As a Cycle Trainer, you can conduct risk assessments, plan, develop and deliver cycling sessions based on the National Standard for cycling to anyone that wants to cycle. If delivering training to children, this is known as Bikeability Scotland training.
This course is SCQF accredited at Level 7 with 3 credit points.
This is a four day course with all sessions delivered within a month.
If you have already passed the BSI course, you can join the course on Day 2 if you have already gained experience delivering Level 1 and 2 Bikeability Scotland training. Contact Cycling Scotland directly for more information. training@cycling.scot
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.
The course is free for anyone intending to deliver Bikeability Scotland training to children in a school setting. If you believe you're eligible for a free place, please get authorisation from your local authority coordinator before booking onto the course.
For anyone intending to deliver cycle training to adults, the cost is £300 per person.
If you're from an organisation wanting to run a bespoke course for a group of 5-8 people, the cost is £1,600. Please training@cycling.scot to discuss this further.
As a Cycle Trainer there are so many options open to you. Some of these are detailed below.
If delivering adult cycle training, after attending a short orientation you can become an Adult Cycle Training provider, please contact training@cycling.scot to organise this session.
If you want to develop your leadership skills you can complete the Cycle Ride Leader & Assistant Cycle Ride Leader course
Once you have gained experience delivering Bikeability Scotland training, you can then complete an additional 1 day course to become a Bikeability Scotland Mentor and provide support in your Local Authority to newly qualified BSI's.
If you have significant experience of delivering Bikeability Scotland Level 2 training, you can become a Bikeability Scotland Instructor Trainer (BSIT). This will enable you to deliver the Bikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) course. Please contact your local authority Bikeability Scotland coordinator for more details
As a Cycle Trainer, it is recommended that you hold a valid first aid certificate and appropriate insurance.
Date | Course Type | Course Title & Instructor | Location | Local Authority | Capacity & Availability | £ Cost | Book |
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DateMon 16th Dec 2024 | Course TypeCycle Trainer | Course Title & InstructorNLC Cycle Trainer course (Private) Bill Ross | LocationBroadwood Stadium 1 Ardgoil Drive, Cumbernauld, Glasgow | Local AuthorityNorth Lanarkshire | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 0 | FREE | Add to Waiting List |
DateSat 11th Jan 2025 | Course TypeCycle Trainer | Course Title & InstructorEbike Freedom (Private) Philippa Barber | LocationGlasgow BMX Centre 137 Archerhill Rd, Glasgow | Local AuthorityNOT APPLICABLE | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 2 | FREE | Book |
DateSat 18th Jan 2025 | Course TypeCycle Trainer | Course Title & InstructorWOW-CTNOV24 (Private) Ileene Mulholland | LocationGovanhill Workspace, unit 4 69 Dixon Rd, , Glasgow | Local AuthorityGlasgow City | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 3 | FREE | Book |
DateTue 11th Feb 2025 | Course TypeCycle Trainer | Course Title & InstructorOUTFIT MORAY CT for BSI candidates (Private) Keith Stocker | LocationMoray Sports Centre Linkwood Road, Elgin | Local AuthorityMoray | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 3 | FREE | Book |
DateTue 18th Feb 2025 | Course TypeCycle Trainer | Course Title & InstructorCT - Ancrum (Private) Neil Daly | LocationAncrum Outdoor Centre 10 Ancrum Road, Dundee | Local AuthorityDundee City | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 5 | FREE | Book |
DateThu 27th Feb 2025 | Course TypeCycle Trainer | Course Title & InstructorCycle Trainer - Highland Council (Private) Neil Daly | LocationHighland Council HQ Glenurquhart Rd, Inverness | Local AuthorityHighlands | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 7 | FREE | Book |
DateMon 10th Mar 2025 | Course TypeCycle Trainer | Course Title & InstructorCycle Trainer - Oban (Private) Sam Moody | LocationFormer Little Learner's Nursey Scottish Association of Marine Science, Dunbeg | Local AuthorityArgyll & Bute | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book |
DateTue 18th Mar 2025 | Course TypeCycle Trainer | Course Title & InstructorBike for Good Cycle Trainer (Private) Neil Daly | LocationBike for Good West 65 Haugh Road, Glasgow | Local AuthorityGlasgow City | CapacityCapacity 8 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book |