Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Languages
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Laurence Snowden

Laurence Snowden

Brecon

Summary

Mid-Wales & France based enthusiastic long-distance international cyclist (road, MTB, and gravel) with experience in organizing and executing cycling tours for diverse groups.

Devoted to providing a positive, enjoyable, and memorable experience. Proven ability to adapt and solve the problems that cycle tours seem to inevitably bring.

Demonstrable expertise in navigation and route creation, ensuring the safety and satisfaction of participants, for both riders and support staff.

Strives to foster teamwork in challenging environments, encouraging others to give their best.

Retired individual seeking part-time/casual opportunities.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LEJoG for 21 Riders, Supported

Planned, Organised & Led
06.2024 - 06.2024

LEJoG for 6 Riders Unsupported

Planned, Organised & Led
06.2023 - 06.2023

Bay of Biscay, Bilbao to Rosscoff 6 Riders

Planned, Organised & Led
05.2020 - 05.2020

East Coast of Spain, Malaga to Carcassonne 6 Rider

Planned, Organised & Led
06.2018 - 06.2018

Education

Master of Science - Safety & Risk Management

Strathclyde University
Glasgow
04-2017

NVQ Level 3 Diploma - Personal Trainer & Sports Injuries Therapy

Premier Training Ltd
Bath
08-1998

Home Bicycle Mechanics

Cytech

Ride Leader

British Cycling
Manchester

Indoor Cycling

Spin Instructor
Bristol
03-2018

Skills

  • Navigation skills (Strava, Komoot, Ord Survey)
  • Bicycle maintenance
  • Calm and patient demeanor
  • Customer focus
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Adaptability

Certification

  • Current first aid certificate
  • Full driving license

Affiliations

  • Chair of the South Wales Orienteering Club
  • Funding Manager to Llangors Community Shop
  • Audax UK & British Cycling Member
  • Royal British Legion 'Poppy' Organizer
  • London, Edinburgh, London, and Trans-Pyrenees Race completer
  • World War II female SOE and French Resistance fighter historian

Languages

English
First Language
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Timeline

LEJoG for 21 Riders, Supported

Planned, Organised & Led
06.2024 - 06.2024

LEJoG for 6 Riders Unsupported

Planned, Organised & Led
06.2023 - 06.2023

Bay of Biscay, Bilbao to Rosscoff 6 Riders

Planned, Organised & Led
05.2020 - 05.2020

East Coast of Spain, Malaga to Carcassonne 6 Rider

Planned, Organised & Led
06.2018 - 06.2018

Master of Science - Safety & Risk Management

Strathclyde University

NVQ Level 3 Diploma - Personal Trainer & Sports Injuries Therapy

Premier Training Ltd

Home Bicycle Mechanics

Cytech

Ride Leader

British Cycling

Indoor Cycling

Spin Instructor
Laurence Snowden