IN this edition of nostalgia, we are looking back at those who achieved their cycling proficiency award throughout the years in Cumbria.

Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents created the awards as a minimum recommended standard for cycling on British roads. In 2007, it was taken over by the National Standards for Cycle Training, and rebranded as 'Bikeability'.

The first Cycling Proficiency Test was held for seven children on 7 October 1947. 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, this included the provision of child cyclist training which is why it was used in schools.

Children would cycle through the playground course which has road signs and pretend junctions, whilst being judged by someone.