Cycle Training

First Aid requirements

To be insured to coach, lead or instruct using British Cycling’s Insurance for Coaches, Leaders and Instructors you must also hold a valid emergency first aid certificate.

Published on: 08/02/2018

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Volunteers: In Focus - January 2021

We are making 2021 the Year of the Volunteer and shining a light on the brilliant work volunteers do for all forms of cycling across the home nations

Published on: 25/01/2021

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Good practice for Virtual Coaching Sessions

Following on from recommendations and in line with current Government advice, coaches are doing some great work in coaching riders remotely. As with many things across the sporting world, activity that can take place is doing so online, and British Cycling has issued a toolkit to clubs to help support virtual coaching.

Published on: 05/05/2020

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Ride Leadership Award Combined

This course combines Levels 1 and 2 of the Ride Leadership Awards, and is run over consecutive days to allow experienced road riders the chance to qualify in a single weekend.

Published on: 09/08/2017

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Vicky Loftus: Why I teach cycling

Vicky Loftus is a National Standard Instructor whose love of cycling and commitment to development has made a huge difference in her community

Published on: 13/12/2016

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Department for Transport announces £5 million funding for Bikeability Plus scheme

£5 million school bike training programme to create safe and confident young riders

Published on: 10/03/2016

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British Cycling welcomes funding for Bikeability cycle training in schools

Department for Transport announce plans to spend £50m over the next four years to support the programme.

Published on: 21/12/2015

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Kirkroyds pre-school pupils end the term on two wheels

The pupils at Kirkroyds Pre-School started their summer holidays with some newly developed cycling skills, after completing a fun eight week course with Cycle Training Instructor and Coach, Mark Wilcox.

Published on: 13/08/2015

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