Our Work
Trails
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.
Explore Our Rider2Leader Courses 2026/2027
Join a supportive community of women developing the skills, confidence and qualifications to lead incredible mountain bike adventures. Delivered by women, for women, Rider2Leader courses combine expert coaching, practical leadership training and plenty of encouragement in an inspiring, welcoming environment.
Ready to Begin Your Leadership Journey?
We're thrilled to be offering three fully funded leadership courses designed to help more women become qualified mountain bike leaders:
Whether you're passionate about introducing others to off-road riding or dreaming of leading bigger adventures, we’ve a course for you.
Off Road Leader Award (previously Fundamentals of Mountain Bike Leadership)
- Off-Road Leader Award
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Perfect for riders looking to take their first step into leadership.
The 2-day combined training and assessment course is designed for riders who are comfortable on relaxed off-road terrain, with technical riding skills around the level of a blue-grade trail centre trail. By the end of the course you'll leave feeling: More confident in your riding and decision making Ready to lead gravel rides and lower-technical off-road rides Equipped with nationally recognised leadership skills Inspired to grow your local riding community Whether you pass the assessment on the day or not, you'll gain valuable training, experience and feedback to help you continue your leadership journey.Choose dates, click link and complete the application form.
- Remote Leader Award
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Ready for bigger adventures? The Remote Leader Award builds on either the Off-Road Leader Award (formerly Fundamentals) and/or the Trail Leader Award (formerly Level 2), enabling you to confidently lead rides in more remote environments. This award is a bigger undertaking, but it's an exciting next step for riders who love adventure, want to explore further, and are keen to develop their leadership skills in more challenging terrain. Please note: You must already hold a recognised prerequisite leadership award to apply.
Date will be released later this year for an early 2027 session.
Our Work
Health
Mountain biking can play a role in making Scotland healthier. By increasing participation, through targeted programmes, we aim to help make our amazing country a healthier and happier nation.
Our Work
Destinations
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
Innovation
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.
If you can, please consider donating to the Scottish MTB Heath Fund and help us with our work in this space. Thank you.
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