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Cycle instructor training

To deliver cycle training, you must hold a Level 2 Award in Instructing Cycle Training. The award covers the theory and practice of teaching children and adults to cycle safely and confidently on the road.

1st4Sport is the awarding body appointed by the Bikeability Trust to manage this training for new instructors. We are proud to be a recognised delivery centre for the Level 2 Award.

Before you apply

To become an accredited cycle instructor you must be:

  • at least 16 years of age
  • affiliated to an organisation registered with the Bikeability Trust to deliver Bikeability training
  • able to confidently cycle to the National Standard on roads
  • be physically able to cycle and stand for several hours during training days
  • able to understand, speak, read and write in English.

For the practical phases, you will need to wear a helmet and have your own bicycle. If you don't have your own bicycle, there may be a spare you can borrow for the course.

Course content

On successful completion of your assessment, you will be a fully qualified cycle instructor. The course includes:

  • pre-course distance learning modules (online)
  • 3 days of theory and practical phases at a training venue in Kent
  • access to 1st4Sport’s online learning platform for written assignments and assessments
  • off-course delivery of Bikeability training with your organisation
  • a post-course assessment, usually completed within 6 to 12 months.

Cost of the training

The course is £900, which includes:

  • initial registration with 1st4Sport
  • training materials
  • mentoring and support from our training team
  • one post-course assessment within Kent*.

If unsuccessful, the cost to repeat your post-course assessment within Kent is £150.

* For post-course assessments outside of Kent, an additional charge to cover our assessors travel and time costs will need to be negotiated prior to booking the assessment.

A bursary from The Bikeability Trust is available, to subsidise the training of Instructors associated with a registered Bikeability Training Provider. This will discount your initial course fee to £600, which will be reimbursed to you as two payments of £300 as you progress through your training to full qualification.

If you are successful in the post-course assessment, the bursaries will allow you to train at no cost to you.

Apply for the course

To book your place:

We will email you full details of the course.

Email bikeability@kent.gov.uk for more information or to ask any questions around specific needs or adjustments.