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Bike NGB Courses

British Cycling Off-Road Leader

The Fundamentals of mountain bike leadership is the newest of British Cycling's leadership awards and is the entry level into the mountain bike leadership scheme.


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2 Days

Plas y Brenin

Instructor Ratio1:4

Location

Plas y Brenin

Length

2 Days

Instructor Ratio

1:4

Course Breakdown

Overview

British Cycling, Scottish Cycling, and experts in the outdoor industry, have developed a course that combines online learning with face-to-face training and assessment to give you all the skills you need to lead mountain bike rides.

Though you might already be a regular on group or club rides off-road (and therefore wondering where this award fits in), there are a few important elements to the qualification that will both empower and protect you for future activity:

  • Learn leadership principles and skills from the most experienced mountain bike tutors in the country.
  • Get the most out of your route planning with a dedicated module.
  • Keep rolling with the knowledge to fix simple trailside repairs.
  • Be prepared with plans to manage accidents and emergencies – plus you’ll undergo first aid training in order to qualify.
  • Get protected with leader insurance.

The course is ideal for anyone who wants to lead groups using mixed road and off-road environments. This might include rides that are already taking place but require development and insurance, or perhaps you are looking to organise activity for your school, college, activity centre – or simply a group of friends.

Your remit would be to lead on terrain that ranges from the urban fringe and gravel tracks through to open countryside, woodland, and most trail centre blue routes.

The Objectives

On successful completion of the training and assessment, you will be qualified to lead groups of mountain bikers.

What to Expect

What to Expect Two days of guided riding in and around Snowdonia What does the course include? 3-4 hours of e-learning via British Cycling Learning 16 hours training and assessment course with a British Cycling Accredited Provider

Experience Required

The minimum age to attend a course is 17 years old. You must be able to ride a mountain bike (or another appropriate bike for the terrain) comfortably on roads with some traffic, off-road and mountain bike trails up to blue grade, be regularly riding and have an appropriate level of fitness. Complete a logbook to evidence your recent rides. We recommend a minimum of ten rides of at least 1 hour and five rides of at least 2.5 hours duration (inclusive alternatives are available by request) over the last six months. 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 Fundamentals of Mountain Bike Leadership, 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 These can occur after your Fundamental of Mountain Bike Leadership course, but your award will only be provided on receipt and acceptance of these.

How Should I Prepare?

Be able to ride the equivalent of blue mountain biking terrain and fit enough to ride 20 kilometres.

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What's Included? Res vs Non-Res

Res

Non-Res

Instruction & Coaching

Expert, trained & qualified instructors

In-depth local knowledge

200+ years of combined team experience

PYB coaching ethos & tailored delivery

Fully insured for all activities

 Our instructor team shares venue insights, local tips, and tailors your experience based on individual and group needs.

Accomodation

Shared En Suite

Shared with your course attendees

Single En Suite Upgrade

Food

Fully Catered

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Packed Lunch

Afternoon Tea & Cake

Tea, Coffee and Cakes on arrival back at PYB

Two Course Evening Meal

Expedition / Camp Food

Facilities

Kit Hire & Course Equipment

Climbing Wall Access

Subject to availability, T&C’s apply

Laundry

Drying room

Evening lectures

Some at additional cost if lectures are charged

On-site physio

By appointment

Lake access

Free On-Site Parking

Free Wi-Fi

24hr front desk

Bar and restaurant access

In-Course Transport

Scheduled courses only*

Rolling Pool

T&C’s apply

EV Charger

* In-Course Transport is included for all scheduled courses. For Private Instruction, in-course transport arrangements need to be booked in addition (subject to availability at an additional cost).

Further Information

General CoursesScottish Winter CoursesSummer Camps

If you’re unsure which option is best for you, feel free to contact us — we’ll be happy to talk you through it.

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Kit List

We offer extensive kit lists to help you prepare for your course, including our recommendations for the best in the business. We also have a wide range of equipment available for hire on-site at no extra cost.

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