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British Cycling Mountain Bike Leader (formally level 3)

This industry and world leading Mountain Bike Leadership course gives riders the skills and experience to guide groups on technically demanding and remote MTB rides.

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Course Overview

This award is for recognised Level 2 Mountain Bike Leaders (or approved alternative qualification for direct entry), who wish to extend their remit to include remote terrain and trails of severe technical difficulty and navigation in challenging mountain conditions.

The course covers topics such as detailed planning and ride preparation, group management in remote terrain and mountain weather, trailside repairs, advanced navigation skills, risk management, nutrition and hydration.

For riders and guides looking to hold the most advanced British Cycling Award as well as gaining insight into the realms of professional guiding this is the course for you. 

This 3 day training includes:

  • British Cycling Training Materials 
  • 3 day tutor lead training course 

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Full Course Details and Booking

  • The minimum age to attend a course is 18 years old and you must hold the Level 2 MTB Leadership Award, Trail Cycle Leader Award or fulfil the requirements of the direct entry pathway.
  • 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 black-graded purpose-built trails, but will primarily be natural trails.
  • On or prior to your training day you will need to provide evidence of 30 quality rides in wild, mountain terrain in the last 18 months, including at least 12 rides leading groups. We have a free online Logbook that can be downloaded or printed. 

21st – 23rd October    Aviemore

£395