Cycle Systems Academy

"Super chaps!"
Boris Johnson, Mayor of London on his visit to our launch.

"The best thing about the course was the tutor's expert level of knowledge. We didn't need all he told us to pass the assessments, but the extra information he gave us makes me much more confident in my knowledge of cycle mechancis and mecahnical developments in cycling."

Tomas Jenkins - www.greenparkbikestation.com

"A solid fundation that just makes me want to know more and more!"

James Osborne

"Really practical and friendly - good facilities and tutors and plenty of challenge for all participants."

David Hibbs - www.bluedoorbicycles.co.uk

"This was a great course with a great instructor and a good range of bikes to work on."

Chris Jones - The Beckenham Bike Man

"I found it very informative. Very useful meeting evryone here and seeing the training in another environment. I would happily recommend anyone from novice to an advanced mechanic."

Jules Tandacharry - responsible for in house training to Evans Cycles - after doing the Sturmey Archer course.

"Excellent training programme. Well thought out and thorough. Knowledgable and friendly staff - a good experience."

Brian Venderbosch from Evans on the Sturmey Archer course

"I really enjoyed the course and thought that the wheel building modules were covered particularly well."

Laura Wilson - now working for Bobbin Bicycles.

"This course is great, I loved every moment of it. Its perfect for anyone with an interest in bikes looking for a stepping stone into the industry. Gary is one of the best teachers Ihave ever met. I can't thank him enough for h is commitment both to us and to the subject. Especially thanks to Sean and Julia for this great opportunity."

Brian Larkin - now employed by MiCycle in Islington.

"I have really enjoyed this course, not only are the facilities and staff great but other students make learning fun. I hoe to progress to Level three soon as I am keen to learn more."

Jon Matthews

"A thoroughly enjoyable course where I learnt a considerable amount giving me the understanding and confidence to completely strip and rebuild a mountain bike or road bike. I would definitely recommend the course to all levels of cycle mechanic ability as it far exceeded my expectations."

Mick Cutler - RAF

"The coaching from Sean, the offer of a 'phone us with a 1977 Italian thread problem', the trade deals - all were unexpected and a real bonus. Great job all round!"

Ben Brangwyn - Transition Town Totnes

"A great course - really well run. Everyone friendly and very understanding."

Eytan Bordoley

"I ws very impressed with this course - the pace, detail and structure was excellent. I come from a mecahnical background and was pretty confident I knew most of the skills to be a bike mechanic. I was wrong and I've learned a lot here. I would highly recommend this course to anyone thinking of going into the cycle trade."

Kevin Matthews

"A good course, professionally delivered with a sensible, comprehensive structure. The facility is as well laid out, equipped and ordered as you could wish for - graduates will be lucky to ever work in a workshop as professional as this one!"

Patrick Jones, Australia

www.bikewise.com/au

"Before this course, even though I was familiar around bikes, I would have been frightened of making repairs and adjustments to my own expensive bikes in case I made it worse. Now, after finishing this course, I feel confident that any work I do to my bike would only enhance its performance. Thankyou!"

Joanne Jones, Australia

www.bikewise.com/au

"Arriving at Cycle Systems Academy I had very basic mechanical knowledge of bikes and wasn't confident enough to fix many things on my own bike. After being guided through everything with mostly practical training i feel i can get to work on any bike. A good mention to Ian our trainer - he's very knowledgable and patient, especially when i'm trying to set up front mechs! Thanks also for helping me to find employment in Australia."

Oliver Glenn, Norfolk

"A very enjoyable and challenging experience. I now feel more confident in all areas of cycle maintenance and repair."

Gary Devoy, Bristol.

"The instructors are all very good, relaxed atmosphere and Friendly. Facilities are excellent. You realise the instructors dont just work here, they love bikes and cycling. That makes a difference" 

Chaz Farrell,

Cycle Ops Bike Shop Dublin

"Great course, Really enjoyed myself, Learnt a lot"  Mark Dressel,

www.the-bike-tech.co.uk

"The training area and equipment were excelent. I also found the back up and advice about setting up my own business very helpful"

Stephen Johnson,

www.cycleservices.co.uk

"I cant believe ten days can go so quickly! Everything was covered so well."

Ray Wright,

www.edencyclerepairs.co.uk

"Thank you for delivering such a superb training course and inspiring me to do what I have been thinking about doing for the last five years - to work in the industry!."
Mark Dressel, BIKETECH

"All topics were covered with good, clear differentiation to support all experience. I loved the banter and it was a nice, laid-back environment to work in. The hardest I've worked for 20 years - enjoyed every minute!"
Brett Ellis, Kent

"A fantastic state of the art set-up. Fantastic course. Good instruction. Great atmosphere."Cathal Nolan, Dublin.

"A relaxed, well-run course, taught by consummate mechanics whose knowledge is almost infinite."Jon  Rowland, LONDON. (Wow! Thanks Jon! Come back for Level Three where we tackle God, the Universe and Hydraulic Braking Systems!)

"Great teachers. Great workshop - clean, bright, well set-out. Great environment. The individuals came together well and there was a lot of banter and humour from all sides."Doug Urquhart, INVERNESS