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Stirling Cycle Training provides cycle training for adults and children in the Stirling, Clackmannan and Falkirk areas.

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The cycle proficiency test is now called 'National Standards in Cycle Training' or 'Bikability Scotland' and is a comprehensive 3 level training scheme developed by the Cycling UK (CTC), Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), Cycling Scotland, Cycling England, local authorities and independent cycling experts.

Stirling Cycle Training provide a range of training courses which all meet the National Standards in Cycle Training level 1-3 programme.

Whether you have never ridden before or are a regular road cyclist we aim to help you improve your skills on your bike.

Our instructors have Disclosure Scotland PVG (Police) checks and first aid qualifications.

Recommended reading for the training is:

Cyclecraft by John Franklin

In addition to our practical training we have a theory module.

Essential skills for cycling & driving

We are able to offer the one-hour theory PowerPoint presentation using slides & videos to look at good practice cycling and good practice driving around vulnerable road users that is often used as part of the CPD offered to Professional Drivers (lorry, bus, and driving instructors) and also to cycle instructors and cycle ride leaders. We have had excellent feedback from driving instructors who have attended the training and some have said they have learnt from it and have changed their lesson plan.

It is also suitable for those returning to cycling or starting to ride on road. It has been used in schools as a young driver cycle awareness programme for S5 & S6 students and also to children in P6-S1 at the end of their level 2 practical Bikeability training as a look forward to level 3 training and managing busier roads.

I am one of Cycling Scotland's freelance tutors and I deliver cycle ride leader courses, cycle trainer courses and professional driver (bus, truck and driving instructor) Cycle Awareness Training CPD. I helped deliver cycle awareness training to all Stirling Council employees with HGV or PSV licences a few years ago.

I would be delighted to deliver this for you, via a zoom meeting.

Email me for a zoom meeting invitation. Tell me when is a good time for you in the email: stirlingcycletraining@gmail.com

At the moment this is free of charge but if you find it useful and you are feeling generous local cycling charity Recyke a bike have a fundraiser on at the moment:-

https://chuffed.org/project/project-help-recyke-a-bike-ride-it-out

Recommended reading for family cycling is:

The CTC guide to family cycling

Our latest reviews on FreeIndex

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Andrew is amazing! He has taken my son who was an 8 year old non cycler who is easily distracted to a confident cycler in 5 one hour...read more

Andrew is amazing! He has taken my son who was an 8 year old non cycler who is easily distracted to a confident cycler in 5 one hour lessons. In the new season we will be covering more complex options.

Mr Colin Campbell - 16 Oct 2022

My 6 year old has recently learned how to ride a bike by Andrew. She has never used a balance bike nor a 2 wheel scooter so learning...read more

My 6 year old has recently learned how to ride a bike by Andrew. She has never used a balance bike nor a 2 wheel scooter so learning balance was new to her on wheels. Andrew was amazing, the way he interacted with my little girl and praised her built her confidence and she was cycling within 40 minutes. I would recommend Andrew to anyone who wants their little ones to learn. Andrew was extremely prompt in responding to my emails. She is loving being able to cycle and sings whilst doing so. Keep doing what your doing Andrew, you have saved me from getting a sore back .

Lynne Ferguson - 27 Aug 2022

Andrew was amazing with my 5 year who could barely use a balance bike and in just two lessons he can now cycle independently. Would...read more

Andrew was amazing with my 5 year who could barely use a balance bike and in just two lessons he can now cycle independently. Would recommend 100%.

Greg Harris - 29 Jul 2022

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I feel I really benefited from the teaching session - am now much more savvy re my bike/cycle gear checks. I appreciated help with getting...read more

I feel I really benefited from the teaching session - am now much more savvy re my bike/cycle gear checks. I appreciated help with getting my new bike up and running. I feel that Andrew pitched it well - clear, to the point and understandable. The road safety film reminded me that I do have a good base knowledge but I also learned a few new thing - keep boring all my family with my new found knowledge. I would advise any cyclist to go through this training!

Margaret Strang - 25 Jun 2020

Andrew provided me with an excellent presentation on the theory side of cycling safely on the roads. He was able to highlight clearly the...read more

Andrew provided me with an excellent presentation on the theory side of cycling safely on the roads. He was able to highlight clearly the hazards that cyclists face and had good visual examples to demonstrate this. As a frequent driver wanting to get back into cycling, I learned more on the potential issues that cyclists and drivers face when on the road together and how to reduce risk with these issues.

Company response : Thanks Craig - Good to know that Zoom worked well for both of us during the presentation.

Craig Ritchie - 19 May 2020

I started the week with a novice 8 year old cyclist and ended it with a confident and enthusiastic cyclist and one who seems more aware of...read more

I started the week with a novice 8 year old cyclist and ended it with a confident and enthusiastic cyclist and one who seems more aware of cycling safety issues. He thoroughly enjoyed the course and Andrews teaching and it was great value for money.

Joanne Wilson - 8 Sep 2019