Want to lead rides and share your passion for Mountain biking? Then this could be the course for you.
Our two day MBCUK accredited Level 1 Trail Leader (TL) training and assessment is aimed at people want to lead rides on terrain of low to moderate technical difficulty.
The Level 1 Trail Leader course is a two day (+ pre course training online) course in cycle coaching and leading, in both an on and off road environment. Our awesome, friendly tutors will guide you through the two days to build your confidence and skills to give you the best opportunity to become a level 1 TL.
The aim of the Level 1 Trail Leader course is to train and assess you to lead cycling activities, on and off road using evidence of your previous logbook experience, personal riding skills and coaching/leading ability in a variety of terrains and biking scenarios.
It is also aimed at training and assessing your theoretical and practical ability in, navigation, safety and group management, trailside maintenance, planning and risk assessments, coaching (Sports Coach UK modules) and instruction and emergency procedures.
The Level 1 Trail Leader certificate will allow you to lead and coach on cycle permitted areas or unmarked cycle trails with a risk assessment, on low to moderate terrain.
The course can also be done as a combined Level 1 Trail Leader & Level 2 Technical Trail Leader if you are a more experienced candidate. This can be done on the same two days and is great for you if you are already a TL or have more experience and have the desire to lead and coach on more difficult terrain.
The Level 2 TTL certificate will allow you to lead and coach on cycle permitted areas or unmarked cycle trails with a risk assessment, on terrain up to and including 'difficult'.
If you have any queries about whether you should aim for the TL or TTL then have a look at the pre requisites below or drop us a line: info@proridemtb.com
Trails used: Fire roads, greens and blues and some road sections in the Forest of Dean or Cwmcarn.
Max group size: 6
Timings: 9:30 - 5 on both days
A Minimum age 18 years for the TL or combined TLL and TTL options.
Must be competent in personal cycling skills and have completed the online Pre Course Study (Rider Profile & simple question paper)
For the TL only option you need to have 20 logged off road rides, on varied terrain and Mountain Bike Environments. Drop us an email if you are unsure about this.
For the TTL combined option you need to have 40 off road rides of over 5 hours including leading groups. Drop us an email if you are unsure about this.
You must obtain a valid first aid certificate after the course to allow you to lead rides.
You must obtain approriate insurance after the course and before you lead, such as the ABCC insurance we use.