Course Scheme

Road Courses

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Bikeability training for National Standard Instructors, Leader Awards for health and inclusive rides and Bike Tour Guide qualifications.
Road Courses; Leader and Instructor Qualifications

As the national cycling charity, CTC has more experience and expertise under its belt than any other UK organisation in training and qualifying Instructors and Leaders.

CTC were fundamental in the initiation, design and implementation of National Standards which have become Bikeability, working with the Department for Transport.  As an Independent Training Organisation, CTC now provides Instructor training and qualification across the UK.

The Bike Tour Leader qualification is designed for guides leading bike tours across the UK and world.

CTC's Ride Leader and Ride Supporter courses enable you to set up and lead health cycle and road rides as well as ranger bike events.

Continued professional development (CPD) courses including First Aid for cyclists, maintenance qualifications and refresher courses are available across the UK for qualified instructors.

Courses are open, bespoke or on demand.

Supporting courses

National Standard instructor
This 4 day course accredits you to deliver Bikeability - National Standard cycle training - across all levels and ages. It's the gold standard amongst cycling courses and is highly recommended by CTC.
National Standard Assistant Instructor
The national qualification that allows you to work as an Assistant Instructor on Bikeability schemes at Level 1 and Level 2. An ideal course for parents and teachers, who want to support cycle training in schools.
Professional development for instructors
CTC offers a range of professional development (CPD) courses for accredited National Standard instructors.
Ride Manager
The Ride Manager Award enables you to guide and run great bike sessions and rides for a variety of participants.
This course introduces you to the benefits of cycling; teaching you the basics of safe riding and supporting led rides.
Ideal for teenagers (14 -18 years), this course teaches you to help ride leaders guide group rides, but also develops team working skills, confidence and independence.
disability cycling
A one day course designed to give you the skills to work with people with varying disabilites and ages. This course is aimed at National Standard instructors both experienced and those just learning.
Bike Tour Leader - for guiding groups where ever you are in the world
Tour Guide qualification for those providing cycling tours and holidays in the UK, Europe and around the world.

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  • Patron: Her Majesty The Queen
  • President: Jon Snow
  • Chief Executive: Gordon Seabright
  • Cyclists' Touring Club (CTC): A company limited by guarantee, registered in England no.25185. Registered as a charity in England and Wales No 1147607 and in Scotland No SC042541
  • CTC Charitable Trust: A company limited by guarantee, registered in England no.5125969. Registered as a charity in England and Wales No 1104324 and Scotland No SC038626

 

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