Adult Cycle Training

Bikeability session for adults, organised by Cycling Scotland.

Adult Cycle Training is a series of practical cycling courses for adults to build their confidence on a bicycle.

Are you looking for adult cycle training? We have the cycle training course for you! From learning to ride to refreshing your on-road cycling skills, there’s an Adult Cycle Training session for everyone.

Cycling Scotland-approved trainers deliver adult cycle training sessions across Scotland. This includes training for complete beginners, confidence-building sessions, training for families, and cargo bike riders.

Use the links below to learn more about each session, book a course, or find your local trainer.

Everyone deserves the chance to learn to ride a bike, no matter their age. This session is for adults who have always wanted to cycle but have never had the chance or returning riders who haven’t ridden for a while.

Trainers will support riders develop balance on two wheels before introducing pedalling.

Duration: 1-1.5hours

Cost: Absolute beginners' sessions are usually free but please enquire at the time of booking.

What do I need? Clothes suitable for the weather conditions and a bike in working order. Some trainers may be able to provide access to a bike during the course. Please enquire at the time of booking.

How do I book an Absolute beginners' session? Use our interactive map to find a trainer in your area and contact them for details of upcoming training.

Can’t find a trainer near you? Please email Cycling Scotland training@cycling.scot for more information.

Ready to leave cycle paths behind and take on the open road? This session is for adults who want to build their cycling confidence on-road.

Trainers will introduce riders to on-road cycle training in a range of quiet locations using roads, shared-use paths and designated cycle lanes. The session will gradually build your confidence in cycling on the road and in traffic.

Duration: 2-2.5 hours

Cost: Introduction to on-road cycling courses are usually free but please enquire at the time of booking.

What do I need? Clothes suitable for the weather conditions and a bike in working order. Some trainers may be able to provide access to a bike during the course. Please enquire at the time of booking.

How do I book an Introduction to on-road cycling course? Use our interactive map to find a trainer in your area and contact them for details of upcoming training.

Can’t find a trainer near you? Please email Cycling Scotland training@cycling.scot for more information.

This session is for adults who are getting ready to ride on busier roads and junctions. Covering more complex routes and route planning, the trainer can also provide tips on roadside repairs, so you are better prepared for unexpected issues. 

Duration: 2-2.5 hours

Cost: Advanced on-road cycling courses are usually free but please enquire at the time of booking.

What do I need? Clothes suitable for the weather conditions and a bike in working order. Some trainers may be able to provide access to a bike during the course. Please enquire at the time of booking.

How do I book an Advanced on-road cycling session? Use our interactive map to find a trainer in your area and contact them for details of upcoming training.

Can’t find a trainer near you? Please email Cycling Scotland training@cycling.scot for more information.

Designed to help families cycle together with more confidence, this session is aimed at parents/guardians cycling with their children. The focus of the training is to equip the whole family with the skills and confidence to cycle together safely as a group.

The whole family is encouraged to attend the training.

Duration: 2.5 hours

Cost: Family Cycle Training courses are usually free but please enquire at the time of booking.

What do I need? All participants will require clothes suitable for the weather conditions and a bike in working order. Some trainers may be able to provide access to bikes during the course. Please enquire at the time of booking.

How do I book Family Cycle Training? Use our interactive map to find a trainer in your area and contact them for details of upcoming training.

Can’t find a trainer near you? Please email Cycling Scotland training@cycling.scot for more information.

The Cargo Bike Training session is aimed at people who want to cycle competently and confidently for work or for personal use on a cargo bike.

The course focuses on the unique riding characteristics of the cargo bike and will focus on key cycling activities both in traffic-free and on-road environments. 

Duration: 2-2.5 hours

Cost: Cargo Bike Training courses are usually free but please enquire at the time of booking.

What do I need? All participants will require clothes suitable for the weather conditions and a cargo bike in working order. Some trainers may be able to provide access to cargo bikes during the course. Please enquire at the time of booking.

How do I book a Cargo Bike Training session? Use our interactive map to find a trainer in your area and contact them for details of upcoming training.

Can’t find a trainer near you? Please email Cycling Scotland training@cycling.scot for more information.

If you are interested in taking part in an Adult Cycle Training course, please use our interactive map to find a trainer in your area.

Trainers will be able to let you know when they are planning to deliver Adult Cycle Training training in your area. They will also provide booking information and answer any specific questions you might have.

Can’t find a trainer near you? Please email Cycling Scotland training@cycling.scot for more information.

For more information about Adult Cycle Training, please email Cycling Scotland training@cycling.scot.