Learn to rideor fix your bike
Get in the saddle
Cheaper than the car, faster than your feet: we’ve opened up cycling courses to more people living or working in Greater Manchester.
Learn for the first time. Build your confidence. Drive safely around cyclists. Whatever you’re looking to learn, we’ve got a course to fit.
Pocket-friendly
All our sessions are either free or subsidised.
Experts only
You’ll always be trained by a qualified instructor.
The right environment
Learn one-to-one, or in small groups with other people at the same level.
Going up
Move from course to course as you build your skills.
For all of us
The sessions are for anyone living or working in Greater Manchester over 16 (or 12 with an adult).
Learn your way
Bring your bike (or borrow one of ours, including adaptive cycles), and wear whatever’s comfortable.
Ride for the first time
Free | one hour | small group
Can’t ride a bike? That’s all about to change.
Understand what’s what on your bike
Mount, pedal and brake
Steer your bike properly
Ride with confidence
Free | two hours | small group
No more wobbles. If you can ride a bike a bit but you’d like to be better, this course is for you.
Control your bike better (especially in public places)
Signal before you turn
Check over your shoulder to see what’s around you
Ride with other people
Ride on quiet roads
Free | two hours | small group
Upgrade from park rides to proper journeys.
Make short road journeys safely
Feel more confident cycling among cars and traffic
Ride in traffic
Free | two hours, up to three session | one-to-one
Regularly using your bike to get from A to B? Then you’ll need to feel confident on busier streets. You decide where to meet – our instructor will see you there.
Plan a route
Take the safest positions in traffic
Communicate with others on the road (and anticipate their next move)
If you don't have a bike handy, you can use one of our Starling Bank Bikes. We'll even cover the cost of your ride.
Ride as a family
Free | two hours, up to three sessions | one-to-one
Train up your own little peloton. First, our instructor will run a session with you to learn the principles. Then in the next sessions, it’s time to bring the kids in, too.
Lead a journey
Show your family the right way to ride together
If you’re the grown-up in the group and don’t already feel confident on the roads, you should start with our confidence course.
Basic maintenance for your bike
£10 | two hours | small group
Time to get hands-on. This course covers the basics of looking after your wheels and keeping everything in check.
Adjust the handlebars, brakes and gears
Mend punctures
Know what to check before you ride
Women-only sessions are also available.
'On the move' bike repairs
£15 | three hours | small group
This course is for you if you have a basic knowledge of bike maintenance, but want to feel more confident dealing with repairs that might be needed on a ride.
Find out what to carry on a ride
Make repairs that will get you home
Intermediate maintenance for your bike
£30 | six hours | small group
If you already know how to maintain your bike but want to keep it in tip-top condition (and save money on repairs), this one’s for you.
Adjust your brakes and gears
Inspect and replace cables
Check and maintain your chain
Run a routine service
Women-only sessions are also available.
Drive a large vehicle safely alongside bikes
£25 | six hours | small group
Driving an HGV, PCV or other large vehicles is safer when you see the streets from a cyclist’s point of view. So here’s a course specifically for professional drivers. We’ll have you in a classroom and even on a bike to:
stay aware of the risks on the roads for more vulnerable road users
assess dangerous situations and avoid accidents
use your mirrors to tackle those blind spots
learn the Highway Code’s rules on bikes
Some extra details on the course
It can contribute to your Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
It’s accredited by the Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training (JAUPT)
It’s also accredited by the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS)
Get in touch with our team
If you have any questions about our courses, or would like a course set up for your community group, then send an email to cycle.training@tfgm.com.