The Level 2 Mountain Bike Leadership Award is the entry point for experienced mountain bikers wanting to use their experience to safely guide others on off-road terrain.
The award is ideal for anyone, who is either working in the outdoor sector, volunteering at a club, looking to start up their own lead MTB rides or simply has a personal interest in gaining additional skills.
The course covers topics such as planning and delivery of rides, leading techniques for effective group management, map reading and navigation, management of accidents and emergencies, equipment set-up, trailside repairs and core mountain bike techniques.
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What does the course include?
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Two-day training course
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One-day Practical and written assessment with a British Cycling accredited provider.
The assessment is to be booked once you’ve had enough time to hone the skills and knowledge you have obtained on your training day. The maximum time to complete your award is 18months.
How much does it cost?
The total cost ranges from £367.00-£520.00 depending on the provider delivering your training. Costs breakdown:
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British Cycling Membership
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Training course & registration (2 days): £195.00-£250.00
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Assessment day:£95.00-£150.00
What do I need to be able to register?
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The minimum age to attend a course is 17. Note: you will only be able to attend your assessment and then lead independently once aged 18.
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You must have mountain biking experience in various terrains and weather conditions.
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An appropriate level of physical fitness for a day’s riding is essential to be competent in the techniques and skills required to safely negotiate the typical trail features, generally comparable to red-graded purpose-built trails.
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On or prior to your training day you will need to provide evidence of recent rides in appropriate terrain (we recommend a minimum of 15 quality rides; four rides should be 4 hours or more in duration). We have an online Logbook that can be downloaded or printed if needed.
What else do I need to do to achieve the Award?
In order for your award to be accredited in addition to successful completion of your course, you are required to:
- hold British Cycling Membership
- attend and evidence a two-day outdoor First Aid course
- undergo and evidence safeguarding training appropriate to the country they are leading in
Safeguarding Requirements for Scotland
These can occur after your course, but your award will only be provided on receipt and acceptance of these.
How do I register and book on a course?
Contact the MTB Leadership training provider via the links under 'Dates and Venues'. Training fees are now inclusive of registration, but you will need to be a current British Cycling Member.
As above, after training you will then need to book on a separate assessment date when ready.
Further information
If you need extra support to undertake this course because of a physical or learning disability contact our team to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would support you.
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