LOCATION
East Barnby
DURATION
Competent cyclists who are looking to lead low level and non-technical MTB or Gravel Bike rides.
SUITABILITY
Coming Soon
fundamentals of mtb leadership
Sharing your favourite trails is a wonderful feeling – and something that can really improve access to the outdoors for your friends, club mates, students or the wider cycling community. Whether you’re already familiar with the idea of mountain bike leadership or looking to find out more, we can support you to gain a qualification that will enable you to lead groups of riders for a brilliant day on the bike.
Whats Covered
Learn leadership principles and skills from the most experienced mountain bike tutors in the country.
Learn leadership principles and skills from the most experienced mountain bike tutors in the country.
Keep rolling with the knowledge to fix simple trailside repairs.
Be prepared with plans to manage accidents and emergencies – plus you’ll undergo first aid training in order to qualify.
Get protected with leader insurance.
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Course Dates
Latest Past Events
Fundamentals of MTB Leadership
East Barnby Outdoor Education CentreDay 1: 22 Feb 2024 | 09:00am - 17:000pm Day 2: 23 Feb 2024 | 09:00am - 17:00pm The course is ideal for anyone who wants to lead groups using mixed road and off-road environments. This might include rides that are already taking place but require development and insurance, or perhaps you are looking to organise activity for your school, college, activity centre – or simply a group of friends. Your remit would be to lead on terrain that ranges from the urban fringe and gravel tracks through to open countryside, woodland and most trail centre blue routes. The minimum age to attend a course is 16 (Scotland) or 17 (England and Wales) years old. Note you will only be able to lead independently once aged 17 in Scotland and 18 in England and Wales. You must be able to ride a mountain bike (or another appropriate bike for the terrain) comfortably on roads with some traffic, off-road and mountain bike trails up to blue grade, be regularly riding and have an appropriate level of fitness Complete a logbook to evidence your recent rides. We recommend a minimum of ten rides of at least 1 hour and five rides of […]
Fundamentals of MTB Leadership
Day 1: 27 Nov 2023 | 09:00am - 17:000pm Day 2: 28 Nov 2023 | 09:00am - 17:00pm The course is ideal for anyone who wants to lead groups using mixed road and off-road environments. This might include rides that are already taking place but require development and insurance, or perhaps you are looking to organise activity for your school, college, activity centre – or simply a group of friends. Your remit would be to lead on terrain that ranges from the urban fringe and gravel tracks through to open countryside, woodland and most trail centre blue routes. The minimum age to attend a course is 16 (Scotland) or 17 (England and Wales) years old. Note you will only be able to lead independently once aged 17 in Scotland and 18 in England and Wales.You must be able to ride a mountain bike (or another appropriate bike for the terrain) comfortably on roads with some traffic, off-road and mountain bike trails up to blue grade, be regularly riding and have an appropriate level of fitnessComplete a logbook to evidence your recent rides. We recommend a minimum of ten rides of at least 1 hour and five rides of at […]
Upcoming Adventure Sports Courses
Day 1: 13 July 2024 | 09:00am - 17:00pm 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. You will be assessed on 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.To attend the training course you must: Have completed the 2 day Level 2 Training Course.Have logged additional experience In order for your award to be accredited you are required to: hold British Cycling Membership of Ride level or above.attend and evidence a two-day outdoor First Aid courseundergo and evidence safeguarding training appropriate to the country they are leading in. These can occur after your course, but your award will only be provided on receipt and acceptance of these. Day 1: 29 June 2024 | 09:00am - 17:00pm Day 2: 30 June 2024 | 09:00am - 17:00pm 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 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.To register for the course:The minimum age to attend a course is 18 years old and you must have mountain biking experience in various terrains and weather conditions. 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. Day 1: 5 April 2024 | 05:00pm - 09:00pm Day 2: 6 April 2024 | 08:30am - 05:00pm Day 3: 7 April 2024 | 08:30am - 05:00pm National Governing Body Award assessment for those wanting to teach climbing at single pitch venues. What's Covered Outcomes
Latest Past Events
Level 2 MTB Leadership Assessment
East Barnby Outdoor Education Centre
Level 2 MTB Leadership Training
East Barnby Outdoor Education Centre
Rock Climbing Instructor Assessment
Bewerley Park Outdoor Education Centre
Bewerley Park, Pateley Bridge
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