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 Mountain Biking Courses
SMBLA Leadership Awards
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If you want to lead young people on mountain bike journeys you need to be qualified. Even leading adults, for which no qualification is required, it’s good to know that you’re operating under the umbrella of the National Governing Body (NGB) of cycling. It’s reassuring for those cycling with you too, knowing that they are in the hands of a qualified leader.
At CycleActive we run Scottish Mountain Bike Leader Association (SMBLA) leadership courses, which allow those who qualify to lead groups anywhere in the UK (and some other countries) subject to certain conditions. The leadership awards are recognised by British Cycling (BC) and as a leader and BC member you can benefit from free professional insurance in recognition of your affiliation to the NGB.
Courses are generally run from the CycleActive centre at Brougham Hall in Penrith, or Meadowbank in Ambleside. This gives you access to great local trails, carefully organised teaching areas and a good range of accommodation choices nearby too. However, for groups we can travel to any location in the UK if needed.
There are two levels of qualification:
Trail Cycle Leader (TCL)
This two-day course, followed by a one-day assessment, is the core qualification for anyone wishing to lead groups of mountain bikers, especially youth groups. It covers a whole range of skills from bike navigation to trailside repairs and basic skills coaching – a full syllabus is available on request. There are restrictions to where you can lead with this course (altitude / distance from help / level of terrain) but for most outdoor centres and private leaders it is the benchmark qualification that makes biking safer and more enjoyable for all future clients.
Mountain Bike Leader (MBL)
This two-day course, followed by a one-day assessment, is the next step after TCL and trains you in the advanced skills required to lead groups higher and deeper into the mountains. To do this safely and with the benefit of insurance, backed by best practice, you need to get this further qualification. Again the syllabus is broad and builds on all of the riding, maintenance, leadership and other skills worked on during your TCL training.
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Trail Cycle Leader
(TCL)
Price:
£120 for training
£60 for assessment
Duration:
2 days training
1 day assessment
The biking:
every day, plus classroom sessions
Fully guided
Fitness grade 2
Skill grade B
Group size 4-8 training
Group size 2-4 assessment
What’s included:
Professional instruction from an experienced SMBLA Tutor
Training room facilities
Guidance in registrations and insurance
Pre-course information pack
Special offers from our partners and sponsors
Training Course Dates:
2008
14 to 15 April
28 to 29 April
7 to 8 May
11 to 12 June
23 to 24 June
7 to 8 July
4 to 5 August
1 to 2 September
22 to 23 September
27 to 28 October
10 to 11 November
8 to 9 December
Assessment Dates:
2008
16 April
30 April
9 May
13 June
25 June
9 July
6 August
3 September
24 September
29 October
12 November
10 December
Mountain Bike Leader
(MBL)
Price:
£120 for training
£60 for assessment
Duration:
2 days training
1 day assessment
The biking:
every day, plus classroom sessions
Fully guided
Fitness grade 3
Skill grade C
Group size 4-8
What’s included:
Professional instruction from an experienced SMBLA Tutor
Training room facilities
Training Course Dates:
2008
7 to 8 April
19 to 20 May
15 to 16 September
19 to 20 November
Assessment Dates:
2008
21 May
17 September
21 November
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