Overview
This is a practical course for those who want to develop their confidence on a bicycle. It provides you with the necessary skills to negotiate on road journeys. The course covers the following: bike handling, cycling with confidence on the road and roadside repairs.
Minimum Age
16
What skills do I need?
You don’t need any specific skills other than the desire to be more confident on your bicycle.
How long does it take?
This is usually a 2-3 hour session.
What will I need?
You will need access to a bicycle in working order and clothes appropriate for the weather.
What will it cost?
The course costs £20 per person.
What's next?
Once you have completed Essential Cycling Skills you should have improved confidence to make everyday trips by bike. You may be inspired to complete some of our other training courses to develop as a leader or instructor.
Course Dates
| Date | Course Type | Course Title & Instructor | Location | Local Authority | Capacity & Availability | £ Cost | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DateMon 27th Jan 2020 | Course TypeEssential Cycling Skills | Course Title & InstructorSustrans Staff Essential Cycling Skills Level 2 & 3 (Private) Brian Salvona | Location Sustrans Edinburgh Rosebery House | Local Authority | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book |
| DateTue 28th Jan 2020 | Course TypeEssential Cycling Skills | Course Title & InstructorECS Beth HJ (Private) Cliff Smith | LocationDrumbrae Library Hub Edinburgh 81 Drum Brae Drive, Edinburgh | Local AuthorityEdinburgh City | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book |
| DateWed 29th Jan 2020 | Course TypeEssential Cycling Skills | Course Title & InstructorECS - Semester 2 David Miller | LocationTransition University of St Andrews Observatory Workshop, University of St Andrews, Buchanan Road, St Andrews | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 4 Places Left 4 | FREE | Book |
| DateFri 31st Jan 2020 | Course TypeEssential Cycling Skills | Course Title & InstructorECS - Semester 2 David Miller | LocationTransition University of St Andrews Observatory Workshop, University of St Andrews, Buchanan Road, St Andrews | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 4 Places Left 4 | FREE | Book |
| DateWed 5th Feb 2020 | Course TypeEssential Cycling Skills | Course Title & InstructorECS - Semester 2 David Miller | LocationTransition University of St Andrews Observatory Workshop, University of St Andrews, Buchanan Road, St Andrews | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 4 Places Left 4 | FREE | Book |
| DateMon 10th Feb 2020 | Course TypeEssential Cycling Skills | Course Title & InstructorMidlothian Roslynn Newman | LocationMidlothian Council, Midlothian House 40-46 Buccleuch St, Dalkeith | Local AuthorityMidlothian | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book |
