'Individual Cycle Training - What's Involved

The Training

Most sessions are 1-2-1. Everyone starts at the beginning, usually off road, regardless of experience. The national training standards require us to ensure you are safe at one level before going on to the next. It ensures everyone is trained the same way. The speed you progress through the various levels varies according to your existing skills, how quick you learn and, confidence. We train you at your speed and rate comfortable to you. There is no pass or fail – it is not like a driving test. See the summary of national standards page. The training builds confidence in your skills.

After each session the instructor discusses how you have progressed and what you should practice. Additional sessions are then arranged with the instructor. There is usually no more than a week between sessions to give you time to practice the skills but don’t forget what you have learnt. Subsequent sessions progress your skills. The training is layered so that what you learn at one level forms the basis of the next. You can stop at any stage without obligation and come back for extra training whenever you wish.

The Bike

You use your own or we can lend you one of ours. Your bike needs to be in good condition – see the cycle maintenance sheet. Let us know if you want to borrow one of our bikes.

Your Clothes

Wear what you feel comfortable and safe in – there is no uniform. Whether you wear a helmet is up to you. We do not require you to wear one.

Last of all – enjoy it. We are involved in the training because we enjoy it. We want you to enjoy cycling as well.