The Cycle Ride Leader award provides an introduction to leading groups on risk assessed and organised bike rides during daylight hours. It enables leaders to plan and organise rides within an organisation, community group or club.
You must have recent experience riding a bike, and feel ready to assume responsibility for a group on a bike ride. Candidates must ride confidently on roads with traffic for up to 2 hours, be able to cycle up moderate hills, and off road surfaces such as canal paths and be able to mend a puncture or replace a damaged inner tube.
What if I’m under 18 years old?
If you are aged 16-17 you won’t be qualified to lead rides by yourself, but will be allowed to assist adult Cycle Ride Leaders, and may be able to upgrade your qualification when you turn 18. Please note that places for 16-17 year-olds must be agreed in advance, as there are restrictions on the number who can attend each CRL course. Contact training@cycling.scot for further information.
This is a one-day course, which usually lasts eight hours.
You will need a roadworthy bike and clothing appropriate for the weather. You will also need to bring lunch/snacks unless the organiser is providing these.
It would be helpful if you have some idea of the types of rides you’ll be leading after the course, and your target audience.
If you are part of a group or organisation, for £500 you can book your own bespoke course, for a group of 5-8 people, at your own venue, on a date that suits you.
For an individual, the cost of this course can vary, depending on the venue/organiser, but it is usually between £50-80 per person.
We may be able to advise you about funding that can be used for this kind of training.
You might want to complete a Cycle Trainer course to become a National Standard cycle training instructor.
It is recommended that Cycle Ride Leaders hold a valid first aid certificate and appropriate insurance.
This course provides a useful introduction to cycling leadership. It is not a substitute for established off-road/mountain bike leadership qualifications. Scottish Cycling and Cycling UK offer mountain bike leadership courses if this is something that interests you.
Date | Course Type | Course Title & Instructor | Location | Local Authority | Capacity & Availability | £ Cost | Book |
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DateSun 4th Jun 2023 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride Leader | Course Title & InstructorCRL - The Vale of Leven Trust (Private) Bill Ross | LocationThe Vale of Leven Trust 9 Mitchell Way, Alexandria | Local Authority | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 1 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateTue 6th Jun 2023 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride Leader | Course Title & InstructorCRL - Velocity (Private) Bill Ross | LocationHighland Archive and Registration Centre Bught Road, Inverness | Local Authority | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 2 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateThu 8th Jun 2023 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride Leader | Course Title & InstructorLeverndale (Private) Ileene Mulholland | LocationLeverndale Hospital Crookston Road, Glasgow | Local Authority | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 4 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateSun 11th Jun 2023 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride Leader | Course Title & InstructorCRL - Killin (Private) Cliff Smith | LocationKillin Sports and Recreational Hub Killin | Local Authority | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateMon 12th Jun 2023 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride Leader | Course Title & InstructorCRL - Just Bee (Private) Stephen Borland | LocationJust Bee Productions Meadowside Church St Pauls, 118 Nethergate, Dundee | Local Authority | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 7 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateWed 14th Jun 2023 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride Leader | Course Title & InstructorCRL - Angus Cycle Hub (Private) Sam Moody | LocationDundee Cycle Hub Waterfront Place, Riverside Esplanade, Dundee | Local Authority | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 2 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateMon 19th Jun 2023 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride Leader | Course Title & InstructorCycle Ride leader - Gleniffer High School (Private) Charles Mooney | LocationGlennifer High School Amochrie Road, Paisley | Local Authority | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateFri 23rd Jun 2023 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride Leader | Course Title & InstructorCRL - Whitburn Academy (Private) Philippa Barber | LocationWhitburn Academy Bathgate | Local Authority | CapacityCapacity 4 Places Left 0 | FREE | Add to Waiting List |
DateTue 27th Jun 2023 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride Leader | Course Title & InstructorCRL - Perth All Ability (Private) Neil Daly | LocationBells Sports Centre Perth | Local Authority | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateMon 10th Jul 2023 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride Leader | Course Title & InstructorEast Lothian Outdoor Learning Service Philippa Barber | LocationEast Lothian Outdoor Learning Service Mussleburgh | Local AuthorityEast Lothian | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | £75 P/P | Book![]() |
DateTue 1st Aug 2023 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride Leader | Course Title & InstructorCycle Ride Leader - Bike for Good (Private) Joshua Wood | LocationBike for Good - Glasgow West 65 Haugh Road, Glasgow | Local AuthorityGlasgow City | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateMon 4th Mar 2024 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride Leader | Course Title & InstructorCycle Ride Leader - Bike for Good (Private) Joshua Wood | LocationBike for Good - Glasgow West 65 Haugh Road, Glasgow | Local AuthorityGlasgow City | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book![]() |