Love Pedal Power? Top Ideas For Part Time Biking Jobs
There are lots of creative ways to make money as a student. Part time student jobs do not have to be something that you find a chore. You study hard enough at university so any part time job you do to boost the bank account needs to be as fun as possible - a role where you can give yourself a break from your desk. And if you are a cycle enthusiast, why not put that enthusiasm to a money making use by considering biking jobs.
When it comes to jobs for cyclists, there are so many options out there. Some of those types of cycling jobs might spring to mind straight away - cycling delivery jobs for example. But there are many other cycling industry jobs that could really pique your imagination - cycling jobs you might not have considered previously.
So if you’ve got a good quality, reliable push bike that you know will get you from A to B on your local terrain, let’s take a look at some of the ideas out there for all of you who love pedal power and would like to earn some money doing biking jobs. Get paid to exercise and do the thing you love most!
We did say cycle courier jobs are perhaps the most obvious type of biking jobs so let’s start with those first.
For bicycle jobs in London, being a courier or delivery rider is a popular choice. But the great thing about cycling delivery jobs is that these days, you can be based just about anywhere in the UK. It is not just limited to larger cities.
Companies use cyclists to deliver goods all over the country and the growth of online delivery companies that form a whole network means there are more opportunities out there. For example, companies like Stuart are an app that provides online delivery. Cycle courier jobs with Stuart mean you could be delivering goods from retail, ecommerce and food and grocery sectors.
Just Eat offers similar opportunities to those of you looking for cycling delivery jobs, as do Deliveroo.
These types of cycling delivery jobs are ideal for students. Not only are they going to keep you fit and healthy as you cycle the streets of your locality but they are also flexible jobs where you can often work as few or as many hours as you like. If you have some extra time on your hands, you can use it to earn some extra cash.
Some cycling delivery jobs also come with company bonuses and don’t forget, if you’re professional and offer service with a smile, there’s also the potential to boost your earnings by receiving some generous tips! You can be the boss of your own hours and earn money when you want to.
If you are the entrepreneurial type of person and you think you can do your own deliveries, locally, you could also pitch your local small businesses such as restaurants and greengrocers to do cycling delivery jobs for them.
If you love to ride your bike and get paid for it, bicycle advertising could be a good option for you. These types of student jobs for cyclists are good for those of you who might be looking for seasonal work or a job that will give you a few weeks’ work here and there.
Bicycle advertising means you are a billboard on pedals. It is a good idea if you are in line with the product that you are advertising so that you can do your job well. For example, if you have strong political beliefs and you are offered the job to ride around town during an election campaign, you will be much more enthusiastic if you are advertising your chosen party.
If you are working for an agency, biking jobs like these can also be one off contract jobs as well as seasonal work.
We all know that, as well as for keeping in touch with friends and networking, the power of social media is vast and you can use your enthusiasm for bikes to make money. Cycling jobs online can be in the form of your own YouTube channel. You’re going to need a good quality bike for your favourite terrain and some interesting routes. Attracts a good following as you cycle around the area, filming your journey and you could attract advertisers.
You could also have a blog and an Instagram account where you can attract fellow bike enthusiasts and attract sponsorship once you have built a sizable audience.
For these types of biking jobs, as well as being a cycling enthusiast, you also need to be a people person and have a good knowledge of the locality you are touring. If you love to be on your bike for the ‘me time,’ these are not the cycling jobs for you.
Cycling tours are increasingly popular and are not necessarily reserved for people who want to pedal around the rural areas of the UK. If you are looking for cycling jobs in London, for example, there are riverside cycling tours and tours around the parks of the city.
Be a great cycling tour guide and, as well as earnings,you could also get the extra bonus of some generous tips.
Who loves a coffee on the go? Around the UK, lots of people want to drink a coffee on the go. Cycling jobs in London and other major cities could see you as the person who brings a smile to someone’s face by preparing an espresso or other type of coffee for them.
These are not the type of jobs for cyclists where you get to ride your own mountain bike around the streets. For some types of mobile barista jobs, you will be on vintage tricycles and other sturdy bikes that stand out from the crowd and can support your coffee making facilities.
These types of biking jobs can be weekend work or you could be working at festivals and events such as weddings and sporting events.
Biking jobs like this could be ideal for students as you get to work flexible hours. Make sure you are a people person who enjoys making people happy. Also bear in mind that this is an outdoor job and we all know the weather in the UK is far from hot and sunny on a year round basis. Be prepared for some wet, chilly days. Providing a hot drink and a smile could earn you some good tips on these days, however.
We have written at length in the past about the types of jobs you can do if you want to do summer work in summer camps and activity centres. These are the types of jobs you can do abroad or in the UK and will suit those of you who are either doing a gap year (for jobs abroad) or are looking to work through your summer holidays.
Biking jobs at activity and adventure centres could see you working with both children and adults. At summer camps, you will be working with younger children or teenagers. Jobs for cyclists in these environments could see you leading or assisting with different cycling activities.
Depending where you are working, bicycle jobs could be teaching young children how to ride a bike safely and leading small tours around the grounds.
At activity and adventure centres, you could be doing mountain biking jobs, going off road and hitting the hills and slopes on mountain bike tracks and tours. If this type of biking is your thing, what better than being able to hit the trails, get that adrenaline rush and get paid to do it at the same time.
To lead adventure activities such as this, you will need to complete the relevant courses and qualifications. Some adventure centre jobs will give you the opportunity to do mountain biking jobs as an assistant and train for the relevant qualifications whilst you are working. This could then give you the opportunity to return the following year as a leader.
These types of mountain biking jobs also come with a high degree of responsibility as you are responsible for the safety of the equipment and your group.
Okay, if you are working in a bicycle shop, we know you are not actually doing the job whilst riding your bike - but working in bike shops could still be fun jobs for cyclists. If you are a true bike nerd and you love to research all the latest changes in cycling and bicycles and you know about the different parts and their functions, this is the job for you.
Biking jobs in shops mean you will be getting paid to actually talk about your favourite subject. And, if someone is in the shop to buy a bike, chances are they are as enthusiastic as you are about the capabilities of different bikes so they are going to listen.
For these types of biking jobs, of course it is not just about you talking to the customer about all things bicycle. You will also need to be a good listener so that you can work out exactly what they are looking for. You can then use your knowledge of bikes to recommend the most suitable model for your client.
If you are keen to make bicycle repair jobs into your career, there is now an Apprenticeship where you can learn all the skills you need to know.
If you are a student looking for part time work, you could find biking jobs in a bicycle shop that also offers repair and maintenance services. If you are interested in this, you might be able to learn some of the role so that you can assist.
If you are entrepreneurial and you know lots of your friends also have bicycles, you could earn some cash by doing bicycle repair jobs on your friends’ bikes.
These are just a few ideas of the types of biking jobs that are out there if pedal power is your thing. If you want to think really creatively, there are lots more roles out there that could suit you; especially if you have the entrepreneurial spirit.
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