Why become a cycling instructor?

Everyone loves to cycle, but many barriers exist that prevent people doing it regularly. This is where a qualified cycling instructor can make a real difference. From teaching groups of school children to enhancing skills and confidence amongst adult cyclists the role of a qualified cycling instructor is key to developing cycling locally and nationally.

Course objectives

Developed in partnership with The Bikeability Trust, the 1st4sport Level 2 Award in Instructing Cycle Training is designed to prepare learners for employment as cycling instructor specifically delivering the National Standard for Cycle Training. The course sits within a progressive suite of cycle training qualifications and is relevant for learners who aspire to become cycling instructors in England.

With this qualification you will be able to deliver not only Bikeability training in schools but also a wide range of other cycle training services. This is an Ofqual regulated course that can lead to further qualifications as your career progresses.

Click here to view the course structure in more detail, and here to learn why you should choose Cycle Confident as your training provider.

Course pre-requisites

* You must be at least 18 years of age and be accurately identified as such
* You must be a regular on-road cyclist and be able to cycle competently, confidently and consistently to Roles 1-4 of the National Standard for Cycle Training
* You must have access to suitable clothing for all weathers, a roadworthy bike and bike lock for each day of the course
* Experience of teaching or coaching young people and adults is beneficial but not essential
* You will need access to a laptop or tablet device during the course – if you need support with sourcing a device please get in touch
* You will need to be able to communicate effectively in English (this includes listening, speaking, reading and writing)

If you have any questions, please get in touch.

Bespoke Group Instructor Training

If you're a Bikeability provider, Local Authority or Grant Recipient and want to arrange a group course for your instructors at your own location, please get in touch with our RDC team. We can run courses anywhere in the UK provided there is access to a suitable indoor venue, local open spaces and roads suitable for creating a realistic and progressive training environment.

Course fees

* Prices shown include the cost of one Post Course Assessment (further fees will be charged for additional PCAs if required to confirm qualification)
* Prices shown are inclusive of VAT
* For bespoke group courses, travel and subsistence will be charged at cost with supporting documentation

Alternative course dates and locations

If none of the below course dates or locations work for you, or if there are currently no courses listed, we would be highly grateful if you could fill out this form, expressing interest in dates and locations which work best for you. We can then use this feedback when planning our future courses.

Restarting Instructor Training

Following the launch of the Level 2 Award in Instructing Cycle Training in August 2019 1st4sport and the Bikeability Trust are currently reviewing the 1st year of delivery of the new qualification taking onboard feedback from RDC's, tutors and learners. Be Confident Group is happy to be part of recommending changes and giving feedback we have received from our learners and tutors. These changes will take effect from the end of Sept 2020 and therefore Be Confident Group RDC is offering training dates after 1st Oct 2020 to ensure any changes are incorporated and new learners receive the most up to date course information and assessments. Please see below available dates.