Cycle Training UK

Cycle Training UK is an organisation of professional cycling instructors providing cycling training to residents of Ealing, Haringey, Kensington & Chelsea and Lambeth. The programme offers instruction to all ages, including school and youth groups, and also offers maintenance classes and consultation for employers and organisations. Workplace schemes cater to new cyclists as well as to those who already cycle to work, but wish to improve their safety, confidence and maintenance skills.

Cycle Training UK’s key principles include inclusiveness and sustainability, emphasising that cycling is for all ages and levels of ability and encouraging parents to take part in their childrens’ training. Cycle Training UK also recognises cycling’s role in progressing towards a more sustainable society.

Barriers identified include: perceptions that cycling in a city is dangerous; lack of confidence in cycling ability; lack of bicycle repair and maintenance skills.