Bikeability is the government’s national cycle training programme and helps young people learn practical skills and understand how to cycle on roads.
During the session, the students navigated a practice course marked out with cones on the playground and learned road safety skills, including checking behind.
Fellow Year 12 student Isla said the adapted trike felt safer than a standard bicycle.
“I found it easier than riding a normal bike because it’s got more balance,” she said.
Deputy head Matt Sentence said the programme had taken more than a year to organise and was focused on preparing students for adulthood.
“[Bikeability] builds their confidence, resilience and greater awareness of what’s going on,” he said.
“We’ve spoken to several schools [in Northamptonshire] and they’ve all said that moving forward, they would love to have access to this resource.”
Keith Millard, from Kier Transportation, which manages the Bikeability contract for West Northamptonshire Council, said the scheme was about giving all young people access to cycling.
“It’s a skill for life,” he said. “You don’t see a student unhappy on a bike.”