BICP Coaches Convention March 27-29, 2026
The BICP Coaches Convention is a three-day professional development and community education event designed to elevate the quality, accessibility, and consistency of mountain bike instruction. The convention brings together certified instructors, aspiring coaches, program leaders, and public riders for hands-on skills training, recertification, and professional growth.
The event intentionally blends recertification for our members, public skills clinics, and mission-aligned fundraising. All Saturday proceeds directly support the BICP Scholarship Fund, expanding access to certification, recertification, and continuing education for underrepresented and emerging instructors.
Objectives
The primary objectives of the BICP Coaches Convention:
- Level 1 and Level 2 recertification.
- Crossover certification pathway for outside organizations.
- Fundraise for the BICP Scholarship Fund; offer high-quality public skills clinics that demonstrate best-practice instruction.
- Build partnerships with bike parks, trail systems, and local organizations.
Event Details
Dates: March 27–29, 2026
Location: Howler Bike Park, MO
Who’s Invited?
- BICP-certified instructors.
- Instructors from outside organizations looking to add the BICP certification to their toolbox.
- Aspiring coaches and program leaders.
- Public riders seeking professional skills instruction.
Friday, March 27, 2026, Recertification/Crossover
Friday focuses on Instructor recertification, Ride Standard alignment, and professional mentorship. BICP Instructor Trainers lead structured evaluations for recertification and crossover certifications.
Saturday, March 28, 2026 BICP Global Skills Day
All proceeds from today’s clinics directly fund the BICP Scholarship Program, which expands access to instructor education and strengthens our cycling community.
When you attend a skills clinic today, you help grow a more inclusive cycling community by supporting our 2026 goal to award 100 scholarships to underrepresented and emerging instructors.
Sunday, March 29, 2026 Skills Clinics and Professional Development
Sunday morning skills clinics help people round out their skill development. With another opportunity to learn a new skill or polish up a skill, we’re just getting dialed on Saturday.
Sunday afternoon is for BICP MEMBERS ONLY, with a round of professional development workshops.
Registration for Sunday’s workshops will open once the guest speakers are announced.