Courses

Please click on the links below for full details of Mountain Bike Leader /Instructor Courses and Mountain Bike Maintenance Courses provided by MBI

Please click on the links below for to visit website / full details of Mountain Bike Skills Courses provided by MBI approved Skills Course providers. These Mountain Bike Skills Courses are available Wales, Scotland and England.

Please click on the link below to vist an MBI approved Outdoor First Course provider.

Mountain-bike Instructors Award Scheme (MIAS)

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LEVEL 1 & LEVEL 2 MOUNTAIN BIKE LEADERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS

Combined Training & Assessment

These are 2 Day Mountain Bike Leader / Instructor Courses

2 Day Course - Day 1 (Theory) Day 2 (Practical)

Start at 10.00am finish at 6.00pm (approx)

Location -
Day 1 (Theory)
Mercure Bolton West Hotel
Manchester Road, Blackrod
Near Bolton
Lancashire
BL6 5RU (Junction 6 M61)

Day 2 (Practical)
Lever Park Rivington
Near Bolton,
Lancashire.
BL6 7SB (Junction 6 M61)

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Dates / Bookings for Mountain Bike Instructor / Leader Courses

Cost of course including Registration, Logbook, and ncfe Certificate - £239

These mountain bike leadership / instructor qualifications were first introduced into the education sector. However, they are now widely used and recognised by independent mountain bike guides, mountain bike holiday companies, teachers, military personel (funding available), police service, youth leaders, scout leaders etc. It is the only mountain biking award to have benefited from a recognised qualification, from the NVQ Awarding Body ncfe(link will open in a new window)

Please note

  • * Mountain Bike Leader / Instructor Courses are limited to a maximum of 3 participants.
  • * All participants attending the Mountain Bike Leader / Instructor Course, must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
  • * All participants attending the Mountain Bike Leader / Instructor Course must supply their own mountain bikes, which must be in good / safe working condition
  • * All participants attending the Mountain Bike Leader / Instructor Course must provide their own cycle helmet, cycle glasses, cycle gloves and appropriate cycle clothing. An Information Pack will be posted showing all course details / accommodation etc. on receipt of your booking.

The Level 1 mountain bike leader / instructor qualification is aimed at those who wish to lead groups of beginners in non-technical terrain (forest tracks, canal towpaths etc).

The Level 2 mountain bike leader / instructor qualification is aimed at those who wish to lead groups of beginners in non technical terrain and intermediate riders in technical (rocky / demanding terrain).

Successful completion of the above, will give the candidate access to low cost professional indemnity insurance (approx £50 per annum)

Click here for general facts / overview page of Mountain Bike Leader qualifications available from various organisations in the UK.

Click here for details - why do I need a Mountain Bike Leader qualification?

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Click here for further details of Mountain Bike Leader / Instructor Courses provided by MBI.

Maintenance Courses

Course duration - 1 day

Start time - 10am

Finish time - 6-00pm (approx)

Cost £99

Location - Mountain Bike Maintenance Courses will be held in the Wigan, Lancashire area, close to motorway networks. Full details / directions, will be emailed on receipt of your booking.

*Please Note* To ensure quality of training, Mountain Bike Maintenance Courses are limited to a maximum of 3 participants.

Dates / Booking for Mountain Bike Maintenance Courses

Individual tuition available

(weekdays only)

Cost £158

Please contact us for dates / availability.

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With spare parts now widely available on the Internet, many people will find it less expensive and more convenient / rewarding to maintain and repair their own bikes. With this in mind we have developed the following mountain bike maintenance and repair course.

The aims of this course are to introduce and develop the knowledge and skills required to carry out the maintenance and repair of Mountain Bikes

Click here for Further Details of the Maintenance course

The following courses are provided by our recommended skills course provider Mountain Bike Skills Courses:

Beginners Skills Courses are provided by Mountain Bike Skills Courses
For further details, please visit Mountain Bike Skills Courses

Intermediate Skill Courses are provided by Mountain Bike Skills Courses
For further details, please visit Mountain Bike Skills Courses

Advanced Skills Courses can be arranged and provided by Mountain Bike Skills Courses on an Individual or Group Tuition basis.
For further details, please visit Mountain Bike Skills Courses