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Bikeability Scotland // 05i

Cycle Commuter // 07i

Go Mountain Bike // 08i

Cycle Patrol // 10i

Cycle Ride Leader // 11i

Cycle Training Assistant // 13i

Cycle Trainer // 14i

Cycle Patrol Instructor // 16i

Cycle Trainer Plus // 17i

Cycling Scotland Tutor // 18i

For information on cycle training contact Cycling Scotland on tel: 0141 229 5350 or email: [email protected]

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Cycling Scotland offer a fullrange of training coursesfor all ages and abilities.Whether you want to takeyour stabilisers off, or tobecome an accreditedCycle Tutor teaching futureinstructors, we have theright course for you!

This guide gives you an overview of each of ourcourses, including duration,costs and any conditionsfor entry you might need.

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This course teaches you the skillsyou need to ride safely on roadsand make trips by bike. BikeabilityScotland is the modern form ofcycle proficiency, with a focus onon-road training and makingjourneys by bicycle.

Bikeability Scotland level 1 isoften delivered to school pupils inprimary five and teaches the basicskills you need to ride a bike, suchas balance, control and makingturns. Level 1 takes place in atraffic free environment.

Bikeability Scotland level 2 ismainly delivered to school pupilsin primary six, and teaches youhow to ride a bike safely on the road and deal with basicjunctions. Level 2 takes place on quiet roads.

Bikeability Scotland level 3 ismainly delivered to school pupilsin primary seven or during earlysecondary school, and teachesyou how to deal with morechallenging junctions and planand make journeys effectively.Level 3 takes place on roads,using a route risk assessed by a qualified Cycle Trainer.

WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED?

No matter what your skill level you can take part in BikeabilityScotland training.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?

Each level of Bikeability Scotlandnormally consists of between sixand eight sessions of roughly 60minutes each.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

You will need a bicycle in workingorder, and clothes appropriate for the weather. You are alsoencouraged to wear a correctlyfitted helmet.

WHAT WILL IT COST?

Bikeability Scotland training andresources are free for schoolchildren.

WHAT’S NEXT?

After completing your Bikeabilitytraining you will have the skills youneed to continue developing as aconfident cyclist.

WHO’S IT FOR? CYCLISTS OF ALL ABILITIESCYCLEBikeability ScotlandRide better

Ride safer Bikeability Scotland is a multi-level cycletraining course aimed primarily at youngpeople but is also useful for adults.

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WHO’S IT FOR? ADULT CYCLISTS

Cycle Commuter

If you’re a new or returningcyclist, this is the course for you.


The Cycle Commuter course isdesigned to give you the skills and confidence to tackle everydayroad conditions. You may neverforget how to ride a bike, but werecognise that you can forget tofeel confident when cycling on the roads.

BY THE END OF THE COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:

• check a bike is safe to use;

• plan a journey;

• make an independentjourney;

• make minor adjustmentsand carry out simpleroadside repairs.

The course is designed to give youpractical experience, and is mainlydelivered outdoors. Recognisingthat everyone will have differentlevels of ability we use experiencedtutors who can tailor the course toyour individual needs.


You don’t need any specific skillsother than the desire to be moreconfident on your bicycle.


The course lasts eight hours and is made up of four modules,each two hours long. This allows us to deliver the course flexibly.Normally, the course will bedelivered from your place of work.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

You will need a bicycle in workingorder and clothing appropriate forthe weather.

HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?

The course costs £400 for a groupof up to eight individuals. There isfunding available for organisationsregistered with the Cycle FriendlyEmployer Award. If you are on an open course the cost is £75.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Once you have completed the Commuter Course you will have thenecessary skills and abilities tocommute bybicycle withconfidence.

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WHO’S IT FOR? ALL OFF-ROAD CYCLISTS

Go Mountain Bike

If you want to develop your mountain bikeskills Go Mountain Bike is the course for you.


Go Mountain Bike is designed togive you the confidence to maketrips into the outdoors by bike.

WE’VE SPLIT THIS COURSE INTO FOUR THEMES:

• riding skills;

• first aid;

• being independent and self-supporting;

• sharing the outdoors.

Within these four themes thereare five levels of ability. GoMountain Bike allows you to mixand match the themes and levelsdepending on your interests.


