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
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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 17. Note: you will only be able to attend your assessment and then lead independently once aged 18.
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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
- 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 be a current British Cycling Member.
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 |
23rd & 24th September 2024 | Cycle Active Brougham Hall, Penrith |
Book |
24th & 25th September 2024 | Glenmore Lodge Aviemore |
Book |
26th & 27th September 2024 | Exmoor Porlock |
Book |
28th & 29th September 2024 | Cyclewise Whinlatter Forest |
Book |
28th & 29th September 2024 | Cycle4Adventure Bishop Auckland |
Book |
7th & 8th October 2024 | Wye MTB Cannop Valley |
Book |
19th & 20th October 2024 |
Velo Coaching Dalby Forest Cycle Hub |
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 |
26th & 27th October 2024 |
Cycle Wild Scotland Scout Hall Pitlochry |
Book |
26th & 27th October 2024 |
Cyclewise |
Book |
2nd & 3rd November 2024 | Pedal MTB Coed y Brenin |
Book |
16th & 17th November 2024 | Exmoor Porlock |
Book |
16th & 17th November 2024 |
Cycle Wild Scotland Scout Hall Pitlochry |
Book |
18th & 19th November 2024 | Wye MTB Cannop Valley |
Book |
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 |
Book |
22nd & 23rd January 2025 | Plas y Brenin Capel Curig, Conwy |
Book |
15th & 16th February 2025 |
Ridelines Ridelines Training Centre, Innerleithen |
Book |
17th & 18th February 2025 | Plas y Brenin Capel Curig, Conwy |
Book |
22nd & 23rd February 2025 |
Cyclewise Whinlatter Forest |
Book |
22nd & 23rd March 2025 |
Cyclewise Whinlatter Forest |
Book |
31st March & 1st April 2025 | Plas y Brenin Capel Curig, Conwy |
Book |
5th April & 6th April 2025 |
Ridelines Ridelines Training Centre, Innerleithen |
Book |
3rd & 4th May 2025 | Plas y Brenin Capel Curig, Conwy |
Book |
7th & 8th June 2025 |
Ridelines Ridelines Training Centre, Innerleithen |
Book |
2nd & 3rd August 2025 |
Ridelines Ridelines Training Centre, Innerleithen |
Book |
11th October & 12th October 2025 |
Ridelines Ridelines Training Centre, Innerleithen |
Book |
18th & 19th October 2025 | Plas y Brenin Capel Curig, Conwy |
Book |
29th November & 30th November 2025 |
Ridelines Ridelines Training Centre, Innerleithen |
Book |
Level 2 Assessment Dates & Venues
Date | Location | Online Booking |
25th September 2024 | Cycle Active Ambleside |
Book |
30th September 2024 |
Velo Coaching Hutton-Le-Hole, N Yorks |
Book |
4th October 2024 |
Cyclewise |
Book |
11th October 2024 | Exmoor - MTB Leadership Quantock Hills |
Book |
11th October 2024 | Plas y Brenin Capel Curig |
Book |
13th October 2024 |
Cycle Wild Scotland Scout Hall Pitlochry |
Book |
13th October 2024 |
Cycle Wild Scotland Scout Hall Pitlochry |
Book |
15th October 2024 | Wye MTB Talybont on Usk |
Book |
18th October 2024 | Ridelines Ridelines Training Centre, Innerleithen |
Book |
19th October 2024 | Pedal MTB Coed y Brenin |
Book |
21st October 2024 |
Velo Coaching Dalby Forest Cycle Hub |
Book |
23rd October 2024 |
Cycle Active |
Book |
8th November 2024 |
Cyclewise |
Book |
10th November 2024 |
Cycle Wild Scotland Scout Hall Pitlochry |
Book |
13th November 2024 |
Wye MTB |
Book |
21st November 2024 | Cycle Active Ambleside |
Book |
22nd November 2024 |
Ridelines |
Book |
24th November 2024 | Exmoor - MTB Leadership Quantock Hills |
Book |
2nd December 2024 |
Wye MTB |
Book |
11th December 2024 |
Cycle Active |
Book |
21st December 2024 | Pedal MTB Coed y Brenin |
Book |
14th February 2025 |
Ridelines Ridelines Training Centre, Innerleithen |
Book |
1st March 2025 | Plas y Brenin Capel Curig, Conwy |
Book |
1st March 2025 |
Cyclewise Coniston |
Book |
4th April 2025 |
Cyclewise Coniston |
Book |
14th April 2025 |
Ridelines Ridelines Training Centre, Innerleithen |
Book |
12th April 2025 | Plas y Brenin Capel Curig, Conwy |
Book |
6th June 2025 |
Ridelines Ridelines Training Centre, Innerleithen |
Book |
1st August 2025 |
Ridelines Ridelines Training Centre, Innerleithen |
Book |
9th August 2025 | Plas y Brenin Capel Curig, Conwy |
Book |
10th October 2025 |
Ridelines Ridelines Training Centre, Innerleithen |
Book |
28th November 2025 |
Ridelines Ridelines Training Centre, Innerleithen |
Book |
Further information
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