Learn to rideor fix your bike
Get in the saddle
Whatever you want to learn, we’ve got a course to get you where you need to be.
We’ll teach you how to ride a bike for the first time, build your cycling skills and confidence, or learn hands-on bike maintenance.
With group, one-to-one, and family courses available – there are options for everyone! We may also be able to support individuals’ accessible requirements.
Book online or register your interest via the relevant course links below - you’ll need to create an account or log in if you already have one.
Have a question? Get in touch! Contact our team at cycle.training@tfgm.com.
Learn to ride a bike
Complete beginner
Free | beginner | one hour | small group
For you if you can’t ride a bike but fancy giving it a go.
Understand parts of a bike
Learn to ride a bike
Held in traffic-free spaces. We’ll provide a bike and helmet for you to use - or bring your own.
Women only sessions are also available.
Confidence builder
Free | intermediate | two hours | small group
For you if you can ride a bike but would like to become more confident.
Learn to check over your shoulder and signal before turning
Gain confidence to ride with other people
Held in traffic-free spaces. We’ll provide a bike and helmet for you to use - or bring your own.
Learn to ride on roads
Using quiet roads
Free | intermediate | two hours | small group
For you if you can ride on paths but want to learn the skills to ride on quiet roads with other road users.
Learn how to make short road journeys safely
Gain confidence cycling alongside traffic and other road users
Held in traffic-free spaces before moving onto quiet neighbourhood roads. We’ll provide a bike and helmet for you to use - or bring your own.
Learn to use Starling Bank Bikes
Free | intermediate | two hours | one-to-one
For you if you’d like to start riding our hire bikes and need some help using them and navigating the Beryl app.
Learn how to use the Beryl app, and lock and unlock a hire bike
Adjust the seat of the bike
Gain confidence cycling alongside traffic other road users
Held on roads where bike hire is available in Manchester. We’ll give free minutes so you can participate in the session and then practice afterwards. Bring your own helmet if you’d like to use one.
Register your interest via the button below and an instructor will get in touch to organise a date and time.
Important: Please download the Beryl app and create an account before the course.
Ride in traffic
Free | advanced | two hours | one-to-one
For you if you want to learn to ride alongside traffic on busier roads and plan a journey.
Learn how to plan a safe route for your journey and communicate with others on the road
Gain confidence cycling alongside traffic and other road users
Bring your own bike, or we can provide one if needed. Held on busier roads in a location that suits you. Register your interest via the button below and an instructor will get in touch to organise a date and time.
Learn to maintain a bike
Basic maintenance for your bike
£10 | beginner | two hours | small group
For you if you want to learn to check your bike and fix punctures.
Learn what to check and adjust before you ride
Learn how to fix punctures
We’ll provide tools and equipment for you to practice with. Bring your own bike, or we can provide one if needed.
Women only sessions also available.
Intermediate maintenance
£30 | intermediate | six hours | small group
For you if you want to learn to adjust gears, inspect cables and maintain the chain.
Learn how to service your bike
Learn how to adjust brakes and gears, inspect and replace cables, and check and maintain the chain
We’ll provide tools and equipment for you to practice with. Bring your own bike, or we can provide one if needed.
Women only sessions also available.
'On the move' bike repairs
£15 | intermediate | three hours | small group
For you if you want to learn how to deal with repairs that might be needed on a ride.
Learn what to carry on a ride in case you need to make repairs
Learn how to make repairs while out on a ride to get you home
We’ll provide tools and equipment for you to practice with. Bring your own bike, or we can provide one if needed.
Family, leader or delivery rider
Ride as a family
Free | three x two hour sessions | one-to-one
For you if you’re confident riding a bike on roads and want to lead a journey riding with your family.
Learn how to lead a journey
Learn how to ride together as a family group
Session one is for parents/caregivers to learn how to lead a journey. Session two is for the whole family to learn how to ride together as a group.
Bring your own bikes. For ages 4+ (children must be accompanied by an adult at all times).
Held in an outdoor location that suits you. Register your interest via the button below and an instructor will get in touch to organise a date and time.
Ride leader training
Free | one day | small group
For you if you if you want to lead a group bike ride.
Understand what ride leading involves
Learn how to plan and prepare for group bike rides
Bring your own bike.
Food delivery rider training
Free | two hours | one-to-one
For you if you’re a delivery rider and want to learn about safe cycling.
Learn how to share space with other road users
Understand your responsibilities as a food delivery rider
This training session is for existing delivery bike riders to meet the commitment outlined in the Greater Manchester Food Delivery Charter.
