Cytech is the internationally recognised training and accreditation scheme for bicycle technicians.
Cytech delivers training and promotion of technical skills to the cycle trade and enthusiasts worldwide.
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Cytech, created for the UK cycle industry by the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT).
Since being developed over 30 years ago, 27,000+ Cytech technical training courses have been delivered to candidates from 50+ countries, including staff working for some of the world's leading bicycle distributors.
Cytech courses encompass the basics of cycle mechanics right through to dealing with the most advanced and high-tech components and parts.
The Cytech journey
The Cytech journey is a comprehensive range of technical courses designed to take even the most inexperienced mechanic and mould them into a master professional cycle technician.
It is a requirement that candidates wishing to undertake any of the Cytech technical courses have first completed those before it, e.g. a candidate wishing to undertake Cytech technical three must already have earned technical one and two qualifications.
- Theory one is your first step toward becoming a fully qualified cycle technician. Suitable for all cycle trade employees, Theory one consists of an interactive online distance learning course, providing a strong foundation for candidates to build their career upon. This can be completed in your own time, at home or at work on a laptop, desktop, tablet or smartphone.
- Technical one is a practical course that will see candidates able to work safely and efficiently in the workshop environment. Technicians qualified to this level are able to build new bikes to a high standard.
- Technical two is the industry standard for professional cycle technicians worldwide. Technicians qualified to this level can build, service and repair most types of bicycle and have a firm understanding of the basic engineering principles under which all bicycle components work.
- Technical three represents the pinnacle of technical proficiency. This level can be attained only by experienced cycle technicians with a full understanding of the advanced engineering behind high-end, performance cycles. Technical three is taught on a modular basis, and technicians who are qualified to this level are able to install and calibrate top-level electronic groupsets, service complex suspension systems and hydraulic brakes as well as building high-performance, lightweight and robust wheelsets which are specific to purpose.
Cycling enthusiasts not looking to work within the cycle trade have a different set of requirements compared to those of a professional cycle technician. Cyclists wishing to understand how to maintain and repair their own bikes at home may complete our Home mechanic courses.
Training providers
Only organisations authorised by the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) are able to offer Cytech training courses. There are currently six authorised training providers internationally; three based in the UK, one in South Africa, one in Canada and one in Australia.
For more information on our training providers click here, or to find your nearest training provider click here.
United Kingdom
Activate Cycle Academy, part of Activate Learning, is a large training provider with specialised training centres in Oxford, Guildford, Stafford and Darlington.
Visit the Activate Cycle Academy website for more details or call +44 (0) 1865 550 324.
Lee & Darren operate a highly professional workshop in Milton Keynes.
Visit the Spokes People training provider page for more details or call +44 (0) 7385 879 831.
Bike for Good is a cycling charity and social enterprise. Our established Training Academy has been developing the local community in professional bicycle mechanics training since 2015.
Visit the Bike For Good website for more details or call +44 (0) 141 248 5409.
Ireland
Cytech technical training is presented in Ireland by The Rediscovery Centre.
Education is one of the core goals of the Rediscovery Centre - empowering individuals and communities with the knowledge, skills and tools to live more sustainably.
Visit The Redicsovery Centre website for more details or call +353 18933801.
South Africa
Cytech technical training is presented in South Africa exclusively by Torq Zone Academy.
Torq Zone Academy is passionate about training and offering the latest up to date, most relevant and best quality cycling related technical programmes.
Visit the Torq Zone Academy website for more details or call +27 (0)82 850 0115.
Canada
Cytech technical training is presented in Canada by Whistler Adventure School.
Visit the Whistler Adventure School website for more details or call +1 604 962 2220.
Australia & New Zealand
Cytech technical training is presented in Australia & New Zealand by The Bicycle Academy.
The Bicycle Academy’s vision is to train and develop the Australian & New Zealand bicycle industry’s mechanics and create employment opportunities for people wanting to get a job in the bicycle industry.
Visit The Bicycle Academy website for more details.
So, why choose Cytech?
There are many reasons why people choose Cytech over other organisations, from wanting nothing less than the industry leading bike mechanics qualifications to receiving the highest quality of training that all of our trainers and assessors personally deliver. Here are a selection of benefits that technicians, businesses and customers all get from choosing Cytech:
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Technicians: â–º Get featured on the international Cytech directory which also provides a Cytech technician status â–º Enjoy our courses! Just take a look at our feedback |
â–º Learn the skills needed to work safely, efficiently and to the highest standards within a bicycle workshop environment – 91% of candidates agree that they are better at their job after a Cytech course â–º Get certified as a professional bicycle technician |
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Businesses: â–º Have motivated and loyal staff that feel valued as their employer invests in them and their development with the leading bike mechanics qualifications â–º Save time and costs involved with training both new and existing members of staff |
â–º Benefit from promotion on the international Cytech directory (all qualified technicians who opt in are displayed and are searchable) â–º Benefit from repeat servicing and repairs as well as new customers due to a consistently high standard of workmanship that results in customer satisfaction and a positive reputation |
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Customers: â–º Are able to find their nearest/local Cytech qualified technician using the international Cytech directory â–º Have peace of mind that their bike will be serviced/repaired to the highest standard by a qualified technician who they know by name |
â–º Can be safe in the knowledge that their bike is being well looked after by a business who cares about their customers and invests in their staff â–º Can be confident that the technician(s) will be able to find the cause of any issues on their bike, and be able to find a solution as well as offer advice |
This is just a selection though, so head over to this page here to read more!
Feedback and testimonials
Below are just a selection of the feedback and testimonials we've received from those who've either completed our courses or had their staff trained to Cytech standards. To see more please click here.
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Course prices
Click here to access up to date public price lists for all of our Cytech training providers. All prices on these lists are applicable to individuals not currently employed in the cycle trade.
Current cycles and outdoor pursuits employees should contact the training provider directly for prices.
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