If you would like to take part youshould have the basic skills neededto ride a bike. To really make themost of Go Mountain Bike youshould gain the skills at each levelbefore progressing on to the next.


Go Mountain Bike lasts as long asyou would like to keep progressing.Taster sessions can be as short asone hour.


Costs for each session are set byyour local Go Mountain Bike centre.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Go Mountain Bike will make you abetter mountain biker, giving youthe skills and knowledge necessaryto cycle off-road.

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This course can be designed to suityour specific needs and usuallycovers both on-road and off-roadriding skills. Bike set up, trailsiderepairs, navigation, clothing,equipment as well as health andsafety issues can all be covered onthe course.


You do not need any specific skillsor qualifications but it is helpful tohave the basic knowledge requiredto ride a bike.


This is a two day course and theusual class size is between six andeight.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

You should have access to abicycle in working order, clothingappropriate for the weather, andany accessories that you use aspart of your patrol.


The cost of this course is £150 perperson or £800 for a group of upto eight.

WHAT’S NEXT?

After completing this course youwill be confident in using your bikeas part of your everyday patrolduties.

These led rides are likely to be aimedat adult groups returning to cycling,who want to become more active orare looking to see more of the cycleroutes in their local area.

Our Cycle Ride Leader course is idealfor new leaders at Let’s Ride centres.


You don’t need any specific skills orqualifications to take part in a CycleRide Leader course. You should be aconfident cyclist, as you will beleading others.


This is a one day course.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

You will need a bicycle in workingorder, clothing appropriate for theweather, and must be 18 or over.

Cycle Ride Leaders are not qualified to carry out risk assessments on newroutes. You may need the help of anorganisation or qualified Cycle Trainerto develop new routes

It is recommended that as a CycleRide Leader you have a valid first-aidcertificate and insurance. If yourorganisation does not haveappropriate insurance in place, youcould consider the insurance offeredthrough membership bodies like theCTC or British Cycling.


The course costs £400 for a group ofup to eight. For anyone on an opencourse the cost is £75.

WHAT’S NEXT?

You will be able to confidently lead agroup of cyclists on easy to moderaterides and will have a range of ridessuited to your each of your groups.

This course supports you and yourorganisations to deliver our ‘Let’s Ride’accredited group rides.

You may wish to continue developingas a leader by following one of therecognised pathways such as theMountain Bike Leaders Award (MBLA)managed by Scottish Cycling.

WHO’S IT FOR?CYCLISTS WHO USE THEIR BIKE FOR WORK WHO’S IT FOR?CYCLISTS WHO WISH TO BECOME LEADERS

Cycle Patrol Cycle Ride Leader

This two day course is for anyone who uses a bicycle toenhance their current patrol duties e.g. Park Rangers,Police Officers, Scottish Ambulance Service, CommunityWardens, Fire and Safety Officers.

This course gives you the skills necessary to lead groups on short rides (one to twohours) along previously identified riskassessed routes.

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WHO’S IT FOR?ANYONE LOOKING TO HELP INSTRUCT CHILDREN

Cycle Training Assistant

Cycle Training Assistants help deliver BikeabilityScotland training levels 1 and 2 to school aged pupils.

Normally as a Cycle TrainingAssistant you will work under the supervision of a Cycle Traineror local authority coordinatorwhile you gain experience. By completing the course you can go on to plan and deliver cycle training sessions using ourBikeability Scotland resources.


To become a Cycle TrainingAssistant you should ideally be a competent cyclist and must be a minimum of 16 years old or 18where working independently.



WHAT WILL I NEED?

You will need a road worthy bicycleand clothing appropriate for theweather.


Cycle Training Assistant courses are usually available free of chargeif you are committed to deliveringBikeability Scotland to schoolpupils.

For other groups, the course cost is £400 for a group of eight, or £75 per person.

WHAT’S NEXT?

As a Cycle Training Assistant you will be able to help deliverBikeability Scotland training levels 1 and 2.

You may eventually want to deliver Bikeability Scotland level 3,at which point you can progressonto the Cycle Trainercourse.


This course is for you if you wantto be able to deliver all three levelsof Bikeability Scotland. As a CycleTrainer you can develop, plan,prepare and deliver learningsessions to anyone that wants tolearn to cycle.


