Overview
This course covers the skills necessary to lead cycle rides on roads and on recognised cycle paths. Rides will usually be aimed at novice or inexperienced cyclists who want to become more active or are interested in exploring their local area by bike.
Candidates aged 16 & 17 can complete the course to be recognised as a Led-Ride Assistant. Led-Ride Assistants can only attend courses where the majority of candidates are over 18.
Minimum Age
What skills do I need?
You should be a confident cyclist with good communication skills. Cycle Ride Leaders will be a minimum of 18 years old. Candidates age 16 & 17 can arrange by prior agreement to train as a Led-Ride Assistant.
How long does it take?
This is a one day course.
What will I need?
You will need a bicycle in working order and clothing appropriate for the weather. Candidate Ride Leaders should also identify their target audience.
What will it cost?
The course costs £75 per person, or £400 to organise a bespoke course for a group of 5-8 people.
To organise a bespoke course, please get in touch with Cycling Scotland on 0141 229 5350 or email info@cycling.scot
Please contact or book with the Tutor directly to obtain the code.
What's next?
On completion of this course, you will have the knowledge and training to confidently lead a group on rides using roads and cycle paths.
Ride leaders have responsibility for decision making on-route, and cannot expect participants to contribute towards this.
The Cycle Ride Leader can provide a useful introduction to leadership techniques for more ambitious groups, but it is not a substitute for established off-road leadership qualifications.
As a Cycle Ride Leader, it is recommended that you hold a valid first aid certificate and appropriate insurance.
Course Dates
| Date | Course Type | Course Title & Instructor | Location | Local Authority | Capacity & Availability | £ Cost | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DateTue 26th Sep 2017 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Led Ride Assistant | Course Title & InstructorEDC Cycle Ride Leader course Bill Ross | LocationThe Unit 17-19 Kilsyth Road, Kirkintilloch, Glasgow | Local Authority | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 4 | FREE | Book |
| DateFri 29th Sep 2017 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Led Ride Assistant | Course Title & InstructorSustrans Cycle Ride Leader Brian Salvona | Location Sustrans Edinburgh Rosebery House | Local Authority | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 0 | FREE | Add to Waiting List |
| DateSat 30th Sep 2017 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Led Ride Assistant | Course Title & InstructorCastle Semple CRL David Fox | LocationCastle Semple, Lochwinnoch Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park, Lochwinnoch | Local AuthorityRenfrewshire | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 4 | FREE | Book |
| DateMon 2nd Oct 2017 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Led Ride Assistant | Course Title & InstructorDuncanrig CRL Brian Salvona | Location | Local AuthoritySouth Lanarkshire | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book |
| DateWed 4th Oct 2017 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Led Ride Assistant | Course Title & InstructorWoodlands Hospital CRL Cliff Smith | Location | Local AuthorityNorth Ayrshire | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 3 | FREE | Book |
| DateWed 4th Oct 2017 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Led Ride Assistant | Course Title & InstructorRattray PS Eliot Palmer | LocationRattray Primary School High Street | Local Authority | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 2 | £75 P/P | Book |
| DateThu 5th Oct 2017 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Led Ride Assistant | Course Title & InstructorEast Ayrshire adaptive CRL Allan Dunlop | LocationCumnock Juniors Community Enterprise Townhead Street, Cumnock | Local Authority | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book |
| DateTue 10th Oct 2017 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Led Ride Assistant | Course Title & InstructorSustrans Cycle Ride Leader Brian Salvona | LocationGlasgow Green Football Centre 28 Kings Drive, Glasgow | Local Authority | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 1 | FREE | Book |
| DateSat 4th Nov 2017 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Led Ride Assistant | Course Title & InstructorTransition CRL Allan Dunlop | LocationTransition office 7 Woodburn Place, St Andrews | Local Authority | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book |
| DateTue 7th Nov 2017 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Led Ride Assistant | Course Title & InstructorEast Lothian Philippa Barber | LocationLongniddry Community Centre 7 Seton Road, Longniddry | Local Authority | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | £75 P/P | Book |
| DateMon 13th Nov 2017 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Led Ride Assistant | Course Title & InstructorCRL - Sustrans Fraserburgh Katriona Brown | Location 25 Blythswood Square, Glasgow Metropolitan Area | Local Authority | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book |
| DateWed 15th Nov 2017 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Led Ride Assistant | Course Title & InstructorEDC Cycle Ride Leader Course Bill Ross | Location 9 Kilsyth Road, Glasgow | Local Authority | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book |
| DateSat 18th Nov 2017 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Led Ride Assistant | Course Title & InstructorSustrans Cycle Ride Leader Brian Salvona | Location Sustrans Edinburgh Rosebery House | Local Authority | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 7 | FREE | Book |
