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British Mountain Bike Leadership Award Level 2 

1 day assessment

2 days training

Trailside repairs

Core mountain bike techniques

Mountain Bike Leadership Award

British Cycling Level 2

Guidance in registrations and insurance

Professional instruction

Map reading and navigation

Leading techniques

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British Cycling Level 2 Mountain Bike Leadership Award

British Cycling’s Level 2 Mountain Bike Leadership Award is the entry-point qualification for anyone with experience in mountain biking who is working or looking to work in the outdoor leadership or education sector.

It is also a useful course for people who simply have a personal interest in gaining all the information needed to go out on their mountain bike, be safe and have fun.

This two-day course, followed by a one-day assessment, covers a whole range of skills from bike navigation to trailside repairs and basic skills sessions.

British Mountain Bike Leadership Award Level 2

£

190

Training - 2 Days

£

99

Assessment - 1 Day

Training Course Content

  1. Route Planning and Navigation
  2. Trailside Repairs
  3. MTB Group Leadership
  4. Risk Management
  5. Managing Accidents and Emergencies
  6. Delivering Mountain Bike Rides
  7. Mountain Bike Techniques
  8. Nutrition and Hydration
  9. Environmental and Social Aspects
  10. Clothing and Equipment
  11. And much more.....

Our training courses are run from the CycleActive centre at Brougham Hall in Penrith and our assessment courses are run from Ambleside in the heart of the Lakes. This gives you access to great local trails, carefully organised teaching areas and a good range of accommodation choices nearby too.

Further details of the BC Level 2 course dates, syllabus, pre-entry requirements and other useful facts can be found below.

Locations

1. The Lake District - Brougham Hall

Training: 2 Days

2. The Lake District - Ambleside

Assessment: 1 Day

Ambleside Location on Google Maps
Brougham Hall Location on Google Maps

If you want to talk through your suitability for this course before applying, contact us and we’ll be happy to discuss your questions or concerns.

The Lake District Level 2
British Cycling - CycleActive
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Which Level is correct for my needs?

Level 1- is "site specific" and designed for organisations such as Outdoor Activity Centres.

Not required for 95% of learners.

Level 2 - enables experienced mountain bikers to safely guide riders through mountainous terrain and provide them with a great day out.

The entry point on the British Cycling pathway for most new learners.

Level 3 - is aimed at qualified mountain bike leaders, who wish to extend their remit to include remote terrain and trails of severe technical difficulty.

Cannot be undertaken without a Level 2 qualification

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British Mountain Bike Leadership Award Level 2

£

190

Training - 2 Days

£

99

Assessment - 1 Day

Training Course Content

  1. Route Planning and Navigation
  2. Trailside Repairs
  3. MTB Group Leadership
  4. Risk Management
  5. Managing Accidents and Emergencies
  6. Delivering Mountain Bike Rides
  7. Mountain Bike Techniques
  8. Nutrition and Hydration
  9. Environmental and Social Aspects
  10. Clothing and Equipment
  11. And much more.....

Our training courses are run from the CycleActive centre at Brougham Hall in Penrith and our assessment courses are run from Ambleside in the heart of the Lakes. This gives you access to great local trails, carefully organised teaching areas and a good range of accommodation choices nearby too.


Further details of the BC Level 2 course dates, syllabus, pre-entry requirements and other useful facts can be found below.

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Locations

1. The Lake District

Brougham Hall

Training: 2 Days

Brougham Hall Location on Google Maps

2. The Lake District

Ambleside

Assessment: 1 Day

Ambleside Location on Google Maps
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British Cycling Leadership Levels

Level 1- is "site specific" and designed for organisations such as Outdoor Activity Centres.

Not required for 95% of learners.

Level 2 - enables experienced mountain bikers to safely guide riders through mountainous terrain and provide them with a great day out.

The entry point on the British Cycling pathway for most new learners.

Level 3 - is aimed at qualified mountain bike leaders, who wish to extend their remit to include remote terrain and trails of severe technical difficulty.

Cannot be undertaken without a Level 2 qualification

Which Level is correct for my needs?

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Training - Level 2

£

190

Per Person

  1. Dates - 2020
  3. 10 - 11 November - Tues & Wed
  5. 07 - 08 December - Mon & Tues
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Assessment - Level 2

£

99

Per Person

  1. Dates - 2020
  3. 14 October - Wednesday
  5. 18 November - Wednesday
  7. 04 December - Friday
Pay Now

Award Overview

  1. A British Mountain Bike Level 2
  2. Leader can:
  1. Plan and deliver guided mountain bike rides
  2. Lead groups on a 1:8 ratio
  3. Lead during daylight hours
  4. Dynamically risk assess routes
  5. Take groups off road - Bridleways in England and Wales (Tracks and paths in Scotland)
  6. Carry out trail-side repairs
  7. Assess riding abilities in the essential techniques
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Training - Level 2

£

190

Per Person

Dates - 2020

10 - 11 November - Tues & Wed

07 - 08 December - Mon & Tues

Pay Now

Assessment - Level 2

£

99

Per Person

Dates - 2020

14 October - Wednesday

18 November - Wednesday

04 December - Friday

Pay Now

Award Overview

A British Mountain Bike Level 2
Leader can:

  1. Plan and deliver guided mountain bike rides
  2. Lead groups on a 1:8 ratio
  3. Lead during daylight hours
  4. Dynamically risk assess routes
  5. Take groups off road - Bridleways in England and Wales (Tracks and paths in Scotland)
  6. Carry out trail-side repairs
  7. Assess riding abilities in the essential techniques
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Duration

2 days training: 09:00 - 18:00
1 day assessment: 09:00 - 18:00

The biking

Cycling every day, plus classroom sessions
Fitness grade 2
Skill grade B
Group size 4-6 training
Group size 3-4 assessment

Trip Grades

Hire Bikes

Includes - Kit bag with pump, inner tube and multi-tool

Full suspension bike rental

2 days training - £68
1 day assessment - £45
2020 Trek Fuel EX7
(Or similar)

Full suspension bike rental

Extras

Helmet rental: £5

To find out more about our British Mountain Bike Leadership Award Level 2 mountain bike course, please feel free to call our course tutors and chat through your questions in person, or email us.

