Name: British Cycling Off Road Leader Award (Fundamentals)
SKU: 744736
Price: 325 GBP
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British Cycling Off Road Leader Award (Fundamentals)

£325

LEAD ON MORE CHALLENGING TERRAIN WITH THE Trail Leader Award (Level 2).

Great leadership begins with this industry standard qualification. When operating in the great outdoors it is crucial that a mountain bike leader is properly trained and qualified to deal with all eventualities. The Level 2 qualification provides expert advice to enable you to be confident as a leader in a variety of terrain, while allowing you the freedom to tailor rides to suit you and your group’s needs.

Confidently plan and lead rides that cover more distance and more varied terrain with the the tools you’ll get on this course.

Description

British Cycling Off Road Leader Award

Build the confidence to inspire others

Every great ride begins with someone willing to lead it.

The British Cycling Off Road Leader Award is the ideal starting point for riders who want to confidently lead safe, enjoyable and inclusive group rides on gravel tracks, forest roads, bridleways and non technical off road trails. Whether your goal is to support your local club, work within the outdoor industry or simply share your passion for cycling with friends and family, this nationally recognised qualification gives you the skills and confidence to do it well.

Delivered by Ridelines in the Tweed Valley, you will learn through a combination of online learning and practical coaching in real riding environments. Our experienced tutors create a relaxed and supportive atmosphere where learning is hands on, engaging and immediately relevant to real world riding.

Throughout the course you will develop the knowledge to plan enjoyable rides, assess risk, manage groups, deal with incidents and keep riders moving with simple trailside repairs. You will also gain valuable experience in communication, decision making and leadership, helping you become a calm and capable ride leader.

This award is suitable for mountain bikes, gravel bikes, electric bikes and adaptive cycles. It is the perfect first step for anyone looking to begin their leadership journey before progressing onto the British Cycling Trail Leader Award.

What you will learn

Planning safe and enjoyable rides
Group leadership and communication
Basic navigation and route planning
Risk assessment and incident management
Simple trailside mechanical repairs
Environmental awareness and responsible leadership

Who is this course for

Club riders and volunteers
Outdoor instructors
Schools and activity providers
Mountain bikers and gravel riders who want to lead others with confidence

If you enjoy bringing people together through riding and want the knowledge to lead memorable days on the trails, the British Cycling Off Road Leader Award is the perfect place to begin.

Additional information

COURSE LOCATION:	Ridelines HQ. 18 High Street Innerleithen. EH44 6HF
AVAILABILITY:	See listed course dates or get in touch to arrange a closed course or assessment for your group.
KIT LIST:	Basics: Suitable MTB in good working condition, Helmet, Gloves, Rucksack, Refreshments & food, spare clothes / layers. Appropriate clothing for prevailing conditions.
ASSESSMENTS:	The practical assessment consists of a full day mountain bike journey of 5-6 hours, shared with other candidates and the tutor. During the ride, each candidate will be assigned to lead individual sections of the route. The assessment route is pre-planned by the us and is designed to enable you to demonstrate your competence at the limits of the remit of a Level 2 Mountain Bike Leader. You will be expected to fulfil all the assessment criteria of the award including tracking the progress of the group at all times whether leading at that moment or not and could be asked to respond to questions or perform the role of a leader at any time. You will be expected to provide a flowing journey whilst demonstrating good leadership and navigational skills, using a map as your primary navigation tool. Your group management, leadership and trailside repairs skills will be verified out on the trail by the tutor using a combination of real situations and simulation based questioning and practical sessions. The assessment is designed to put learners under a proportionate level of pressure that reflects the role of a Level 2 Mountain Bike Leader. The tutor will facilitate your assessment throughout the day to also encourage an environment of continuous learning. They will support all learners to understand where their personal skill set meets the qualification requirements including explaining where and why, if it is not yet at the required standard. All learners will be provided with personal action plans for future development after the assessment.

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