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aMTB Level 1 Fundamental Skills Instructor

aMTB Level 1 Certification Fundamental Skills Instructor

Length: A 3-day course that certifies an individual for aMTB Fundamental Skills Instructor.

Cost: $650 USD (including $65 annual membership dues). Details on annual dues and policies to maintain this certification can be found at https://icp.bike/policies

Time: The online prework will take approximately 24 hours to complete, including a quiz after each chapter.

This course introduces stability and biomechanics, teaching strategy, site selection, goal setting, proper demonstrations, keywords, progressions, and error detection for the Level 1 Fundamental Skills.

There are many aspects to teaching mountain biking: planning and preparation, risk management, clear communication with students, managing a group of riders, and being fully confident in your understanding and demonstration of the Fundamental Elements.

Completion of the course, in addition to passing a practical exam, will qualify an individual to:

  • Instruct individual or group mountain bike skills clinics in a professional, systematic, and safe manner.
  • Assess the level of each rider in their group through a Pre-Ride Assessment.
  • Assess and diagnose common errors within each rider’s fundamental skills.
  • Prepare and implement teaching plans, progressions, and goal planning for future skills clinics.
  • Make responsible choices when instructing mountain bike skills clinics.

Level 1 Prerequisites:

  • BICP Ride Leader Certification (included in the course fees)
  • Current First Aid & CPR certificate.
  • Wilderness First Aid certification is strongly recommended.
  • Three or more years of mountain bike experience.
  • Volunteer work or work experience in the bike-related industry.
  • At least 18 yrs. Old.
  • Good communication skills.
  • A strong desire to help others have more fun and progress safely.
  • Ability to perform basic trailside repairs (flat tires, broken chains, and shift adjustments).
  • Fluent in the English language including reading and speaking.

To pass the BICP aMTB Level 1 course, participants must complete the online coursework (approximately 24 hours), demonstrate an understanding of the material, and perform suitable teaching simulations.

  • The certification holder must maintain their annual membership dues.
  • This certification holder must maintain a current basic First Aid/CPR training certification.
  • The Certification is valid for 4 years from the date issued.
  • An in-person recertification course is required every 4 years.

For more information or to request an aMTB Certification Course please email aMTB@icp.bike

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aMTB Level 2 Intermediate Skills Instructor

aMTB Level 2 Certification Intermediate Skills Instructor

Length: A 3-day course that certifies an individual for aMTB Intermediate Skills Instructor.

Cost: $650 USD (participants must be current with their membership dues). Details on annual dues and policies to maintain this certification can be found at https://icp.bike/policies

Time: The online prework will take approximately 30 hours to complete, including a quiz after each chapter. This includes a review of the Ride Leader and Level 1 course materials.

The Level 2 course offers comprehensive hands-on training on Level 2 skills. All participants will create a foundation for teaching mountain bike skills clinics including personal riding skills, proper form, systematic methods, and terminology.

Completion of the course, in addition to passing a practical exam, will qualify an individual to:

  • Instruct individual or group mountain bike skills clinics in a professional, systematic, and safe manner.
  • Assess the level of each rider in their group through a Pre-Ride Assessment.
  • Assess and diagnose common errors within each rider’s fundamental skills.
  • Prepare and implement teaching plans, progressions, and goal planning for future skills clinics.
  • Make responsible choices when instructing mountain bike skills clinics.

Level 2 Prerequisites:

  • BICP Level 1 aMTB Certification.
  • Current First Aid & CPR certificate.
  • Wilderness First Aid certification is strongly recommended.
  • Three or more years of mountain bike experience.
  • Volunteer work or work experience in the bike-related industry.
  • At least 18 yrs. Old.
  • Good communication skills.
  • A strong desire to help others have more fun and progress safely.
  • Ability to perform basic trailside repairs (flat tires, broken chains, and shift adjustments).
  • Fluent in the English language including reading and speaking.

To pass the BICP aMTB Level 2 course, participants must complete the online coursework (approximately 30 hours), demonstrate an understanding of the material, and perform suitable teaching simulations.

  • The certification holder must maintain their annual membership dues.
  • This certification holder must maintain a current basic First Aid/CPR training certification.
  • The Certification is valid for 4 years from the date issued.
  • An in-person recertification course is required every 4 years.

For more information or to request an aMTB Certification Course please email aMTB@icp.bike