Description
Practical Assessment
The practical assessment consists of an all-day mountain bike journey during which each candidate will be assigned to lead a section of the route of up to 10km. You will be expected to deliver a flowing journey while demonstrating good leadership and navigational skills.
The assessment procedure is informal and is designed to help you develop your skills as a mountain bike leader. The group you lead can consist of other riders who are also being assessed on the same day or riders who are there to fulfil the role as participants on the ride.
If two people want to book a specific date which doesn’t appear on our list, please contact us, and we try and arrange to meet your requirements.
Written Assignment
The written assignment is an open book home study task and comprises of a range of short answer questions. This task is based on the information included in the British Cycling Level 2 Mountain Bike Leadership Handbook and other resources provided on the course.
Once payment has been received for your assessment place, the assessment questionnaire will be sent to you via e-mail (paper copies are available upon request) and should be returned to your course provider no later than seven days before your practical assessment date. Please ensure you allow plenty of time to complete and return the questionnaire before your assessment day.
Level 2 Assessment Dates 2021
- 20th Jan – Brecon Beacons
- 24th Feb – Brecon Beacons
- 23rd March – Brecon Beacons
- 14th April – Brecon Beacons
- 10th May – Brecon Beacons
- 7th June – Brecon Beacons
- 6th July – Brecon Beacons
- 26th July – Brecon Beacons
- 16th Aug – Brecon Beacons
- 5th September – Brecon Beacons
- 20th Oct – Afan
- 8th Nov – Brecon Beacons
- 21st Nov – Brecon Beacons
- 13th Dec – Brecon Beacons
PIPPA BOSS –
Although I started with some nerves, Windys approach and skills as an assessor allowed me to prove myself as a capable MTB leader and enjoy the day. Thank you Windy!
David Windebank –
Pip, Thanks for the review. It was an pleasure to work with you and very rewarding as a tutor to see people develop into a great well rounded MTB guide. Well done you and happy Leading #mtbleadership
andy penman –
Fantastic lesson with Gareth and Seth on FOD Flow – The Next Step course. Clear instructions delivered in a very friendly, enjoyable and professional way which has in the space of under 3 hours improved my mountain biking immensely. So much so I went back after lunch for a quick red run and then went round and round the the pump track and tabletops I’d previously been so scared of until my legs gave out. Thanks chaps, and I’ll be back for the next course after a heavy dose of practice. You really have given me a new set of skills, pointers and boost in confidence to tackle trails afresh with enjoyment.
Emlyn Price –
I did my assessment a few years ago with WYE mtb, I was a little nervous at first, but Windys approach to the assessment was very relaxed and enjoyable. After a short chat in the morning we headed out into the hills on an amazing ride that was very relaxed and allowed me and the other candidates to show of the skills needed to pass the assessment.
Great process and a great day out, would highly recommend!