A 3-day UK Mountain Bike Trail Leader course in West Sussex run within the South Downs National Park teaching group leadership, navigation and mechanics.
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This 3 day UK Mountain Bike Trail Leader course in West Sussex (offered in partnership with Cycling UK) is designed to enable leaders to take groups of mountain bikers on off-road gentle terrain. The course will equip leaders to:
* Lead groups of adults, young people and children on rides
* Manage groups with a range of riding experience
* Prepare for rides, anticipate and minimise safety factors
* Develop and apply risk assessments, operating procedures and dynamic risk management
* Provide fun, engaging and developmental sessions for your participants
* Understand access rights across the UK and beyond
* Complete and review rides, using self-reflective principles
There are a number of prerequisites in order to take this course, including:
* At least one year’s experience of regular riding in easy off-road terrain – a minimum of 30 rides
* Comfortably ride in Red Terrain
* Have ridden in poor weather
* Logbook of rides
* Ability to ride 16km in Off Road terrain
* 16 Hour Outdoor First Aid Course
* Minimum age 18
* Non-technical riding – relatively smooth tracks and trails
* Terrain : Non-technical riding – relatively smooth tracks and trails
* Basic. Hold a valid first aid certificate
Plan for 3 day UK Mountain Bike Trail Leader course in West Sussex
Day One, 18:00 - 20:00 (Theory only)
During the evening session your instructor will introduce you to the main elements of the course and will take you through the pre-course preparations and risk assessments with a view to a prompt start the next morning.
Topics covered will include:
* Introduction
* Risk assessment
* Operating procedures
* Equipment
* Review of the day
* Preparation for day two
Day Two, am - 20:00 (Theory and Practical)
During your first active day on the course your instructor will take you through best practise examples for a wide variety of groups, environments and conditions. Today will be an opportunity for you to apply lessons learned to develop your own ride notes. The instructor will assess your capabilities with a view to giving individual feedback at the end of the day.
Topics covered will include:
* Leading rides
* Pre-ride checks
* Riding proficiency expectations
* Navigation and trails
* Trailside repair practise
* Tools and maintenance
Day Three, 09:00 - 16:00 (Theory and Practical)
During your final session the instructor will explain practical implementation of leading techniques, in addition to scenario skills. You will each have the opportunity to lead the group and put your newly learned skills to the test.
Topics covered will include:
* Leading techniques
* Emergency, medical, repair and navigation scenarios
* Group debriefs
* Preparation for individual debriefs
* Individual feedback and development of your outcome and action plan.
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