Ride Leader training course

Bikeworks delivers a Ride Leader course to enable people to plan and deliver rides with mixed ability groups on, and off-road.

Bikeworks delivers a 3 hours Ride Leader course to enable people to plan and deliver rides with mixed ability groups on, and off-road.

These are run from from our training centres located at the following addresses:

• Bikeworks East Training Hub, Lee Valley VeloPark, Abercrombie Rd, London E20 3AB

• Bikeworks West Training Hub 3 Maxilla Walk, London W10 6NQ

The training is delivered by 2 tutors to maximum 10 participants ideally with a recommended Level 3 Bikeability cycling ability.

It is a practical course which includes some theoretical elements.  

All participants must come with their own cycle.

What does the course cover?

During the course, you will discuss:

• Advanced riding skills ( from the cycling National Standard )
• The roles and responsibilities of ride leaders and marshals
• Group cycling  off and on road – snaking (Moving riders in a group)
• Risk management and dealing with incidents
• Route planning

At the end of the course, Bikeworks issues :

• A Ride leader certificate of attendance per participant

• A ride leader info sheet

The cost for the course is £350.00 +VAT for up to 10 participants.

Name and contact number of the participants must be communicated to bikeworks 2 working days before the course [not including weekend].

All participants must complete, sign and return the consent form, in advance if possible.

Cancellation policy: Clients will be liable for the full cost of instructors’ charges if a session is cancelled within 48 hours, not including weekends

Please register your interest by email: cycle.training@bikeworks.org.uk