Cycling Proficiency Test

The Cycling Proficiency Test was a test given by Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents which served as a minimum recommended standard for cycling on British roads. It was superseded by the National Standards for Cycle Training, branded Bikeability, in England in 2007.[1][2]

Introduction of the test

The first Cycling Proficiency Test was held for seven children on 7 October 1947.[3] The National Cycling Proficiency Scheme was introduced by the Government in 1958, with statutory responsibility for road safety being given to local authorities in 1974, including the provision of child cyclist training.

The first child to get 100% for this test was Stephen Borrill of Scunthorpe in 1962 and was featured on the front page of the News of the World. Stephen was given the honour of "Knight of the Road" presented by the Mayor of Scunthorpe at the council offices in Central Park.

References
  1. "Bikeability". Department of Transport. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  2. "Case study Training children to cycle safely". Department for Transport. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  3. David Millward (21 August 2010). "Cycling Proficiency test facing axe". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
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