Consulting
My experience has ensured that I have been integral to the development of a number of innovative cycling projects and businesses. I have extensive experience of developing policy and training and i’ve brought this to the fore in working with Pedal Me to develop the first professional cargo cycle training course to have been externally assured - by City and Guilds. As former Head of Training and Development at Pedal Me, I have a deep and wide understanding of how cargo bikes can be utilized and trained.
I’ve also worked in consolidating the pre-existing Camden Community Cycling Project into an established and deeply valued part of the local community.
If you’re interested in discussing how best your project may need to develop, be it implementing cargo bikes for your business, maintenance, cycling or using trailers, then drop me a message via the contact page.
I am an experienced mechanic, and manage London Borough of Hackney’s Dr Bike provision. I also continue to deliver 'Dr Bike' sessions myself alongside other mechanics for Cycle Confident, London Borough of Islington and Bikeworks. I have also delivered 'Bikeability Plus' maintenance sessions for children participating in school based cycle training, and community outreach maintenance training for London Borough of Islington.
Alongside my City and Guilds qualification which has equipped me with the skills to work on most common modern bicycles, I am experienced in more esoteric mechanic skills such as servicing Sturmey Archer hub gears, Brompton folding bicycles and Moulton's.
If you are interested in employing my skills and experience, either for a call out job, maintenance or restoration, or a 'Dr Bike' session, please contact me.
Mechanic services
cycle instructor
I am available as a freelance hire across a wide range of instructor roles, both as a lead and a co-instructor and session manager. I previously ran the Camden Community Cycling Project, managing a team of instructors to deliver twice weekly group cycling sessions.
I am also an Instructor trainer, delivering CPD and RPL work, along with training new instructors. I have specific expertise in cargo bikes and syllabus construction.
I have also organised and run group sessions including 'all-ability' (with Pedal Power and Bikeworks) and balance bike training, coordinated the successful delivery of one-to-one adult cycle skills training, led group rides, and work in schools across London for Cycle Confident, London Borough of Islington and Bikeworks delivering training to pupils. (Most children will be offered cycle training at school in year 5 or 6, if not, ask your child's school why not).
If you are keen to hire me or just to know more about my skills and experience, get in touch via the contact page.
Cycle Skills
If you live in London, you are entitled to free Cycle Skills training where you live, work or study. I deliver free sessions for London Borough of Islington, Cycle Confident predominantly in Hackney and Westminster, but also sometimes further afield in Southwark and Lambeth.
To apply for free cycle training, visit the Transport for London website to sign up.If you would like to hire me for a paid private session, please fill in the form on the Contact page. Sessions are either £25 for 1 hour, or £40 for a 2 hour session.Cycle Skills sessions are tailored to your needs and ability, and follow the 'National Standard for Cycling' syllabus from basic handling, through introducing you to cycling on the road, through to advanced situations on busier roads.