Professional Development

Career-enhancing courses for activity leaders and industry professionals

Where

When

Various dates available

Price

From £75

About our courses

From ride leader training, to managing groups, our courses teach the skills to lead cycling activities or advance your career in the cycle industry.

Our friendly tutors provide expert tuition in an engaging and accessible way. Whether you want to learn something new or refresh your knowledge, you’ll leave with the tools you need to succeed.

What we teach

As a registered 1st4Sport Recognised Delivery Centre we are authorised to cover topics such as:

Ride Leader Training
Managing Behaviours

Most of our courses involve a mixture of classroom-based theory, and practical sessions.

Pricing structure

Half day courses

£75 per person or £400 for 6 people.

Full day courses

£130 per person or £720 for 6 people.

Book a course

Please contact us for bookings and enquiries.

Further information

Who can do this training?

Anyone who cycles or leads cycling activities as part of their job. National Standard Cycle Instructors must take part in 7.5 hours Continued Professional Development (CPD) per year. Our courses are also open to instructors who didn’t do their training with us.

To take this course, you must be at least 16 years old.

More info and FAQs

More questions? Check below for more information.

Where is it taught?

The course is taught in Bristol. We can travel to some locations, depending on how far you are from Bristol, we require a minimum of three learners. Contact us to find out more.

Cancellations and refunds

To find out about our cancellation and refund policies, read our full terms and conditions.

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Cytech courses

The internationally recognised training and accreditation scheme for bicycle technicians

About Cytech

Cytech delivers training and promotion of technical skills to the cycle trade and enthusiasts worldwide. Developed for the cycle industry over 30 years ago by the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT), Cytech courses have empowered technicians to keep pace with rapid technological advances and evolving customer needs.

The Cytech journey is a comprehensive range of technical courses designed to take even the most inexperienced mechanic and mold them into a master professional cycle technician.

Having built our reputation delivering quality bicycle mechanics training for almost a decade, our courses combine expert tuition from experienced trainers with great facilities and a supportive learning environment. Browse our courses below.

Technical one - practical

Technical one is a practical course that will see candidates able to work safely and efficiently in the workshop environment. Technicians qualified to this level can build new bikes to a high standard.

There are two parts to Cytech Technical one. Both need to be completed to receive the full Technical one qualification:

Cytech Theory one
Cytech Technical one practical

Learn more about Technical one.

Course length: Two days (practical only)

Price: £450

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Cytech tutor showing a student how to adjust break cables on a bike.

Technical two

Technical two is the industry standard for professional cycle technicians worldwide. Technicians qualified to this level can build, service and repair most types of bicycle and have a firm understanding of the basic engineering principles under which all bicycle components work. Learn more about Technical two.

Course length: Eight days

Price: £1,500

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Cytech tutor showing a student how to build a bike wheel.

Home Mechanic

The Cytech Home Mechanic course is designed to give the enthusiast a good level of mechanical ability covering a comprehensive range of cycle maintenance areas.

This course will give you the confidence to carry out repairs and servicing whilst also learning when a task should be carried out by a more experienced technician. Learn more about Home Mechanic.

Course length: Two days

Price: £299

Book Home Mechanic

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Theory one

Theory one is your first step toward becoming a fully qualified cycle technician. Suitable for all cycle trade employees, Theory one consists of an interactive online distance learning course, providing a strong foundation for candidates to build their career.

The course can be completed in your own time, at home or at work on a laptop, desktop, tablet or smartphone. You have two months to complete the course. Learn more about Theory one.

Course length: Between three - nine hours

Price: £150

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Technical three

Coming soon! Technical three represents the pinnacle of technical proficiency. This level can be attained only by experienced cycle technicians with a full understanding of the advanced engineering behind high-end, performance cycles.

Technical three is taught on a modular basis. Technicians who are qualified to this level can install and calibrate top-level electronic groupsets, service complex suspension systems and hydraulic brakes; and build high-performance, lightweight and robust wheelsets which are specific to purpose. Learn more about Technical three.