TDA Global Cycling

 

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Bicycle Mechanic / Tour Support


 

Seeking experienced bicycle mechanics who are ready to put their skills to use on one of our extraordinary cycling tours around the globe.

We are currently arranging staff for our tours occurring in 2024.

Job Outline
The successful candidate must have experience as a professional bicycle mechanic, either in a bicycle shop or working on cycling tours. Travel experience is a plus as is service industry experience.  

  • 1 to 5 month assignments depending on the specific tour

  • all flights, visas, travel insurance included

  • food and accommodations included (a mix of hotels and camping depending on the tour)

  • US$1200/month salary plus gratuities from clients

  • unprecedented chance to hone your skills & expand your understanding of the world

  • opportunities for more assignments in the future 

Who We Are
TDA Global Cycling operates ambitious cycling tours in over 80 countries, including trans-continental tours in Africa, Europe and North and South America. We take amateur cyclists on unique, memorable, and often transformative supported bicycle adventures. More details about the company and the tour can be found here: https://tdaglobalcycling.com/

 

Responsibilities and Duties

  • helping the cyclists and staff set up their bicycles at tour start

  • daily “bike shop” helping tune and fix issues on client and staff bicycles

  • organizing and maintaining the bicycle mechanic equipment (tools, pumps, etc.)

  • instructing clients in bicycle maintenance and preventative care

  • working alongside a team of support staff who travel with the cyclists

  • participating in the staff work rotation – breakfast and dinner prep, camp organization, driving a tour vehicle, attendance taking, loading/unloading of bags, cycling “sweep” (about 1/3 of tour days)

Qualifications and Skills
These are the main qualifications we are looking for in potential candidates:

  • strong knowledge of mechanical setups of varied bicycles and component systems

  • great communication skills

  • must be fluent in English

  • experience traveling abroad

  • valid driver’s license and experience driving manual transmission

  • supply your own bicycle, tent and camping gear

  • ability to work in a team, be flexible and patient

  • must complete the application form: tda.bike/jobs

  • desire to return for more than 1 tour

 

Additional Information About TDA Global Cycling

Who We Are
TDA Global Cycling operates ambitious cycling tours in over 80 countries, including trans-continental tours in Europe and North and South America. We take amateur cyclists on unique, memorable, and often transformative supported bicycle adventures. More details about the company and the tour can be found here: https://tdaglobalcycling.com/