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@ Velo Libre; good to know you found it worthwhile. In the coming days and weeks I think you'll find yourself applying what you've learned more and more and, also, noticing more how other cyclists ride, their positioning in particular. The smug glow will keep you warm all winter :)
It's interesting that he helped you find quieter routes. Not sure what the consensus on this is amongst trainers and organisations? I know some people will never, ever be persuaded to ride Euston rd or Lower Thames st and there is no point trying to force them to but my view is that all roads in London are rideable and rideable safely with the right approach and some experience; that anyone should be able to ride the quickest route when they need to regardless of what 'type' of road it is. I can see that riding quieter roads might be more pleasant at times but is there a risk in that that you reinforce the notion that cyclists and cars can't mix safely? What does everyone think?
@ David; it would be churlish of me to resent a scheme that should lead to more people participating in something I am so enthusiastic about. And thankyou for the compliments. It was me, by the way, that yelled David! at you on Green Lanes the other night just as it was starting to rain.
The £300 bursary seems to be pretty automatic; I had mine confirmed the day after I applied. You only receive it after you have successfully completed the course and admittedly I am still waiting for the cheque but if you can find the money up front it does make the course remarkable value for money.