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.
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You are required to attend and evidence a two-day outdoor First Aid course on completion of your Assessment.
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 | Region | Tutor | Website | Phone | |
| 9 - 10 October 2021 |
Leisure and Culture Dundee Clatto Barns, nr Clatto Country Park, Dundee DD3 9PJ |
Scotland | Lewis Jones |
01382 435911 |
lewis.jones@leisureandculturedundee.com | |
| 9 - 10 October 2021 |
WyeMTB |
South | David Windebank / Gareth Sheppard | www.wyeMTB.co.uk | 07887 998795 | info@wyemtb.co.uk |
| 9 - 10 October 2021 |
Cyclewise Training Whinlatter Forest Park |
North West | Rich Martin/Craig Scott/ Ed Braithwaite | www.cyclewise.co.uk | 01768 898775 | bookings@cyclewise.co.uk |
| 16 - 17 October 2021 |
MTB Leadership Porlock, Exmoor |
South West | Dan French | www.mtbleadership.com | 07976 208279 | info@mtbleadership.com |
| 18-19 October 2021 |
WyeMTB Afan Lodge, Afan Road, Duffryn Rhondda, |
Wales | David Windebank / Gareth Sheppard | www.wyeMTB.co.uk | 07887 998795 | info@wyemtb.co.uk |
| 23 - 24 October 2021 |
Plas y Brenin Capel Curig,ConwyLL24 0ET |
Wales | James Bruton / Paul Warnock | www.pyb.co.uk | 01690 720214 | bookings@pyb.co.uk |
| 23 - 24 October 2021 |
Cycle Wild Scotland Pitlochry |
Scotland | Jules Fincham | www.cyclewildscotland.co.uk | 07786882857 | info@cyclewildscotland.co.uk |
| 1-2 November 2021 |
Glenmore Lodge Glenmore, Aviemore, PG22 1QU |
Scotland | Alex Parmenter | www.glenmorelodge.org.uk | 01479 861256 | bookings@glenmorelodge.org.uk |
| 06 - 07 November 2021 |
Pedal MTB Ltd Coed Y Brenin DolgellauLL40 2HZ |
Wales | Al Seaton / Ed Roberts | www.pedalmtb.co.uk | 01492 338877 | info@pedalmtb.co.uk |
| 06 - 07 November 2021 |
Cyclewise TrainingWhilatter Forest ParkCA12 5TW |
North West | Rich Martin / Craig Scott / Ed Braithwaite | www.cyclewise.co.uk | 01768 898775 | bookings@cyclewise.co.uk |
| 11 - 12 November 2021 |
CycleActive Brougham HallPenrithCA10 2DE |
North West | Rich Barnard /Jon Chalmers | www.CycleActive.com | 01768840400 | admin@cycleactive.com |
| 13 - 14 November 2021 |
MTB Leadership Porlock, Exmoor |
South West | Dan French | www.mtbleadership.com | 07976 208279 | info@mtbleadership.com |
| 13 - 14 November 2021 |
Ridelines MTB Centre of Scotland, Glentress EH45 8ND |
Scotland | Andy Weir | www.ridelines.co.uk | 07817 792544 | andy@ridelines.co.uk |
| 20 - 21 November 2021 |
Cycle Wild Scotland Pitlochry |
Scotland | Jules Fincham | www.cyclewildscotland.co.uk | 07786882857 | info@cyclewildscotland.co.uk |
| 29-30 November 2021 |
WyeMTB Pedalabikeaway Cannop Valley, GL16 7EH |
South | David Windebank / Gareth Sheppard | www.wyeMTB.co.uk | 07887 998795 | info@wyemtb.co.uk |
| 06-07 December 2021 |
WyeMTB PedalabikeawayCannop Valley, GL16 7EH |
South | David Windebank / Gareth Sheppard | www.wyeMTB.co.uk | 07887 998795 | info@wyemtb.co.uk |
| 07 - 08 December 2021 |
CycleActive Brougham HallPenrithCA10 2DE |
North West | Rich Barnard /Jon Chalmers | www.CycleActive.com | 01768840400 | admin@cycleactive.com |
| 11 - 12 December 2021 |
MTB Leadership Porlock, Exmoor |
South West | Dan French | www.mtbleadership.com | 07976 208279 | info@mtbleadership.com |
| 26 - 27 March 2022 |
Leisure and Culture Dundee Clatto Barns, nr Clatto Country Park, Dundee DD3 9PJ |
Scotland | Lewis Jones | www.ancrum.com | 01382 435911 | lewis.jones@leisureandculturedundee.com |
| 11 - 12 June 2022 |
