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The Bike Inn Training (TBI) was born from a passion for cycling and a commitment to excellence in bike mechanic education. Unlike online-only providers, TBI blends hands-on instruction with industry-aligned curriculum designed to help you succeed in today’s competitive bike service industry.
Our Mission
To deliver high-quality, practical bike mechanic and eBike training that prepares students for real roles in bicycle retail, workshop environments, and independent mobile servicing.
The Bike Inn Team
At The Bike Inn Training, we’re all about the cycling community. From our social media pages and Strava cycling club to our graduate forums and branded cycle wear in the iconic orange and black, we connect cyclists everywhere. Our team, naturally, consists of Bike Inn graduates.
John Colbourne
M.D. & Chief engineer
Henrietta Colbourne
Director & Pro Racer / Coach
What Sets Us Apart from Competitors:
- Real Workshop Experience, not just theory — you work on real bikes.
- Courses developed with shop owners, mechanics, and eBike experts.
- Future focused skills, including eBike systems, diagnostics & troubleshooting.
- Career progression support: Job advice, CV help, and industry networking.
The Bike Inn Training is the UK’s specialist centre for cycle mechanic training. We deliver industry-recognised Level 1, Lewvel 2 and Level 3 bicycle mechanic courses. ELCAS-approved training for military service leavers.
Based in Appleby, we support riders, professionals and career changers with high-quality tuition.