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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Registration fee with British Cycling: £77.00
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British Cycling Membership (minimum ride): £43.00
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Training course (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 18 years old and 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 of Ride level or above.
- 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?
If you have previously been a British Cycling member you must renew your Ride membership before registering with the MTB Leadership programme.
Training and Assessment days are delivered by our licenced providers.
Please contact the relevant provider directly and book on to a course once you have registered.
Level 2 Training Dates & Venues
| Date | Venue/Location | Website |
| 6th - 8th August 2022 |
MTB Leadership |
Book |
| 13th -14th August 2022 |
Cycle Wild Scotland |
Book |
| 13th - 14th August 2022 |
Glenmore Lodge |
Book |
| 15th - 16th August 2022 |
CycleActive Penrith, Cumbria |
Book |
| 27th - 28th August 2022 |
Ridelines Ridelines Training Centre, Innerleithen |
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| 3rd - 4th September 2022 |
Pedal MTB Ltd Coed Y Brenin, Dolgellau |
Book |
| 3rd - 4th September 2022 |
MTB Leadership |
Book |
| 10th - 11th September 202 |
Cycle Wild Scotland |
Book |
| 10th - 11th September 2022 |
Cyclewise |
Book |
| 10th - 11th September 2022 |
Cycle4Adventure Hamsterley Forest |
Book |
| 10th - 11th September 2022 |
Plas y Brenin Capel Curig, Conwy |
Book |
| 10th - 11th September 2022 |
Glenmore Lodge |
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| 26th - 27th September 2022 |
CycleActive Penrith, Cumbria |
Book |
| 1st - 2nd October 2022 |
Glenmore Lodge |
Book |
| 1st - 2nd October 2022 |
Thornbridge Outdoors |
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| 10th - 11th October 2022 |
CycleActive |
Book |
| 15th - 16th October 2022 |
MTB Leadership |
Book |
| 15th - 16th October 2022 |
Cycle Wild Scotland |
Book |
| 19th - 20th September 2022 |
Wye MTB Pedalabikeaway/Forest of Dean |
Book |
| 1st - 2nd October 2022 |
Cyclewise |
Book |
| 1st - 2nd October 2022 |
Ridelines |
Book |
| 17th - 18th October 2022 |
Wye MTB Pedalabikeaway/Forest of Dean |
Book |
| 22nd - 23rd October 2022 |
Plas y Brenin |
Book |
| 31st October - 1st Novmeber 2022 |
Glenmore Lodge |
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| 1st - 2nd November 2022 |
Glenmore Lodge |
Book |
| 5th - 6th November 2022 |
Pedal MTB Ltd |
Book |
| 8th - 9th November 2022 |
CycleActive |
Book |
| 12th - 13th November 2022 |
Cycle Wild Scotland |
Book |
| 12th - 13th November 2022 |
Cyclewise |
Book |
| 19th - 20th November 2022 |
Ridelines |
Book |
| 21st - 22nd November 2022 |
Wye MTB |
Book |
| 26th - 27th November 2022 |
MTB Leadership |
Book |
| 3rd - 4th December 2022 |
Thornbridge Outdoors |
Book |
| 3rd - 4th December 2022 |
Cyclewise |
Book |
| 5th - 6th December 2022 |
Wye MTB |
Book |
| 7th - 8th December 2022 |
CycleActive |
Book |
| 10th - 12th December 2022 |
MTB Leadership |
Book |
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20th - 21st February 2023 |
Plas y Brenin |
Book |
Assessment Dates & Venues
| Date | Location | Online Booking |
| 5th August 2022 |
Fells and Forests |
Book |
| 6th August 2022 |
Glenmore Lodge |
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| 8th August 2022 |
Glenmore Lodge |
Book |
| 17th August 2022 |
CycleActive |
Book |
| 19th August 2022 |
MTB Leadership |
Book |
| 21st August 2022 |
Cycle Wild Scotland |
Book |
| 21st August 2022 |
PYB/ Mountain Training Trust |
Book |
| 30th August 2022 |
Ridelines Ridelines Training Centre, Innerleithen, |
Book |
| 3rd September 2022 |
Glenmore Lodge |
Book |
| 10th September 2022 |
Cyclewise |
Book |
| 14th September 2022 |
Wye MTB Talybont on Usk, Brecon Beacons |
Book |
| 16th September 2022 |
MTB Leadership |
Book |
| 17th September 2022 |
Glenmore Lodge |
Book |
| 18th September 2022 |
Cycle Wild Scotland |
Book |
| 28th September 2022 |
CycleActive |
Book |
| 30th September 2022 |
Thornbridge Outdoors |
Book |
| 3rd October 2022 |
Ridelines Ridelines Training Centre, Innerleithen |
Book |
| 3rd October 2022 |
Cycle4Adventure Northumberland/ Co. Durham |
Book |
| 7th October 2022 |
Cyclewise |
Book |
| 9th October 2022 |
Glenmore Lodge |
Book |
| 9th October 2022 |
PYB/ Mountain Training Trust |
Book |
| 12th October 2022 |
Wye MTB Talybont on Usk, Brecon Beacons |
Book |
| 12th October 2022 |
CycleActive |
Book |
| 15th October 2022 |
Pedal MTB Ltd Coed Y Brenin, Dolgellau |
Book |
| 21st October 2022 |
MTB Leadership |
Book |
| 30th October 2022 |
Cycle Wild Scotland |
Book |
| 2nd November 2022 |
Glenmore Lodge |
Book |
| 10th November 2022 | CycleActive Ambleside, Cumbria |
Book |
| 16th November 2022 |
Wye MTB Talybont on Usk, Brecon Beacons |
Book |
| 20th November 2022 |
MTB Leadership |
Book |
| 18th November 2022 |
Cyclewise |
Book |
| 27th November 2022 |
Cycle Wild Scotland |
Book |
| 2nd December 2022 |
Thornbridge Outdoors |
Book |
| 9th December 2022 |
CycleActive |
Book |
| 14th December 2022 |
Wye MTB Talybont on Usk, Brecon Beacons |
Book |
| 16th December 2022 |
MTB Leadership |
Book |
| 17th December 2022 |
Pedal MTB Ltd Coed Y Brenin, Dolgellau |
Book |
| 4th March 2023 |
Plas y Brenin Capel Curig, Conwy |
Book |
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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