Ride Leader Training
We provide the skills and certification you need to lead your own group ride, whether it's off-road, on the road, or on cycle paths.
Available Courses
Our comprehensive training programs cater to cyclists of all levels. We offer certified Mountain bike Instructors Award Scheme (MIAS) courses:
Level 1 & 2 Mountain bike Ride Leader
This 2 day course teaches you how to lead a mountain bike group ride on non-technical (eg fire road or blue forest trail) and technical terrain (eg red forest trail). It includes group leading, map reading and basic maintenance to get home. These level are run together and the instructor will decide the capability of the leader.
You will need to show a current first aid certificate in order to receive your certificate.
The cost of the 2 day course is £250 per person and groups are limited to 6.
Level 1 - 3 Road Ride Leader
This is a 1 day course which will teach you to lead a group ride on the road, including using back markers and assistants. It involves road safety, rider safety and group skills. Level 1 is basic roads, level 2 is intermediate roads and level 3 is A roads. These are run together and the instructor will decide the capability of the leader.
You will need to show a current first aid certificate in order to receive your certificate.
The cost of the 1 day course is £170 per person and groups are limited to 8.
Level 1 - 3 GEARS award
This is a 1 day course depending on the number of people in the group and delivered one level at a time. Teaches bike skills including braking, changing gears, cornering, alternating speed, bike anatomy, learning about your environment (collecting litter etc) and an overall picture of basic maintenance.
This is aimed at a group of 4 - 6 students depending on age and skill levels. The participants will need transport to and from the location (either Delamere Forest or OnePlanet Adventure Llandegla) to join this course. If they are under 16, a parent or carer will need to remain on location (you don't need to join in the course).
Price on application.
As these courses are bespoke, we have no dates in the diary. If you have a group that is interested, please get in touch.
Level 1 - 3 Mountain bike Skills
This is a 2 day group course and will be delivered one level at a time. Teaches to ride mountain bike terrain. Including bike setup, position, gears, braking, climbing/ descending, cornering, drops, track stands and lifting a wheel.
This is aimed at a group of teens or adults. The participants will need transport to and from the location (either Delamere Forest or OnePlanet Adventure Llandegla) to join this course. If they are under 16, a parent or carer will need to remain on location (you don't need to join in the course).
Price is £200 per person for a group of 4
As these courses are bespoke, we have no dates in the diary. If you have a group that is interested, please get in touch.
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