Key content 

Mountain biking is one of the most accessible, enjoyable introductions to group cycling. Cycling UK's Mountain Bike Leader course enables you to lead groups on gentle terrain less than 600m above sea level and without the need for riders to steer a path around obstacles.  

The course includes tuition for your own off-road skills, and assessment of your new-found skills.

 

Course outcomes 

This course will equip you to:

• Lead groups of adults, young people and children on rides

• Manage groups with a range of riding experience 

• Prepare for rides, anticipate and minimise safety factors

• Develop and apply risk assessments, operating procedures and dynamic risk management

• Provide fun, engaging and developmental sessions for your participants

• Understand access rights across the UK and beyond

• Complete and review rides, using self-reflective principles

 

Please note: During the course you may ride at a level above that of Trail level terrain. 

 

Skill level 

Basic. Hold a valid first aid certificate

 

Terrain 

Non-technical riding - relatively smooth tracks and trails

 

Basic: Ability to ride 16km in Off Road terrain.

 

Prerequisites 

• At least one year's experience of regular riding in easy off-road terrain.

• Comfortably ride in Red Terrain.

• Have ridden in poor weather.

• Logbook with a minimum of 30 rides.

• Ability to ride 16km in Off Road terrain.

• 16 Hour Outdoor First Aid Course.

• Minimum age 18