About Us
RideWise is a charity that is dedicated to education and support for the environmental benefits of green forms of transport, helps thousands of people each year to gain travel independence, reduce reliance on fossil fuel vehicles and helps to break the barriers of isolation, inactivity, mental health and transport poverty by supporting people through active travel. At RideWise, we believe that affordable, accessible and green forms transport should never be a barrier – through a range of support, walking and cycling can transform lives and communities.
About Us
RideWise is a charity that is dedicated to education and support for the environmental benefits of green forms of transport, helps thousands of people each year to gain travel independence, reduce reliance on fossil fuel vehicles and helps to break the barriers of isolation, inactivity, mental health and transport poverty by supporting people through active travel. At RideWise, we believe that affordable, accessible and green forms transport should never be a barrier – through a range of support, walking and cycling can transform lives and communities.
Learn with us and
become a qualified Cycle Instructor
Are you interested in becoming a cycling instructor?
The role offers good hourly rates of pay, flexible working, and fantastic job satisfaction!
Nationally qualified cycling instructors can work anywhere in the UK, helping people learn how to safely and confidently ride a bike. ​​
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Cycling instructor training:
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It’s a three-day, face-to-face course, from approximately 8.30am – 4pm, and will involve both practical and theoretical work.
There are usually six places available on each course and they can be booked as an individual or as a block workplace booking.
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​About the course:
The Level 2 Award in Instructing Cycle Training (L2AICT) is Ofqual Level 2 accredited and involves the following:
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some pre-course reading (e.g. The Cycle Training Delivery Guide, the Ride Guide produced by The Bikeability Trust)
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attendance at the three-day face-to-face training course
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completion of some online assessments (to be completed during the course)
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completion of some written assessments, e.g. preparing session plans and risk assessments (during the course)
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delivery of some practical Bikeability sessions (to be witnessed and assessed during the course with the course participants as your trainees)
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final practical assessment delivering Bikeability (post-course assessment
Once you've attended the course and passed the assessments, up to but not including your post-course assessment, you'll become a provisional instructor and can start delivering cycle training alongside qualified instructors.
After you've passed the post-course assessment, you'll become a fully accredited cycling instructor (passing the final assessment is essential to get the full qualification).
The full cost of the course is £800.  However, we sometimes have access to Bikeability Trust bursary grants which either enable us to offer the course for free, or at a significantly reduced rate, payable in advance of the course start date. This is subject to availability, and we'll confirm that when you enquire with us.
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Working as a cycling instructor is a wonderful way to be self-employed - and is extremely rewarding.  There’s a huge variety of work on offer, from one-to-one sessions with adults & children, through to school group training, fun day activities, refresher training... and lots more!
If you're interested in becoming a cycling instructor, then please drop us a line at customerservices@ridewise.org.uk
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