Description

The Road Ride Leader Advanced** qualifies leaders to deliver guided bike rides and is for experienced road cyclists looking to develop leading skills for your club, group, business or organisation. It combines the Level 1 and Level 2 course into two days of practical and useful learning. 

The course covers group riding etiquette, route planning, advanced communication, group management on longer rides and over challenging and traffic free terrain, decision making and advanced risk management.

Our team of tutors and coaches are experts in their fields and have a wealth of knowledge and experience meaning that you will get expert tuition, coaching and guidance throughout your time with us.

What does the course include?

The course blends online learning with an assessed two-day course. You will receive:

• 30 days access to the British Cycling E-Learning platform
• British Cycling ‘Combined’ Ride Leader Qualification
• Two full days of expert classroom and on the bike tuition including a practical assessment
• Full use of the facilities at Total Fitness Wilmslow (excluding fitness classes) including pool, sauna and gym

It will take two days to complete the course, plus a half day of online learning plus the time it takes you to complete your first aid course

What will I need to bring?

You will need to bring everything that you would need for a 3 hour bike ride plus:

• A working, road safe bike
• A pen, paper or notebook
• Food, drink and snacks to fuel you for the day
• Wet weather gear in case of wet weather
• A change of clothing in case you get wet

Where is the course venue?

• • Our base for courses in Cheshire is Total Fitness Wilmslow. For full directions please click HERE. All participants on the course will receive a FREE day pass to the Total Fitness Centre at which the course is hosted at. This includes access to use of all the facilities at the centre, except classes.
  • There is ample parking at the venue and a coffee shop and cafe serving drinks and snacks all day.

How long does the course take?

• • • The course starts at 09.00 and finishes at approximately 16:30 each day.

In order for you to receive your certificate from British Cycling, you will need to take a first aid course but this will not prevent you from taking the Ride Leader course in the first place.

*Without this qualification, you may not be insured to lead rides.

**You will receive the British Cycling Combined Road Ride Leader Award.