Leisure and Culture Dundee Clatto Barns, nr Clatto Country Park, Dundee DD3 9PJ |
Scotland | Lewis Jones | www.ancrum.com | 01382 435911 | lewis.jones@leisureandculturedundee.com |
Assessment Dates & Venues
| Date | Venue | Region | Tutor | Website | Phone | |
| 08 October 2021 |
MTB Leadership Quantock Hills |
South West | Dan French | www.mtbleadership.com | 07976 208279 | info@mtbleadership.com |
| 9 October 2021 |
Glenmore Lodge Glenmore, Aviemore, PG22 1QU |
Scotland | Alex Parmenter | www.glenmorelodge.org.uk | 01479 861256 | bookings@glenmorelodge.org.uk |
| 10 October 2021 |
Cycle Wild Scotland Pitlochry |
Scotland | Jules Fincham | www.cyclewildscotland.co.uk | 07786882857 | info@cyclewildscotland.co.uk |
| 13 October 2021 |
Cycle Wild Scotland Pitlochry |
Scotland | Jules Fincham | www.cyclewildscotland.co.uk | 07786882857 | info@cyclewildscotland.co.uk |
| 16 October 2021 |
Pedal MTB Ltd Coed Y BreninDolgellau |
Wales | Al Seaton / Ed Roberts | www.pedalmtb.co.uk | 01492 338877 | info@pedalmtb.co.uk |
| 18 October 2021 |
CycleActive Ambleside LA22 9AN |
North West | Rich Barnard /Jon Chalmers | www.CycleActive.com | 01768840400 | admin@cycleactive.com |
| 20 October 2021 |
WyeMTB Afan Lodge, Port TalbotSA13 3ES |
Wales | David Windebank / Gareth Sheppard | www.wyemtb.co.uk | 07887 998795 | info@wyemtb.co.uk |
| 3 November 2021 |
Glenmore Lodge Glenmore, Aviemore, PG22 1QU |
Scotland | Alex Parmenter | www.glenmorelodge.org.uk | 01479 861256 | bookings@glenmorelodge.org.uk |
| 12 November 2021 |
Ride Lines MTBCentre of Scotland, Glentress, EH45 8NB |
Scotland | Andy Weir | www.ridelines.co.uk | 07817 792544 | andy@ridelines.co.uk |
| 13 November 2021 |
Leisure and Culture Dundee Clatto Barns, nr Clatto Country Park, Dundee DD3 9PJ |
Scotland | Lewis Jones | www.ancrum.com | 01382 435911 | lewis.jones@leisureandculturedundee.com |
| 13 November 2021 |
CycleActive Ambleside LA22 9AN |
North West | Rich Barnard /Jon Chalmers | www.CycleActive.com | 01768840400 | admin@cycleactive.com |
| 21 November 2021 |
WyeMTB Talybont on Usk, Brecon, LD3 7JE |
Wales | David Windebank / Gareth Sheppard | www.wyemtb.co.uk | 07887 998795 | info@wyemtb.co.uk |
| 27 November 2021 |
MTB Leadership Quantock Hills |
South West | Dan French | www.mtbleadership.com | 07976 208279 | info@mtbleadership.com |
| 28 November 2021 |
Cycle Wild Scotland Pitlochry |
Scotland | Jules Fincham | www.cyclewildscotland.co.uk | 07786882857 | info@cyclewildscotland.co.uk |
| 09 December 2021 |
CycleActive AmblesideLA22 9AN |
North West | Rich Barnard /Jon Chalmers | www.CycleActive.com | 01768840400 | admin@cycleactive.com |
| 13 December 2021 |
WyeMTB Talybont on Usk, Brecon, LD3 7JE |
Wales | David Windebank / Gareth Sheppard | www.wyemtb.co.uk | 07887 998795 | info@wyemtb.co.uk |
| 17 December 2021 |
MTB Leadership Quantock Hills |
South West | Dan French | www.mtbleadership.com | 07976 208279 | info@mtbleadership.com |
| 18 December 2021 |
Pedal MTB Ltd Coed Y BreninDolgellauLL40 2HZ |
Wales | Al Seaton / Ed Roberts | www.pedalmtb.co.uk | 01492 338877 | info@pedalmtb.co.uk |
| 23 April 2022 |
Leisure and Culture Dundee Clatto Barns, nr Clatto Country Park, Dundee DD3 9PJ |
Scotland | Lewis Jones | www.ancrum.com | 01382 435911 | lewis.jones@leisureandculturedundee.com |
| 25 June 2022 |
Leisure and Culture Dundee Clatto Barns, nr Clatto Country Park, Dundee DD3 9PJ |
Scotland | Lewis Jones | www.ancrum.com | 01382 435911 | lewis.jones@leisureandculturedundee.com |
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