Rider2Leader - ranks it up a bit

Aspiring leaders as they transition from level 2 to level 3 mountain bike leader (you must already be a qualified level 2 mountain bike leader).

You should be very comfortable riding your mountain bike on natural and man-made trails in a wide variety of weather conditions. You will also need an appropriate level of physical fitness for a day’s happy riding (this is about stamina and a willingness to ride for a day – there is no requirement to do this fast!). We would like you to be comfortable on terrain generally comparable to black-graded purpose-built trails, although we will most likely use natural trails. We will however provide you with support, hints and techniques if you are maybe not quite there yet. The minimum age to attend this event is 18 years old.

11th and 12th September 2021 at Glenmore Lodge near Aviemore. Deadline for applications 20th August 2021.

There is a tiny cost associated with this event, absolutely no money is made from these but the small nominal charge goes straight back into Rider2Leader/women specific events.

Cost for this event is £25 for the 2 days.

We do ask that you bring your own food and drink. No accommodation is included

Tea and coffee making facilities are available.

Payment will only be requested when we let you know you have successfully secured a place.

The events will kick off with an introduction to you as a level 2 leader and the transition to level 3 with an emphasis on strong leadership and self-reflection.

Emma Holgate and Christine Fox will take you through a host of practical workshops lined up to cover some of those areas of the British Level 3 Mountain Bike Leader syllabus that our experience tells us are considered more challenging including:

1. Trailside Repairs – workshop – what’s required at this level compared to level 2.
2. Personal riding techniques – transferring riding skills to variety of terrain with coaching; expect good, steep, rooty trails with a contrast of big mountain trail.
3. Route planning & Navigation – practical example, plan day 2 ride out
4. Developing your leading – Vision, Challenge and Support, INSPIRE and the ‘Bucket of Stresses’.

Please note, this weekend is all about increasing confidence and realising your potential to go forward to training and assessment, it does not cover the full syllabus. You will need to undergo training and assessment in the usual way to gain the Award but you will do it with a bucket load of confidence in your skillset.

Please complete the attached form by the deadline, any questions do feel free to ping an e-mail christine.fox@scottishcycling.org.uk.

Good luck and happy riding!