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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British Cycling Membership (minimum ride): £44.00
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Training course & registration (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?
Contact the MTB Leadership training provider via the links under 'Dates and Venues'. Training fees are now inclusive of registration, but you will need to take out Membership with British Cycling separately.
As above, after training you will then need to book on a separate assessment date when ready.
Level 2 Training Dates & Venues
| Date | Venue/Location | Website |
| 4th - 5th December 2023 | Wye MTB Pedalabikeaway/Forest of Dean |
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| 4th - 5th December 2023 | CycleActive Brougham Hall, Penrith |
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| 9th - 10th December 2023 | Exmoor Porlock |
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| 9th - 10th December 2023 | Ridelines Ridelines Training Centre, Innerleithen |
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| 6th & 7th January 2024 | Pedal MTB Coed y Brenin |
Book |
| 8th & 9th January 2024 | Wye MTB Cannop Valley |
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| 13th & 14th January 2024 | Velo Coaching Dalby Forest Cycle Hub |
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| 22nd - 23rd January 2024 | Plas y Brenin Capel Curig, Conwy |
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| 29th & 30th January 2024 | Cycle Active Brougham Hall, Penrith |
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| 3rd - 4th February 2024 | Ridelines Ridelines Training Centre, Innerleithen |
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| 5th & 6th February 2024 | Wye MTB Cannop Valley |
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| 19th - 20th February 2024 | Plas y Brenin Capel Curig, Conwy |
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| 20th & 21st February 2024 | Cycle Active Brougham Hall, Penrith |
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| 24th & 25th February 2024 | Cyclewise Whinlatter |
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| 2nd & 3rd March 2024 | Pedal MTB Coed y Brenin |
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| 4th & 5th March 2024 | Wye MTB Cannop Valley |
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| 16th & 17th March 2024 | Cyclewise Whinlatter |
Book |
| 19th & 20th March 2024 | Cycle Active Brougham Hall, Penrith |
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| 23rd - 24th March 2024 | Ridelines Ridelines Training Centre, Innerleithen |
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| 1st & 2nd April 2024 | Plas y Brenin Capel Curig, Conwy |
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| 8th & 9th April 2024 | Glenmore Lodge Aviemore |
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| 13th & 14th April 2024 | Cyclewise Whinlatter |
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| 15th & 16th April 2024 | Wye MTB Cannop Valley |
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| 23rd & 24th April 2024 | Cycle Active Brougham Hall, Penrith |
Book |
| 27th - 28th April 2024 | Ridelines Ridelines Training Centre, Innerleithen |
Book |
| 4th & 5th May 2024 | Pedal MTB Coed y Brenin |
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| 4th & 5th May 2024 | Plas y Brenin Capel Curig, Conwy |
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| 6th & 7th May 2024 | Wye MTB Cannop Valley |
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| 7th & 8th May 2024 | Cycle Active Brougham Hall, Penrith |
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| 25th & 26th May 2024 | Glenmore Lodge Aviemore |
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| 3rd & 4th June 2024 | Wye MTB Cannop Valley |
Book |
| 8th - 9th June 2024 | Ridelines Ridelines Training Centre, Innerleithen |
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| 13th & 14th June 2024 | Glenmore Lodge Aviemore |
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| 24th & 25th June 2024 |
CycleActive Brougham Hall, Penrith |
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| 1st & 2nd July 2024 |
Wye MTB |
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| 6th & 7th July 2024 | Pedal MTB Coed y Brenin |
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| 10th & 11th August 2024 | Ridelines Ridelines Training Centre, Innerleithen |
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| 17th & 18th August 2024 | Glenmore Lodge Aviemore |
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| 27th & 28th August 2024 | Cycle Active Brougham Hall, Penrith |
Book |
| 2nd & 3rd September 2024 | Wye MTB Cannop Valley |
Book |
| 7th & 8th September 2024 | Pedal MTB Coed y Brenin |
Book |
| 13th & 14th September 2024 | Ridelines Ridelines Training Centre, Innerleithen |
Book |
| 23rd & 24th September 2024 | Cycle Active Brougham Hall, Penrith |
Book |
| 24th & 25th September 2024 | Glenmore Lodge Aviemore |
Book |
| 7th & 8th October 2024 | Wye MTB Cannop Valley |
Book |
| 19th & 20th October 2024 | Ridelines Ridelines Training Centre, Innerleithen |
Book |
| 19th & 20th October 2024 | Plas y Brenin Capel Curig, Conwy |
