British Cycling Mountain Bike Leadership Level 3 Training
  • Plas y Brenin
  • 3 Days
  • 6 People to 1 instructor

British Cycling Mountain Bike Leadership Level 3 Training

  • Bike
  • British Cycling Award
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Overview

Level 3 is perfect for leaders wanting to take riders on remote and more advanced trails.

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The Objectives

You'll improve on your Level 2 skills and developed leadership skills for groups in technical terrain and trails of technical difficulty. Read more at https://www.britishcycling.org.uk

Itinerary

* Please note: Itinerary is subject to weather and availability.

Day 1: Advanced Trail side Repairs, Reading riders skill set, Attentional focus in MTB leadership, Navigation Day 2: Leadership in advanced terrain, Navigation (maps, compass, GPS), Water Hazards, Mountain Weather Day 3: Putting it all together on the trail, Emergency Procedures

Experience Required

You will need to: Be at least 18•years•old or over Be well practised and fully qualified in the Level 2 Mountain Bike Leadership Award (or TCL or MBL Awards as appropriate Be a fit and committed mountain biker prepared to ride all day in challenging, up to black•graded terrain. You should be able to do this with energy in reserve in order to demonstrate appropriate levels of fitness Be a skillful rider, competent at negotiating the typical trail features found in Level 3 terrain, where obvious line choices and rollable options are often not available. Required techniques include step•up, bunny•hop and drop•off skills Be comfortable with reading a map, taking bearings and creating flow in a trail environment Have a working knowledge of the variety of mechanical systems on current mountain bikes and a desire to increase this knowledge Be proficient in all areas of mountain bike leadership, as well as demonstrating that you're highly•skilled mountain bike rider through your logbook Hold a current two-day outdoor First Aid certificate. Read more at https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/mtbleadership/article/coa20130903-coaching-static-content-Level-3-Mountain-Bike--MTB--Leadership-Award-Pilot-Course-FAQs-0 You can now hire a Mountain Bike - subject to availability at the time of enquiry for Plas y Brenin. The cost is £35 per day. Please contact us via e-mail to info@pyb.co.uk to make your enquiry.
What do I need to bring?
Equipment List
How should I prepare?
Preparation guide
What do I need to bring?
You'll need to bring full leaders equipment, bike, and riding gear.
How should I prepare?
You should have been out on your bike enough to have consolidated your experience since your Level 2 assessment. In order for your award to be accredited in addition to successful completion of your course, you are required to: You have to hold British Cycling Membership of Ride level or above. Attend and evidence a two-day outdoor First Aid course on completion of your Assessment. Undergo and evidence safeguarding training appropriate to the country they are leading in

Available Course Dates

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Course Start Date
Duration
Cost*
Course Start Date
22nd August, 2025
Duration
3 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£350.00
Residential:
£560.00

*If your course is based at Plas Y Brenin, Capel Curig, residential prices include catering from the morning of your course start date and cover the duration of your course, accommodation starts on the night before your course commences to the morning of the last day of your booking.

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