Cycling Careers Exploration
Explore career pathways in the bicycle industry, shop roles, and entrepreneurship.
Lesson Details
Skills to cover in the shop
- Research a cycling-industry career of choice
- Write a 1-page paper on the chosen career
- Deliver a 5-minute oral presentation with visual aids
Key procedures / notes
- Unit length typically 3–7 days depending on class time and in-class work.
- Run early in the program to assess writing and oral presentation skills.
- Encourage different careers so the class covers a wide range of industry roles.
Example careers: Mechanic, Professional Cyclist, Tour Guide, Retail, Engineer, Fabrication, Wheel Builder, Hospitality/Tourism, Shop Owner, Industry Rep, Publications.
Assignments & Resources
What you’ll do
Follow the procedures in the lesson document. Complete any note guides or worksheets, then perform the hands-on skill check.
Support materials
Recommended reading
Cycling Industry Career Exploration lesson document.