Essential Information
Pricing
Training £175.00 per person. NOW INCLUDING registration with British Cycling
Assessment
£145.00 per person
(NB. For training and assessment a valid British Cycling membership is required -
SPECIAL OFFER
Book and pay for level Night Leader training and assessment together, and pay before the training course and save 10%
£288.00
Course Duration
Training -
Assessment – One evening
Course Dates
For MTB Leadership Courses dates please see below, or click here
The Mountain Bike Night Leader Award is for qualified British Cycling Mountain Bike Leaders who wish to extend their skills and provides further opportunities for your groups by riding through twilight and darkness.
Utilising your existing mountain bike leadership experience and knowledge, this course focuses particularly on safe and effective leadership skills used during dark conditions including those of communication, motivation, organisation and decision making coupled with detailed route planning and navigation. It expands on the development and implementation of robust emergency action and late back procedures. The course also covers additional risk factors when leading in the at night and highway factors comprising legal lighting requirements.
What does the course include?
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The assessment is to be booked once you’ve had enough time to hone the skills and knowledge you have obtained on your training days. The maximum time to complete your award is 18 months.
What do I need to be able to register?
The minimum age to attend a course is 18 years old and you must hold a minimum of British Cycling Ride membership. You will need to be qualified as a Level 2 or 3 Mountain Bike Leader, Trail Cycle Leader, Scottish MBLA or fulfil the requirements of the direct entry pathway.
You must have substantial mountain biking experience in various terrains and weather conditions, plus appropriate and suitable personal equipment for yourself to mountain bike in the dark and for leading in daylight.
On or prior to your training day you will need to provide evidence of 10 quality rides in the dark, of at least 2 hours duration. We have a free online Logbook that can be downloaded or printed.
You are required to attend and evidence a two-
How do I register and book on a course?
You only need to register for the MTB Leadership programme once therefore if you have completed the British Cycling MTB Leader Level 2 or 3 award, you do not need to register again. If you have previously been a British Cycling member you must renew your Ride membership before registering for the programme.
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Saturday 10th February 2024 |
2.00pm to 10.00pm |
Cycle4adventure at Hamsterley Forest, Co. Durham |
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Sunday 11th February 2024 |
5.00pm to 10.00pm |
Cycle4adventure at Hamsterley Forest, Co. Durham |
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Please click the link for: What to bring and essential equipment , Risk & Consent statements , Conditions of booking |
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PLEASE NOTE: if you wish to use an eMTB on a Night Leader MTB Leadership award training or assessment course, please contact us for latest NGB policies.
We welcome riders on eMTB’s as well as none powered MTB’s, on most of our MTB Courses, Camps and Guided Rides.
Please note eMTB riders must be at least 14 years old and eMTB’s must be UK & EU “Pedalec” legal. Riders of eMTB’s must also be respectful and tolerant to riders of none powered bikes (and vice-
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