Essential Cycling Skills is a practical course provided with support from Cycling Scotland (www.cycling.scot/the-nations-cycling-organisation) for anyone who wants to develop their confidence on a bicycle. This course can be tailored to your needs. There are four distinct modules, depending on your experience:

1. Absolute beginners - This session is for people who have always wanted to cycle, but never had the chance. Our instructors will help you develop balance on two wheels before introducing pedalling. The module lasts roughly one hour.
2. Introduction to on-road - This session is for anyone who enjoys cycling on paths but is nervous about going on road. Our instructors will introduce you to on-road cycling in a range of quiet locations and simple road layouts. The module lasts roughly two hours.
3. Advanced on-road - This session is for people preparing to ride on busier roads. Our instructors will cover more complex junctions, route planning, and provide tips on roadside repairs.
4. Family - This session is for families who wish to cycle together with more confidence – it is designed to provide parents/guardians with the skills and confidence to cycle together safely as a group and the whole family is encouraged to attend. The module lasts 2.5 hours and is tailored to meet the needs of the family.

For more details, and to find your nearest group, please see the website: www.cyclinghub.scot/course/ECS

You can also find information in the links below:

• Try our Essential Cycling Skills e-learning tool - https://skills.cycling.scot/
• Download Essential Cycling Skills Guide - www.cycling.scot/mediaLibrary/other/english/8681.pdf
• Download Essential Cycling Skills Guide (Arabic) - www.cycling.scot/mediaLibrary/other/english/5552.pdf
• Watch Essential Cycling Skills videos - www.cycling.scot/cyclopedia/leisure?filter=video