Cycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride Leader

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Overview

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.


Minimum Age

18
  Candidates aged 16 & 17 can train as an Assistant Cycle Ride Leader.

What skills do I need?

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.


How long does it take?

This is a one-day course, which usually lasts eight hours.


What will I need?

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.


What will it cost?

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.


What's next?

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.

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DateCourse TypeCourse Title & InstructorLocationLocal AuthorityCapacity & Availability£ CostBook
DateFri 5th Apr 2024Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride LeaderCourse Title & InstructorCRL - Go! Youth Trust (Private)
Cliff Smith
LocationDawson Community Church
693 Carron Road, Falkirk
Local AuthorityFalkirkCapacityCapacity 8
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FREE
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DateMon 8th Apr 2024Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride LeaderCourse Title & InstructorCRL - Angus Cycling Hub (Private)
Cliff Smith
LocationDundee Cycle Hub
Waterfront Place, Riverside Esplanade, Dundee
Local AuthorityCapacityCapacity 8
Places Left 5
FREE
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DateMon 8th Apr 2024Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride LeaderCourse Title & InstructorEast Lothian Outdoor Learning Service (Private)
Philippa Barber
LocationEast Lothian Council Outdoor Learning Service
Musselburgh Racecourse Complex, Balcarres Road, Musselburgh
Local AuthorityEast LothianCapacityCapacity 8
Places Left 8
£75
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DateThu 11th Apr 2024Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride LeaderCourse Title & InstructorRipple (Private)
Sam Moody
LocationThe Ripple Project
198 Restalrig Road South, Edinburgh
Local AuthorityEdinburgh CityCapacityCapacity 8
Places Left 3
FREE
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DateSat 13th Apr 2024Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride LeaderCourse Title & InstructorCRL - Kintyre Recycling (Private)
Sam Moody
LocationKintyre Recycling Ltd
Workshop 2, Hazelburn Business Park, Campbeltown
Local AuthorityArgyll & ButeCapacityCapacity 8
Places Left 1
FREE
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DateThu 18th Apr 2024Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride LeaderCourse Title & InstructorCRL - Woodland Community (Private)
Sam Moody
LocationWoodlands Community Glasgow
66 Ashley Street, Glasgow
Local AuthorityGlasgow CityCapacityCapacity 8
Places Left 3
FREE
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DateSat 20th Apr 2024Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride LeaderCourse Title & InstructorCRL - Active Schools Edinburgh (Private)
Sam Moody
LocationFirhill High School Sports Centre
9 Oxgangs Rd N, Edinburgh
Local AuthorityCapacityCapacity 8
Places Left 5
FREE
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DateTue 30th Apr 2024Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride LeaderCourse Title & InstructorCRL - Benbecula (Private)
Bill Ross
LocationBalivanich Primary School
Balivanich Primary School, Balivanich, Isle of Benbecula
Local AuthorityWestern IslesCapacityCapacity 8
Places Left 7
FREE
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DateFri 3rd May 2024Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride LeaderCourse Title & InstructorCRL - Inclusion and Wellbeing Service Falkirk (Private)
Kevin Barclay
LocationInclusion & Wellbeing Service, Bog Road, Laurieston, FK2 9PB
Local AuthorityCapacityCapacity 8
Places Left 3
FREE
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DateSat 4th May 2024Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride LeaderCourse Title & InstructorCRL - The Embark Project Volunteering Hebrides (Private)
Neil Daly
LocationVolunteering Hebrides, 30 Francis Street, Stornoway
Local AuthorityCapacityCapacity 8
Places Left 7
FREE
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DateWed 8th May 2024Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride LeaderCourse Title & InstructorCRL - Live Active Perth (Private)
Sam Moody
LocationBells Sport Centre
Local AuthorityCapacityCapacity 8
Places Left 4
FREE
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DateThu 16th May 2024Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride LeaderCourse Title & InstructorCRL - Outfit Moray (Private)
Cliff Smith
LocationMoray Sports Centre
Linkwood Road, Elgin
Local AuthorityMorayCapacityCapacity 8
Places Left 8
FREE
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DateWed 3rd Jul 2024Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride LeaderCourse Title & InstructorCRL YoMo (Private)
Joshua Wood
LocationThe Base
127 Glenavon Road, Glasgow
Local AuthorityGlasgow CityCapacityCapacity 8
Places Left 8
FREE
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DateMon 12th Aug 2024Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride LeaderCourse Title & InstructorCRL - Outfit Moray (Private)
Bill Ross
LocationMoray Sports Centre
Linkwood Road, Elgin
Local AuthorityMorayCapacityCapacity 8
Places Left 8
FREE
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DateTue 12th Nov 2024Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride LeaderCourse Title & InstructorCRL - Outfit Moray (Private)
Keith Stocker
LocationMoray Sports Centre
Linkwood Road, Elgin
Local AuthorityMorayCapacityCapacity 8
Places Left 8
FREE
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DateThu 25th Sep 2025Course TypeCycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride LeaderCourse Title & InstructorCRL YoMo (Private)
Joshua Wood
LocationThe Base
127 Glenavon Road, Glasgow
Local AuthorityGlasgow CityCapacityCapacity 8
Places Left 8
FREE
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