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Give even better cycling lessons thanks to train-the-trainer
Why this training?
De Fietsschool's Train-the-Trainer started twelve years ago in Leuven and has grown into the reference in Flanders. Since then, almost 400 people have followed our training. We organise the training locally, just before the start of new cycling courses. That way, we prepare trainers optimally - whether they are volunteers, teachers, buddies or municipal employees.
The session in a nutshell
To upskill or prepare instructors and volunteers for their first cycling lesson, De Fietsschool offers an interactive train-the-trainer session. That session consists of three parts and zooms in on general Cycling Skills, the Highway Code and cycling in traffic. The session goes through these three components in one day.
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Component 1: Learning to ride a bicycle for adults
Learning to cycle takes practice, even for adults. In this section, we focus on the motor skills participants need to master, and how this translates into the approach and set-up of your cycling lessons. We will also explain how you ensure variation in cycling exercises, tailored to your target group.
Section 2: The road code for cyclists
Traffic rules in Flanders are complex. Especially for people who do not yet have a good command of the Dutch language, the highway code is a legislative maze. That is why we teach you how to explain traffic rules and road signs in an accessible way to less-speaking participants.
Component 3: Cycling in traffic
To really learn how to cycle, it is essential that participants also practise in traffic. Among other road users, that is. Those crowds sometimes pose a barrier. In this section, we think together about ways to encourage participants and alleviate stress in traffic.
For whom.
For anyone who wants to help in a cycling school. Our participants are often volunteers, buddies, staff from asylum centres, schools or municipalities. 65% have no previous experience teaching cycling, and that's totally okay.
What did participants think of our train-the-trainer course?
Based on 79 evaluations:
- 100% would recommend the course
- NPS score of 58: one of the highest satisfaction scores within our offering
- 95% say "I am eager to get started!"
* based on post-training satisfaction survey.
Organise a Train-the-trainer cycling tutor in your municipality or organisation.
Interested?
Let us know! We organise this training on demand, at your location and tailored to your target group. Ready to take your cycling classes to the next level? Then request your train-the-trainer session. Together, we will make every cycling lesson a success!
