Do you have a passion for biking? Keen to turn this into a paying job and career? Find work with bikes, from becoming a cycling tour guide to working in a repair shop, you can find positions near you and all around the globe.
Types of Positions
These are some of the most popular ways to get paid employment:
• Cycling Tour Guide
• Cycling Delivery Jobs
• Bicycle Advertising
• Coffee From Your Bike
• Activity Centre / Summer Camp Jobs
• Work In A Bicycle Shop
• Bicycle Repair Jobs
• Cruise Ship Jobs Excursion Guides
Cycling Tour Guide Role & What to Expect
Travel and tour operators hire staff all year round to lead groups on trips. Companies look to hire enthusiastic and experienced cycling tour leaders to work in various locations around Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, Oceania and Latin America.
This is an exciting role, and there are positions with some of the most reputable travel companies in the world.
Locations:
You can find jobs all around the world, locally near to where you live and overseas. Some travel companies offer city sightseeing tours, others offer leisurely cycling group tours, whilst others offer epic long off the adventure beaten track tours. Whatever you interest, you will be able to find a position for you.
Details:
• Leaders usually have full responsibility for tour groups of around 12-18 customers
• Leaders are responsible for arranging tour logistics, leading daily walks/rides/skiing excursions, briefing
groups, following safety procedures and ensuring our customers have the best holiday possible
• Some tours are centre-based, while others are point-to-point
• Week-long tours typically have 5-6 walks/rides/skiing sessions, usually of a moderate activity level –
• Working periods are typically one to four weeks at a time, but we are looking for leaders who are prepared to commit to working regularly throughout the long European summer season (May-October)
• Leaders must be self-employed and be able to accept that work is dependent on tour departures being
guaranteed
• Accommodation and all meals are usually included whilst working
• Leaders are sometimes expected to work unsociable hours
Skills Required:
• Leadership and group management experience
• Excellent English language skills (both verbal and written)
• Good verbal language skills in Italian, Spanish, French or German
• Experience of leading in and good cultural knowledge of the relevant region
• Great communication abilities with people from different backgrounds and nationalities
• Excellent organisational and logistical skills
• Ability to handle and account for money
• Cycling leaders must be competent in this field and knowledgeable about bike mechanics
• Cross-country skiing leaders must have the ability to teach both skate and classic styles
Advantageous skills:
• PCV licence
• Current First Aid Qualification
• Mountain Leader or International Mountain Leader Qualification
Latest Cycling Vacancies
These tour operators hire cycling tour guides:
Bike Weekender
Bike Weekender are a specialist tour operator for weekend and short break road cycling holidays. They specialise in cycling holidays in France for individuals, couples and groups, and hire staff to work from May to October.
G Adventures
G Adventures are the worlds leading travel company helping thousands of people book trips every year. G Adventure hire tour guides to work leading trips all around the world.
Outdoor Norway
Outdoor Norway offer unforgettable adventures in Voss, in the heart of fjord Norway. Outdoor Norway offer kayaking, mountain biking, rafting, canoe, hiking and skiing trips and are hiring mountain bike instructors and coaches now.