Road Leadership Courses
At our premises in Driffield we deliver the British Cycling ride leadership courses both Level 1 and Level 2. These courses are for those looking to guide groups on the road whether that is as a volunteer or commercially. Our course tutors are experienced guides and leaders who have led and guided in the UK and abroad.
We can also deliver a bespoke course for your organisation to be delivered anywhere in the UK just contact us.

Level 1
The Ride Leadership Award Level 1 course trains up confident and competent recreational cyclists to lead groups on the road in a safe and enjoyable manner, set mainly in urban environments.
The course blends online learning with an assessed one-day course. This qualifies learners to deliver guided bike rides for groups of beginner and intermediate level adults and accompanied children on roads and cycle paths, up to a maximum distance of 50 miles.
What the course will cover
- Introduction to ride leadership
- Preparing to lead a ride
- Delivering rides
- Reviewing rides
- Managing risks and emergencies

Level 2
The Ride Leadership Award Level 2 course trains up qualified Ride Leaders to lead rides in more remote environments and over longer and more challenging terrain.
The assessed one-day course qualifies learners to deliver guided bike rides on roads for groups of intermediate and advanced level adults.
What the course will cover
- Challenge ride preparation
- Group riding etiquette
- Advanced communication
- Group management across longer distances and more challenging terrain
- Decision making
- Route planning considerations
- Managing risks and emergencies in remote environments

Combined Course
This is the Ride Leadership levels 1 and 2 done delivered in a two day course based at Driffield.