Cycle Training

I have not met mf that I can recall but, from what I hear about him, it does seem that the forum now has an abundance of trainers available as well as coaches such as RPM and JC.

I would recommend everyone having some training and some coaching.

JC is also a bikeability trainer.
Although as coaches we are working with athletes (yes that's you clive) and coaching the aspects of cycling as a sport which is a very different thing. Our riders generally already know how to ride well on the road, as usually it makes up a large chunk of their experience and in the case of endurance trackies, training.

Watch the pros going off through the Manchester traffic over the weekend on training rides, some have never even been to this country before yet off they go, confident enough in their awareness and handling skills not to fear Britains killer drivers!

Personally, I think many riders who commute regularly would benefit from training, and in the case of new riders it's essential. My opinion is that repeat offenders (and let's face it, we all see horrendous riding every day) should be made to take compulsory training.They do it with speeding drivers, why not dangerous cyclists? I would also say that funding (from TFL and others) should be made available so that people can undertake these courses for free.