Held in an outdoor location that suits you. Register your interest via the booking button and an instructor will get in touch to organise a date and time.
Bring your own bike (or legal e-bike).
Private bespoke group sessions
Did you know that we offer bespoke cycle training and bike maintenance sessions for groups?
We can arrange private courses to suit your group’s ability or interest - from riding a bike for the first time, to building cycling skills and confidence, and learning hands-on bike maintenance.
Chat to our team about what’s possible: cycle.training@tfgm.com
Or register your interest in organising a session and we’ll be in touch to discuss.
Frequently asked questions
How can I book a group course?
Click on the ‘book’ button for the relevant group course from the list above to visit the course booking site. On the course booking site, you’ll see date and venue options listed for courses with places available to book – use the filter options at the top to further refine if needed. Once you have chosen your course, date and venue, click on the green ‘book now’ button. You’ll need to create an account or log in if you already have one to proceed with the booking. Complete required fields to book your course and we’ll send you a confirmation email with booking details.
How can I book a one-to-one course?
Click on the ‘register’ button for the relevant one-to one course from the list above. You’ll need to create an account or log in if you already have one to proceed with registering your interest. Complete required fields to register your interest in the course and we’ll send you a confirmation email. We’ll pass on your information to an instructor who will contact you to arrange a suitable date, time and location for the session.
For one-to-one and bespoke courses, when can I expect someone to contact me to arrange the session?
Once you’ve registered your interest, you should hear from someone within two working days. If you’ve not had any contact within this time, please contact us at cycle.training@tfgm.com
What if my chosen course doesn’t have any dates or venues available to book?
If your chosen course doesn’t have dates available or you have a question, please contact us at cycle.training@tfgm.com
Can I do a course more than once?
If you feel that you’d benefit from participating in an extra session for any of our courses, book online or get in touch to discuss.
What ages are the courses suitable for?
Most courses are for people aged 12+, however participants aged 12-16 must be accompanied by an adult. Our ‘Ride as a Family’ course is the exception and is suitable for ages 4+ (children must be accompanied by an adult at all times).
Where are courses run?
Courses are run at various locations across Greater Manchester. Group courses are run at specific indoor or outdoor locations which are listed on the course booking site, while one-to-one courses are run at a location that suits you and is negotiated with the instructor.
How many participants will be in my session?
‘Complete Beginner’ has a minimum number of four participants and a maximum number of eight. ‘Confidence Builder’, ‘Using Quiet Roads’, and ‘Ride Leader Training’ have a minimum number of six to seven participants a maximum number of 12-14. All bike maintenance courses have a minimum number of three participants and a maximum number of six. One-to-one courses will just be you and the instructor, or your family and the instructor if participating in a ‘Ride as a Family’ course.
What should I wear?
Please wear comfortable clothing appropriate for physical activity and the weather conditions. If you’re participating in a course where you’ll be riding a bike, keep in mind that loose clothing on your legs can get dirty from the chain or caught in it.
What should I bring?
Please bring a bottle of water with you for all courses. You may also like to bring food to eat in breaks of longer sessions. Check the course information for your specific course above or on the course booking site to see whether you need to bring your own bike and/or helmet to the session. If you’re participating in a bike maintenance session, we’ll provide tools and equipment for you to practice with.
Will courses be cancelled for bad weather or low booking numbers?
Safety is at the core of all we do, and whilst we do try to keep sessions running, if the weather forecast is extremely bad we may on occasion need to cancel. We will give as much notice as possible if we need to cancel due to weather and work with you to arrange another session.
Where there is a minimum number of participants specified for a session, if this number is not met, we may cancel. We’ll give you minimum of 48 hours’ notice if we need to cancel due to low booking number and work with you to arrange another session.
Who are bespoke courses for?
We can organise bespoke courses for any group – whether a community group, university society, or student group for example. We can arrange private courses to suit your group’s ability or interest - from riding a bike for the first time, to building cycling skills and confidence, and learning hands-on bike maintenance. We need a commitment from you for attendance to make sure we arrange the appropriate support for the session. Register your interest in organising a session and we’ll be in touch to discuss.
How many minutes will I get for the ‘Learn to use Starling Bank Bikes’ session and how long do they last?
You’ll receive 200 free minutes which will more than cover the session duration.
Any unused minutes will remain on your account for a minimum of one year, or until used, in line with the standard Terms and Conditions of use.
Where can I find terms and conditions for booking?
Terms and conditions are available for each course listed on the course booking site via a link.