You should be fully competent on a bicycle, and have experience ofriding on busy roads. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?

This is a four day course, with allsessions normally delivered withina month.

If you already hold a Trail CycleLeader award can access a shortertwo day version of this course. Thiscourse is called “TCL 2 CT”, andtakes account of your previouslearning.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

You will need a road worthybicycle and clothing appropriatefor the weather.


The course costs £300 per personor £1,500 for a group of up toeight.

The TCL 2 CT course costs £150per person, or £800 for a group of up to eight.

WHO’S IT FOR?ANYONE LOOKING TO BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR

Cycle Trainer

Cycle Trainers are able to deliver all threelevels of the National Standard for cycletraining.

WHAT’S NEXT?

This course allows you to confidentlydeliver all three levels of the NationalStandard for cycle training(including Bikeability Scotland).

As a Cycle Trainer you may also actas a Cycle Ride Leader at a Let’sRide Centre.

After completing this course you can access Continued ProfessionalDevelopment opportunities likeCycle Trainer Plus, which gives you the ability to train up others asCycle Training Assistants and deliverCycle Commuter courses.

It is recommended that as a CycleTrainer you hold a valid first aidcertificate and insurance, such asthat provided by membershiporganisations like the CTC andBritish Cycling.


OVER FOUR DAYS OF TRAININGYOU WILL LEARN:

• good bike handling skills;

• how to carry our trail side repairs;

• teaching techniques;

• how to risk assess traininglocations;

• how to fuel and rehydrateyourself;

• the course content of Cycle Patrol.

By completing the course you willbe able to confidently plan anddeliver training to anyone wantingto use a bicycle for patrol duties.


You should be an experiencedcycle patroller.


This is a four day course.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

You will need a bicycle in workingorder, clothing appropriate for theweather, and any accessories thatyou use as part of your patrol.


The course costs £300 per personor £1,500 for a group of up toeight.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Once you have completed thetraining you will be able to trainothers to become Cycle Patrollers.You can also go on to deliver Cycle Trainer Assistant courses by completing the Cycle TrainerPlus course.

WHO’S IT FOR? CYCLISTS WHO USE THEIR BIKE FOR WORK

Cycle Patrol Instructor

This course gives you the skills you need to deliverthe Cycle Patrol course to others.

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Cycle Trainer Plus gives you theability to deliver the Cycle TrainerAssistant and Cycle CommuterCourse to others.

This course enables you to trainCycle Training Assistants, andfocuses on teaching techniques.You will also be shown how to useour training database so that youcan add classes, registerparticipants and issue certificatesfor Cycling Scotland courses.


You should be an experiencedcyclist and have completed thefour day Cycle Trainer course.



WHAT WILL I NEED?

You will need a bicycle in workingorder and clothing appropriate forthe weather. You will also need tobe registered on our database.


The course costs £75 per person or£400 for a group of up to eight.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Cycle Trainers that complete thiscourse will be able to train othersto become Cycle TrainingAssistants. You will also beregistered to deliver the Cycle Commuter course.

It is recommended that as apracticing Cycle Trainer you hold a valid first aid certificate andinsurance, such as that provided by membership organisations likethe CTC and British Cycling.

WHO’S IT FOR? EXPERIENCED CYCLE TRAINERS

Cycle Trainer Plus

This is a one day course for experienced cyclistswho are qualified Cycle Trainers.

TRAININGCOURSES


CYCLE TRAINER PLUS

BIKEABILITY SCOTLAND LEVEL 1, 2 & 3

CYCLE COMMUTER

GO MOUNTAIN BIKE

CYCLE RIDE LEADER

CYCLE PATROL

CYCLE TRAINING ASSISTANT

CYCLE TRAINER

Cycling Scotland TutorCycling Scotland Tutors are some of the most skilled and

experienced cycle trainers in Scotland. All of our tutors have

qualifications in leadership and a background in training

delivery. On top of this, all of our Tutors have taken part in

nationally aligned tutor training and are only recognized as

accredited Cycling Scotland Tutors after completing a period

of supported course delivery.

Cycling Scotland periodically recruit and train new Tutors toensure that we have capacity to deliver our range of training courses.

If you would like to know more please contact a member of the Cycling Scotland team on 0141 229 5350.

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