Lesson Planning

Learn about the history of cycling, what the first road bicycles looked like and how they have developed. Research members of the British cycling team and get to know what cycling for their country means to them. Design a concept bike and discuss improvements with peers.

Teaching Outcomes:

• To understand about the history of cycling, what the first road bicycles looked like and how they have developed.
• To research members of the British cycling team and get to know what cycling for their country means to them.
• To discuss, sketch and annotate a design for a concept bicycle.

Children will:

• Understand about the history of cycling, what the first road bicycles looked like and how they have developed.
• Recognise some members of the British cycling team and discuss what cycling for their country might mean to them.
• Discuss, sketch and annotate a design for a concept bicycle.