Hull: Mountain Bike Leaders Course

Are you interested in a fully funded 3 day Mountain Bike Leaders course accredited through Cycling UK?

Mountain biking is one of the most accessible, enjoyable introductions to group cycling. This Mountain Bike Leaders course enables you to lead groups on gentle terrain less than 600m above sea level and without the need for riders to steer a path around obstacles.

This course includes tuition for your own off-road skills, and assessment of your new-found skill.

• Skill level: Basic
• Hold a valid first aid certificate
• You will be riding on non-technical riding, relatively smooth tracks and trails
• Fitness level: Basic

Pre-requisites:

• At least one year’s experience of regular riding in easy off-road terrain
• Have ridden in poor weather
• Hold a valid first aid certificate
• Ability to ride 16km in Off Road terrain
• Minimum age 18

This course will equip you to:

• Lead groups of adults, young people and children on rides
• Manage groups with a range of riding experience
• Prepare for rides, anticipate and minimise safety factors
• Develop and apply risk assessments, operating procedures and dynamic risk management
• Provide fun, engaging and developmental sessions for your participants
• Understand access rights across the UK and beyond
• Complete and review rides, using self-reflective principles

2019 Course dates

April 2019 – tbc

May 2019 – 24th to 26th

June 2019 – 21st to 23rd

July 2019 – 19th to 21st

For more information, contact SMYP Education & Training. Telephone 01482 805263 (Lines staffed Mon-Thur 9.30am until 1pm) or email mrogers@stmichaelsnorthhull.org.uk or jlorenz@stmichaelsnorthhull.org.uk