Road Ride Leader Course
The Ride Leader Course is for anyone who wants to lead groups of riders out on the road. Whether you’re a club rider ready to take on Sunday morning rides, a school teacher, or a youth worker, this course builds the skills and confidence to lead safely on roads and cycle paths up to 50 miles.
You’ll cover ride preparation, group management, risk management, route planning, and good practice guidelines, all taught by our team of experienced tutors and coaches at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester.
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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 day in south Manchester.  The course includes:
- Access to our E-Learning platform with 4 hours of directed learning
- One day of expert classroom and on the bike tuition including a practical assessment
Altogether, you’re looking at one assessed day, half a day of online learning, plus whatever time it takes to complete your first aid course beforehand.
What do I need to to register? Â
- You will need to be at least 16 years old
- You must be a confident and competent recreational road rider
- You will need a valid and current Emergency First aid at work certificate, or equivalent Â
Would You Like us to Run a Course for Your Club? 
Running this for your club
We’ve spent years working with sports clubs across cycling, rugby league, handball, netball and beyond, so we know what clubs actually need. If you’d like us to run a Ride Leader course for your club, get in touch. We offer bulk discounts and ongoing club development advice alongside the course itself.
There are a whole host of things we can offer you in addition to the course itself including bulk discounts and club development advice.
