Mountain Bike - Trail Cycle leader Course

Trail Cycle Leader Course: Monday 3rd – Tuesday 4th November 2008 - £140 plus VAT

This course is recognised by the Adventure Activity Licensing Authority (AALA) and British Cycling (BC) the internationally recognised governing body for cycle sport in Britain. The award consists of a two-day training course followed by a one-day assessment after minimum of 30 days consolodation period (for use in AALA defined non-licensable terrain)

The Trail Cycle Leader Award is an ideal qualification for anyone who works in Outdoor Centres, Guiding Companies, Schools, Youth Groups etc.

Candidates must be 18 years of age or over. Max 8 participants

Course content:
• Introduction/TCL & AALA/Risk Assessments
• Workshop based maintenance session (gears, brakes, chains and tubes)
• Cycling skills Course including climbing and descending, on-road riding management, clothing and leaders equipment and trail definition. Navigation, route cards
• Session of skills: Track stands, manual front wheel lifts, power assisted front wheel lifts, unweighting the rear of the bike.
• Group ride covering – good cycling position, weight distribution and balancing, route finding and navigation, teaching, leadership.

Bunkhouse accommodation available £17 per person per night BB