Essential Information

Pricing

Training £120.00 per person

Assessment £120 per person

Course Duration

Training - one afternoon and evening

Assessment – One afternoon and evening

Course Dates

Please see our calendar, or contact us to discuss your individual requirements and private hire options.

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?

One-day training course with at least 3 hours on the trail during darkness

One-day practical and theory assessment.

 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.  

How much does it cost?

Training course :  £120.00

Assessment day: £120.00

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-day outdoor First Aid course on completion of your Assessment.

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.