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The Cycle Systems Academy Course

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Are you passionate about bikes? Desperate to enter the industry but can’t get a job without a proper accreditation – nor get the accreditation without the job? Or are you an enthusiastic amateur who would love to repair your bicycle like a pro? If so, read on.

City and Guilds VSQ in Cycle Maintenance and Repair

The Cycle Systems Academy course offers a full accreditation in the City and Guilds VSQ in Cycle Maintenance and Repair and will therefore give you an internationally recognized certificate in the highest qualification available in cycle mechanics. Crucially, this accreditation is available to you even if you do not currently work within the cycle trade so you do not need a work placement to study with us. A quick look at our sponsor list will show you that the industry believes in us. Which means they’ll believe in you too.

Venue


Cycling is cooler than ever before in the UK, and right at the hub of this trend is London. The Cycle Systems Academy is based at a 2000 square foot state of the art training facility at a picturesque site next to Regents canal in Central London. All equipment is brand new and up to date and the cycling buzz is all around you.

Syllabus


The course is suitable for everyone, whether you struggle to change an inner tube or you’re already working in the trade. Practically orientated lessons from highly experienced tutors mean students will leave will a full, professional working knowledge of the following systems:


Frames and Forks, Transmission, Brakes, Bearings, Wheel Building, The Cycle Industry, Accessories and Lighting, British Safety Standards.


You’ll strip down and rebuild a bike from scratch during the course. In fact, you can even buy a frame and components and build your dream bike here if you want to as part of the accreditation process!


 

Our Sponsors

The Cycle Systems Academy is very proud to be sponsored by:

AVIDBrompton
CampagnolaCLARKS
ContinentalCyclo
DAHONHAROHope
JagwireKendaKMC
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New Courses

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We are now rolling out the following new courses:
2 day wheel-building course
1 day basic cycle maintenance course

Please visit the Enrol Today section for more details.

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Testimonials

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Read what our students and others are saying about the Cycle Systems Academy.