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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DateWed 15th Feb 2023 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride Leader | Course Title & InstructorCRL Heavy Sound (Private) Philippa Barber | LocationHeavy Sound Cockenzie Business Hub, Edinburgh Road, Prestonpans | Local Authority | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 3 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateWed 15th Feb 2023 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride Leader | Course Title & InstructorBike for Good Feb 2023 (Private) Charles Mooney | LocationBike for Good 65 Haugh road, Glasgow , Glasgow | Local AuthorityGlasgow City | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 4 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateMon 20th Feb 2023 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride Leader | Course Title & InstructorCRL - Edinburgh College Course 2 (Private) Neil Daly | LocationEdinburgh Napier University Student Accommodation, 6 Bainfield Drive, Edinburgh | Local Authority | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 1 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateWed 22nd Feb 2023 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride Leader | Course Title & InstructorCRL - Robert Gordon University (Private) Stephen Borland | LocationRobert Gordon University, Garthdee Garthdee House, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen | Local AuthorityAberdeen City | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateSat 25th Feb 2023 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride Leader | Course Title & InstructorCRL Banff (Private) Stephen Borland | LocationDeveron Centre 81 Bellevue Rd, , Banff | Local AuthorityAberdeenshire | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateSat 25th Feb 2023 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride Leader | Course Title & InstructorCRL - West Lothian Bike Library (Private) Sam Moody | LocationWest Lothian Bike Library Templar Rise, Livingston | Local Authority | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 0 | FREE | Add to Waiting List |
DateSun 26th Feb 2023 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride Leader | Course Title & InstructorBike Town - CRL (Private) Philippa Barber | LocationBike Town 5 Thomson Court, Rutherglen | Local Authority | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 5 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateSun 26th Feb 2023 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride Leader | Course Title & InstructorCDT CRL Course (Private) Drew Michie | LocationClackmannan Development Trust Office 1 Main Street , Clackmannan | Local AuthorityClackmannanshire | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 1 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateSun 26th Feb 2023 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride Leader | Course Title & InstructorCRL - Huntly (Private) Stephen Borland | LocationLinden Centre Castle Street, Huntly | Local Authority | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 2 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateMon 27th Feb 2023 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride Leader | Course Title & InstructorCRL- Four Pillars (Private) Stephen Borland | LocationFour Pillars 33 Regent Quay , Aberdeen | Local Authority | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 2 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateFri 3rd Mar 2023 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride Leader | Course Title & InstructorCRL - North Lanarkshire Council (Private) Joshua Wood | LocationStrathclyde Country Park Hamilton Road | Local AuthorityNorth Lanarkshire | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateSat 4th Mar 2023 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride Leader | Course Title & InstructorBeyond1 (Private) Sam Moody | Location | Local AuthorityEast Lothian | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateSat 4th Mar 2023 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride Leader | Course Title & InstructorCRL - Alford Community Campus (Private) Stephen Borland | LocationAlford Community Campus | Local Authority | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 3 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateThu 9th Mar 2023 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride Leader | Course Title & InstructorCRL Dumfries (Private) Joshua Wood | LocationThe Usual Place Academy Street, Dumfries | Local Authority | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateSat 11th Mar 2023 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride Leader | Course Title & InstructorELC Outdoor Learning Service Philippa Barber | LocationEast Lothian Council Outdoor Learning Service Musselburgh Racecourse Complex, Balcarres Road, Musselburgh | Local AuthorityEast Lothian | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 3 | £75 P/P | Book![]() |
DateSat 11th Mar 2023 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride Leader | Course Title & InstructorBeyond2 (Private) Sam Moody | Location | Local AuthorityEast Lothian | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateFri 17th Mar 2023 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride Leader | Course Title & InstructorCRL Bangholm 1 (Private) Cliff Smith | LocationBangholm Outdoor Centre Craighall Gardens | Local AuthorityEdinburgh City | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 4 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateSat 25th Mar 2023 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride Leader | Course Title & InstructorCRL - Dunfermline Cycling Club (Private) Neil Daly | LocationPittencrieff Park, Dunfermline Coal Road, Dunfermline | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateFri 21st Apr 2023 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride Leader | Course Title & InstructorEast Lothian Outdoor Learning (Private) Philippa Barber | LocationEast Lothian Outdoor Learning Service Mussleburgh | Local AuthorityEast Lothian | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 3 | £75 P/P | Book![]() |
DateThu 4th May 2023 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride Leader | Course Title & InstructorCRL Perth UHI (Private) Neil Daly | LocationWillowgate Activity Centre Stockgreen Lodge, Kinfauns, Perth | Local AuthorityPerth & Kinross | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateThu 11th May 2023 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride Leader | Course Title & InstructorCRL - Perth UHI (Private) Neil Daly | LocationWillowgate Activity Centre Stockgreen Lodge, Kinfauns, Perth | Local AuthorityPerth & Kinross | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateFri 12th May 2023 | Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride Leader | Course Title & InstructorCRL - Outfit Moray (Private) Charles Mooney | LocationMoray Sports Centre Linkwood Road, Elgin | Local Authority | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book![]() |