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Bodger:
Considering a career changesoon (possibly enforced).

One (of many) possible avenue is to train to become a full time cycle instructor.

Just putting out tentative feelers as to the practicality of this?

First up, would I like it:

Be my own boss - yep, great.
Flexible hours - no probs.
Working with real people - wonderful.
Teaching: done diferent types of teaching in the pst and liked it.
Fulfilment: yep souns like what I would achieve would be very satisfying.
Get to ride my bike too!

Could I do it?  That's the question:
Well, I've been cycling for years, both urban and country, commuting and pleasure, so a good amountof experience of cycling in different environments.
As said before, I've some experience of teaching adults (but not children).
Also experience of leading club rides, organising events, cycle campaigning.
And would obviously do the instructor training.

Could I make a living out of it? the other important question!
I don't need that much to live off - say £14000 would mean living in comort but would I expect to make that?  Could probably survive on £11000.
Would I get enough business? I live in a large city but it's not a city known for cycling.
There is another trained instructor in my part of the city but as he also runs a club and a shop he hardly devotes any time to training.

All opinions and advice welcomed! 
Is my head in the clouds or is it posible to mke a go of this sort of thing?
If I were to become qualified would I make enough from this to live off and what time commitment would I hve to make? Also, does the work tend to be seasonal - ie much more custom as the wheather gets better?
Thanks

Basil:

--- Quote from: Bodger on October 06, 2008, 02:51:55 PM ---I don't need that much to live off - say £14000 would mean living in comort but would I expect to make that?  Could probably survive on £11000.

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Hmm,
How many sessions would you need to sell to achieve that?

Bodger:

--- Quote from: Basil W Brush on October 06, 2008, 03:09:40 PM ---
--- Quote from: Bodger on October 06, 2008, 02:51:55 PM ---I don't need that much to live off - say £14000 would mean living in comort but would I expect to make that?  Could probably survive on £11000.

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Hmm,
How many sessions would you need to sell to achieve that?



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That's what I'm wondering!

Ian H:
Do a business plan. Work out your required income, your likely expenses, your likely income (needs field research). See whether the figures add up.

Would local authorities, businesses, other bodies be interested? This other instructor? Could you approach him & suggest you do the training and he gets referrals for spares and repairs?

Otherwise, would it work part-time in tandem with another part-time job? Or start like that and build up.

Martin109:
What's the average going rate for an hour of cycle instruction?  If you're self-employed, there are allowable expenses.

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