With some of the most progressive outdoor access legislation in the world, Scotland is a world-class destination to lead others - and with our Off-Road Leadership Awards providing practical, supportive training in inspiring and real trail environments, you couldn't really ask for more. Find out more and start your leadership journey.
(Photo credit: Findhorn Gorge by Ronan Dugan)
DMBinS, Scottish Cycling and British Cycling have joined forces to create a new generation of off-road mountain bike leadership awards, designed specifically for the needs of Scotland’s mountain bike community.
Our Off-Road Leader Awards are practical, engaging and delivered by highly experienced tutors in some of the most inspiring outdoor venues in Scotland. From wild trails and rolling glens to rugged hills and remote landscapes, you’ll learn in the environments where these skills truly matter.
Through hands-on training and expert guidance, you’ll develop the leadership, safety and technical skills needed to confidently lead others — while improving your own riding, judgement and decision-making on the trail.
Our progressive awards are designed for a variety of terrain and riding environments — from local gravel tracks and forest trails to technical mountain routes and remote landscapes. Choose the course, or combination of courses, that matches the type of rides you want to lead.
Whether you’re volunteering, working in the outdoor sector, aiming to become a professional guide, or simply building new skills, there’s an award to support your journey.
Hit links below to find out more about the courses available, including dates and providers.
Off-Road Leader Award – ideal for grassroots leaders guiding on local trails
Trail Leader Award – for leading rides in more technical terrain
Mountain Bike Leader Award – for highly technical and remote environments
Remote Award (coming soon) – develop the skills to lead in remote terrain without increasing technical riding difficulty
Think of the awards like a menu — mix and match to build your own bespoke guiding pathway.
Take the next step in your mountain bike leadership journey. Explore the courses and find the award that’s right for you.
For more information just follow this link: Off-Road/Mountain Bike Leadership Awards
Mountain bike leaders play a vital role in helping others discover the sport. They create welcoming, supportive environments where riders can build skills, confidence, and a deeper connection with the outdoors.
Becoming a leader means turning your passion for riding into something that inspires others.
The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.
Sometimes the best rides aren’t just the ones you take, they are the ones you share.
Our Work
To develop and sustain Scotland as a premier riding destination we help ensure that the right trails are in the right place, and built and managed by the right people.
Our Work
Our work focuses on building on our key destination's strengths, pushing for development and supporting areas and businesses to improve the experience for riders.
Our Work
We work with Edinburgh Napier University, through MTBCOS, and our enterprise agencies - encouraging businesses to develop and promote new products and services for mountain bikers contributing significantly to the sustainable growth of Scotland’s economy.
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