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Mountain Bike Leader (Formly Level 3 MTB Leadership Award Training)

£395.00

Advanced Training & Requirements

✅ Pre-requisites

To join the Level 3 training, you must:

Be 18+ years old
Hold a Level 2 MTB Leadership Award (or TCL/MBL equivalent)
Be fit enough to ride all day in black-graded terrain
Confidently perform step-ups, bunny-hops, and drop-offs
Navigate using maps and bearings
Understand modern bike mechanics
Hold a valid 2-day Outdoor First Aid certificate

🧭 Practical Training

This is the highest-level award in the British Cycling MTB Leadership scheme, preparing you to lead in remote, technical, and physically demanding environments.

Must complete 30 logged rides post-Level 2
3-day training course builds on Level 2 with deeper and advanced content
Designed for experienced, skilled leaders who ride and lead regularly

Rider Name Required

Rider Email Required

Happy for pictures to be taken

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Name of Emergency Contact

Phone number of Emergency Contact

Medical information which your coach / Guide will need

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Description

🚵‍♂️ Mountain Bike Leader – (Formly Level 3 Mountain Bike Leadership)

Pre-requisites & Practical Training

✅ Pre-requisites

To attend the the Mountain Bike Leader training Course, you must:

Be 18 years or older
Hold a Level 2 Mountain Bike Leadership Award (or TCL/MBL equivalent)
Be prepared to ride all day in challenging conditions, including black-graded terrain
Demonstrate high-level fitness with energy in reserve
Be a skilled rider, confident with:
- Step-ups
- Bunny-hops
- Drop-offs
- Non-rollable features and technical lines
Be comfortable with map reading, taking bearings, and creating flow in remote trail environments
Be mechanically competent with modern MTB systems and eager to expand your knowledge
Hold a valid two-day Outdoor First Aid certificate

🧭 Practical Training

The Level 3 Award is the highest qualification in the British Cycling Mountain Bike Leadership scheme. It prepares leaders to guide in remote, physically demanding, and technically challenging environments.

You must have completed your Level 2 Award
Before assessment, you’ll need to log 30 additional rides showcasing your advanced riding and leadership skills
The three-day training course builds on Level 2 knowledge, exploring key topics in greater depth and introducing new advanced content

This course is designed for highly skilled, experienced leaders who ride and lead regularly in demanding terrain.