Firstly, the Cycle Buddies are volunteers who love to cycle and are keen for others to experience and build their confidence with cycling. Some of the Cycle Buddies have specific cycle qualifications, these will be mentioned in their profile. In July 2024 Eco Savvy organised a Cycle Leader course through Cycle Scotland which covered all the skills necessary to lead group cycles on quiet roads and cycle paths, some of the Cycle Buddies completed this course. The Cycle Buddy Scheme is an 'introductory platform' to help people build confidence in cycling. It is the responsibility of the people being matched to look after their own safety. This is why we recommend each pair has a good chat before any session to fully understand each other’s skills level and expectations for any sessions