Mountain Bike Night Leader Award

COURSE OVERVIEW

The course overview outlines the key learning outcomes of both the e-learning and face-to-face modules covered within the Night Leader Award.

The e-learning element consists of core modules which sit in the central learning repository and are built upon as learners progress through the British Cycling awards pathway. These modules provide the foundation knowledge needed before attending the face-to-face training and assessment.

E-Learning Modules and Learning Outcomes

Module 1 – Introduction to the Course

• Welcome

• Course expectations

• Remit of the award

• Insurance

• Completing your learning

Module 2 – Planning and Leading Safe Rides at Night

• Leadership in the dark

• Standard Operating Procedures

  • Pre-riding

  • Risk assessment

  • Incident management

  • Weather considerations

  • Emergency action procedures

  • Late back procedures

  • Safeguarding

  • Looking after your riders

Module 3 – Route Planning and Navigation at Night

• Pre-riding – why it is essential

• Planning suitable routes for night riding

• Techniques for navigating at night:

  • Handrails

  • Location points

  • Catch features

  • Distance measurement

  • GPS

  • Night-readable maps

Module 4 – Clothing and Equipment

• Clothing considerations for night riding

• Lights

• Communication

Module 5 – Trailside Repairs

• Choosing appropriate lights

• Ground conditions

• Weather and temperature considerations

Module 6 – Leading Road Sections at Night

• Leadership style and group management

• Highway Code

• Lights

• Clothing and reflectors

• Other safety considerations

Module 7 – Application of Leadership in the Dark

• Leadership models

• Vision, support, and challenge at night

• Balancing control on night rides

• The three pressures and the stress bucket

• Leadership decision-making in low-light conditions

Module 8 – Preparing for Your Course

• What you need to do before the face-to-face session

• What happens during the face-to-face session

• How you will be assessed

• What to bring

• Final preparation and guidance

Module 9 – Online Theory Test

• Completion of the online theory assessment

This structure ensures learners develop the knowledge, confidence, and leadership capability required to safely and professionally deliver night rides.