training.

09/11/2023

I was nominated for instructor of the year by a very special family that I’ve loved supporting on their cycling journey together. That award will be decided by panel, but a second award, people’s champion is voted for by the public!

Please like, share or comment on the Bikeability post! The post with the most interactions will win! 🥰

My People's Champion is Kelly Koya!

"Kelly Koya is a Bikeability Instructor and founder of Venture Cycling, who has taught hundreds of children to ride a bike for the first time. Kelly’s warm and engaging personality builds rapport with each child, making learning to ride a bike fun and enjoyable. Her dedication has helped many families in the Bracknell area to ride safely and enjoy the outdoors while cycling.
Kelly’s love for cycling started at a later age as she didn’t learn to ride a bike until she was 10 years old. She has come a long way since then and has taken part in a triathlon against Victoria Pendleton, although she was beaten by the Olympian(!)

After developing her skills volunteering with Breeze, Kelly completed the National Standards qualification in 2016. She founded Venture Cycling where she had taught many hundreds of children to ride, as well as delivering Bikeability Level 1, 2 and 3, helping others to ride confidently.
Kelly has received many 5-star reviews for her professional sessions. In 2017, Kelly started coaching with British Cycling, upskilling new Volunteer Cycling Coaches, and supporting more young children to ride. Her knowledge of the mechanics of a bike and techniques to ride well is impressive. She is also an enthusiastic cycling advocate, supportive instructor, and mentor to aspiring cycling coaches."

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Your People's Champion will be announced on Day, Friday 17 November.

31/10/2023

Shocked, and very honoured to receive this today! I've been very kindly nominated by a family I have worked with several times over the years, and I've been selected as one of three shortlisted nominees! Bikeability sent this:

Someone has informed us of your dedication and commitment cycle training, and we are delighted to celebrate your hard work. This year we received a huge amount of brilliant nominations, and we are pleased to name you as one of our top three nominees. Thank you for all your hard work this year for Bikeability.