E-bike and e-scooter training
What is e-scooter and e-bike training?
Cycling UK is delivering an exciting new programme, funded by Motability Foundation in partnership with CoMoUK, Lime and Beryl.
The programme supports disabled people and people with long-term health conditions in Greater Manchester to start using shared e-cycles and e-scooters. It offers a fantastic opportunity to learn how to use Lime e-scooters and Starling e-bikes for free.
Our training runs between July and September 2025 and will include:
- Training on both the Lime app and Starling Bank app.
- Downloading and setting up the apps to be able to book a ride.
- Where to find and park the e-scooters and e-bikes.
- Try the e-scooters and e-bikes and build your confidence in a traffic-free space.
- Training on where you can ride e-bikes and e-scooters.
- A led ride with others to experience scooting and cycling.
Can't make a session? Ask about bespoke training
If you're interested in attending but unable to join the scheduled sessions, please get in touch—we offer bespoke training options tailored to your needs. Contact us at: [email protected]
Bespoke Training Options
We can provide:
- Customised sessions designed specifically for your group
- Free travel support to attend sessions
- Training tailored to your group’s needs
- Local training sessions, where possible, if Starling Bank e-bikes are available in your area
Please note:
A minimum of five participants from your group is required to arrange a bespoke session.
Shared micro-mobility
Shared micro-mobility means bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters. These are available on the street for short-term hire.
They might be dockless which means they can picked up and left almost anywhere within a special area. These cycles and scooters use GPS and smartphone apps to track and unlock. This makes using these types more flexible and convenient and a better coverage across an area.
Docked shared micro mobility means cycles and scooters must be picked up from and returned to a docking station. Which means the parking is in a fixed place. Having a dock is easier for the bikes to be recharged and means they are parked properly.
Benefits of shared micro-mobility
There are lots of benefits to cycling and active travel. You can read more about it here the case for cycling and health. On-street cycle and scooter hire schemes bring their own unique benefits for you to enjoy including:
- Ease and accessibility – you can access bikes and scooters without having to own, fix and store them.
- Environmental benefits – the schemes encourage people to do shorter journeys on bike/scooter to reduce the number of cars on the road. This helps improve air pollution.
- Traffic Reduction- you can do shorter journeys on bike or scooter which reduces the number of cars on the road and overall congestion.
- Efficient use of space – dockless and semi-docked systems take up less space than car parks
- Money Saving –cycling and scooting are cheaper than running a car or getting a taxi especially for short journeys. With pay-as-you-go there is no long-term commitment or monthly fees.
- Time saving – avoid traffic jams by using bike lanes and alternative routes.
- Health and lifestyle benefits—Physical activity encourages a healthier and more active lifestyle. It also helps improve mental well-being by reducing stress and improving mood overall.
Where you’ll find us
Salford University
Chapman Building
Salford
M5 4QW
Meeting Point Location: 53°29'13.4"N 2°16'28.3"W
Who can take part?
To take part, you must be:
- Over the age of 16
- A resident living in Greater Manchester
- To use the Lime e-scooters, you must have a provisional or full driving licence
- Be able to travel independently
- Have access to a smartphone
- Have your own bank account
- Able to ride a two-wheel bicycle
- If you are unable to ride a two-wheeler, we invite you to explore our Inclusive Cycling Experience.
Please note:
- Only open to people who self-identify as disabled, have a long-term health condition or mental health conditions.
- Sessions are free to access so no bank account required but to use the e-scooters and e-bikes after will require a bank account.