Contact us
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Duration

2 days training: 09:00 - 18:00
1 day assessment: 09:00 - 18:00

The biking

Cycling every day, plus classroom sessions
Fitness grade 2
Skill grade B
Group size 4-6 training
Group size 3-4 assessment

Trip Grades

Hire bikes

Includes - Kit bag with pump, inner tube and multi-tool

Full suspension bike rental

2 days training - £68
1 day assessment - £45

2020 Trek Fuel EX7
(Or similar)

Full suspension bike rental

Extras

Helmet rental: £5

To find out more about our British Mountain Bike Leadership Award Level 2 mountain bike course, please feel free to call our course tutors and chat through your questions in person, or email us.

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BC Level 2 Mountain Bike Leadership Award Prerequisites

To attend the training you will need to:

  1. Be at least 18 years old.
  2. Have mountain biking experience in a variety of terrain and weather conditions.
  3. Be competent in the techniques and skills required to safely negotiate the typical trail features encountered at this level of award (as a general guide this is comparable to blue / red graded purpose built trails).
  4. Have an appropriate level of physical fitness for a day’s riding in the level 2 leading environment
  5. You will need to provide us with logbook evidence of having undertaken a minimum number of rides in the appropriate terrain within the last 6-12 months. An e-logbook will be sent to you prior to training.
  6. (Preferable) To hold a current two-day outdoor First Aid certificate issued by an HSE registered provider (this can be handed in at a later date, but must be submitted before assessment)

Registration with British Cycling’s Mountain Bike Leadership Programme

When you have reserved your space on one of our courses you need to register with British Cycling’s MTB Leadership Programme at a one-off cost of £120. They provide you with the training manual, log book, free Ride Membership valid for one year and your log in details for the online learning programme NSPCC Child Protection Awareness in Sport and Active Leisure which you need to complete as part of your pre-course work.

Assessment

Practical assessment

The practical assessment consists of an all-day mountain bike journey during which each candidate will be assigned to lead a section of the assessment route of up to 7km working with a ratio of 1:4. You will be expected to deliver a flowing journey whilst demonstrating good leadership and navigational skills.

The assessment procedure is informal and is designed to help you develop your skills as a mountain bike leader. The group you lead can consist of other riders who are also being assessed on the same day and/ or riders who are there, simply to fulfil the role as participants on the ride.

Written assignment

The written assignment is an open book home study task and comprises of a range of short answer questions. This task is based on the information included in the British Cycling Level 2 Mountain Bike Leadership Handbook and other resources provided on the course.

Once payment has been received for your assessment place, the assessment questionnaire will be sent to you via e-mail (paper copies are available upon request) and should be returned to your course provider no later than seven days prior to your practical assessment date. Please ensure you allow plenty of time to complete and return the questionnaire before your assessment day.

BC Level 2 Mountain Bike Leadership Award Prerequisites
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BC Level 2 Mountain Bike Leadership Award Prerequisites

British Cycling Leadership Levels

To attend the training you will need to:

  1. Be at least 18 years old.
  2. Have mountain biking experience in a variety of terrain and weather conditions.
  3. Be competent in the techniques and skills required to safely negotiate the typical trail features encountered at this level of award (as a general guide this is comparable to blue / red graded purpose built trails).
  4. Have an appropriate level of physical fitness for a day’s riding in the level 2 leading environment
  5. You will need to provide us with logbook evidence of having undertaken a minimum number of rides in the appropriate terrain within the last 6-12 months. An e-logbook will be sent to you prior to training.
  6. (Preferable) To hold a current two-day outdoor First Aid certificate issued by an HSE registered provider (this can be handed in at a later date, but must be submitted before assessment)

Registration with British Cycling’s Mountain Bike Leadership Programme

When you have reserved your space on one of our courses you need to register with British Cycling’s MTB Leadership Programme at a one-off cost of £120. They provide you with the training manual, log book, free Ride Membership valid for one year and your log in details for the online learning programme NSPCC Child Protection Awareness in Sport and Active Leisure which you need to complete as part of your pre-course work.

Assessment

Practical assessment

The practical assessment consists of an all-day mountain bike journey during which each candidate will be assigned to lead a section of the assessment route of up to 7km working with a ratio of 1:4. You will be expected to deliver a flowing journey whilst demonstrating good leadership and navigational skills.

The assessment procedure is informal and is designed to help you develop your skills as a mountain bike leader. The group you lead can consist of other riders who are also being assessed on the same day and/ or riders who are there, simply to fulfil the role as participants on the ride.

Written assignment

The written assignment is an open book home study task and comprises of a range of short answer questions. This task is based on the information included in the British Cycling Level 2 Mountain Bike Leadership Handbook and other resources provided on the course.

Once payment has been received for your assessment place, the assessment questionnaire will be sent to you via e-mail (paper copies are available upon request) and should be returned to your course provider no later than seven days prior to your practical assessment date. Please ensure you allow plenty of time to complete and return the questionnaire before your assessment day.

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