Book |
| 21st & 22nd October 2024 | Cycle Active Brougham Hall, Penrith |
Book |
| 2nd & 3rd November 2024 | Pedal MTB Coed y Brenin |
Book |
| 18th & 19th November 2024 | Wye MTB Cannop Valley |
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| 19th & 20th November 2024 | Cycle Active Brougham Hall, Penrith |
Book |
| 23rd & 24th November 2024 | Ridelines Ridelines Training Centre, Innerleithen |
Book |
| 9th & 10th December 2024 | Wye MTB Cannop Valley |
Book |
| 9th & 10th December 2024 | Cycle Active Brougham Hall, Penrith |
Book |
| 20th & 21st January 2025 | Plas y Brenin Capel Curig, Conwy |
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| 22nd & 23rd January 2025 | Plas y Brenin Capel Curig, Conwy |
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| 17th & 18th February 2025 | Plas y Brenin Capel Curig, Conwy |
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| 31st March & 1st April 2025 | Plas y Brenin Capel Curig, Conwy |
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| 3rd & 4th May 2025 | Plas y Brenin Capel Curig, Conwy |
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| 18th & 19th October 2025 | Plas y Brenin Capel Curig, Conwy |
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Assessment Dates & Venues
| Date | Location | Online Booking |
| 6th December 2023 | CycleActive Brougham Hall, Penrith |
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| 11th December 2023 | Wye MTB Pedalabikeaway/Forest of Dean |
Book |
| 11th December 2023 | Ridelines Ridelines Training Centre, Innerleithen |
Book |
| 10th January 2024 | Wye MTB Talybont on Usk |
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| 31st January 2024 | Cycle Active Ambleside |
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| 5th February 2024 | Ridelines Ridelines Training Centre, Innerleithen |
Book |
| 9th February 2024 | Cyclewise Coniston |
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| 17th February 2024 | Pedal MTB Coed y Brenin |
Book |
| 22nd February 2024 | Cycle Active Ambleside |
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| 28th February 2024 | Wye MTB Talybont on Usk |
Book |
| 2nd March 2024 | Plas y Brenin Capel Curig, Conwy |
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| 8th March 2024 | Cyclewise Coniston |
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| 18th March 2024 | Wye MTB Talybont on Usk |
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| 21st March 2024 | Cycle Active Ambleside |
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| 25th March 2024 | Ridelines Ridelines Training Centre, Innerleithen |
Book |
| 6th April 2024 | Glenmore Lodge Aviemore |
Book |
| 7th April 2024 | Glenmore Lodge Aviemore |
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| 13th April 2024 | Plas y Brenin Capel Curig, Conwy |
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| 20th April 2024 | Cyclewise Coniston |
Book |
| 20th April 2024 | Pedal MTB Coed y Brenin |
Book |
| 25th April 2024 | Cycle Active Ambleside |
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| 29th April 2024 | Wye MTB Talybont on Usk |
Book |
| 3rd May 2024 | Ridelines Ridelines Training Centre, Innerleithen |
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| 9th May 2024 |
Cycle Active |
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| 22nd May 2024 |
Wye MTB |
Book |
| 10th June 2024 | Ridelines Ridelines Training Centre, Innerleithen |
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| 15th June 2024 | Glenmore Lodge Aviemore |
Book |
| 26th June 2024 |
Cycle Active |
Book |
| 29th June 2024 | Pedal MTB Coed y Brenin |
Book |
| 3rd August 2024 | Glenmore Lodge Aviemore |
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| 9th August 2024 | Ridelines Ridelines Training Centre, Innerleithen |
Book |
| 10th August 2024 | Plas y Brenin Capel Curig, Conwy |
Book |
| 17th August 2024 | Pedal MTB Coed y Brenin |
Book |
| 29th August 2024 |
Cycle Active |
Book |
| 11th September 2024 |
Wye MTB |
Book |
| 13th September 2024 | Ridelines Ridelines Training Centre, Innerleithen |
Book |
| 23rd September 2024 | Glenmore Lodge Aviemore |
Book |
| 25th September 2024 | Cycle Active Ambleside |
Book |
| 15th October 2024 | Wye MTB Talybont on Usk |
Book |
| 18th October 2024 | Ridelines Ridelines Training Centre, Innerleithen |
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| 19th October 2024 | Pedal MTB Coed y Brenin |
Book |
| 23rd October 2024 |
Cycle Active |
Book |
| 13th November 2024 |
Wye MTB |
Book |
| 21st November 2024 | Cycle Active Ambleside |
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| 22nd November 2024 |
Ridelines |
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| 2nd December 2024 |
Wye MTB |
Book |
| 11th December 2024 |
Cycle Active |
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| 21st December 2024 | Pedal MTB Coed y Brenin |
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| 1st March 2025 | Plas y Brenin Capel Curig, Conwy |
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| 12th April 2025 | Plas y Brenin Capel Curig, Conwy |
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| 9th August 2025 | Plas y Brenin Capel Curig, Conwy |
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