Welcome to the FIX & RIDE - Youth& Commute course, specifically designed for European youth workers, social work specialists and non-formal educators, who work with marginalized youth. This comprehensive course aims to equip you with the necessary knowledge, strategies, and resources to effectively engage and empower marginalized youth through the promotion of bicycle urban commuting, fostering a new generation of cyclists.

We're thrilled to have you join our community of cyclists and bike lovers. We believe that the world needs more cyclists and we are here to help you get ready on your journey of becoming an expert in this amazing field. 

Fix & Ride Online course consists of 6  modules and is targeted to youth workers, social work specialists and non-formal educators to:

1. Present the educational resources on cycling, road safety, purchasing and maintaining a bike and green transport developed in the project;
2. Understand the importance of a tailor-made structured approach and cohesive communication strategy while working with marginalized youth;
3. Understand the cultural dimensions of cycling practices;
4. Understand the need for more women-oriented classes

What we have prepared for you?

• Case studies on urban cycling and commuting
• Visual materials such as videos and infographics on different topics 
• Self-reflection activities
• Quizzes
• FULL MANUAL with hands-on activities to save and use with your target group

The course was developed as part of a KA2 cooperation partnership project in the field of youth, "Youth&Commute" that aims to increase the mobility of marginalized youth by creating a structured and fun approach. We want to educate young people who have little knowledge about cycling and bicycle maintenance and motivate them to become daily bike users. 

The project is implemented by Verein InterAktion, Austria,Eco-Logic, North Macedonia, RE-ACT, Bulgaria, Antalya Value Creators, Türkiye and Mobilizing Expertize, Sweden and is supported and co-funded by the European Union.

Type of Course: Self-paced
Last update: 18.06.2024

Course managers: Iulia Manda & Katja Lenic Salamun
Course provider: Verein InterAktion, Austria,Eco-Logic, North Macedonia, RE-ACT, Bulgaria, Antalya Value Creators, Türkiye and Mobilizing Expertize, Sweden

Course language: English, German, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Swedish and Turkish + videos and infographics available in Arabic, Kurmanji, Farsi and Romani
Requirements: laptop, tablet or smartphone with a good internet connection and something to write down notes and personal reflections.
Certificate: A certificate will be issued automatically once you complete all activities

NOTE: To enrol in the right language group you have to enter one of the passwords below, according to what language group you would like to follow:

German1.

English1.

Turkish1.

Swedish1.

Bulgarian1.

Macedonian1.

Contact email: youthandcommute@gmail.com