LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATION

L2 CERTIFICATION – INTERMEDIATE SKILLS INSTRUCTOR

Length: 3.25 days. The course includes a classroom portion, field practice, skill demonstrations, refining and analysis, instruction strategies, scenario training, proper skill progressions and much more.
Cost: $625 USD. Course prices are for U.S. events only, please contact nicole@icp.bike for a foreign course price quote.

The BICP Level 2 course offers a review of mountain bike guiding in addition to training and testing for providing beginner to intermediate level instruction. Completion of the course, in addition to passing a practical exam and written test, will qualify an individual to:

• Provide private or group instruction for beginner and intermediate level riders through clinics/camps/events
• Assess and diagnose common errors within riders
• Create lesson plans specific to the rider’s abilities
• Be an effective instructor to a variety of learning styles
• Offer progressions for Level 2 maneuvers to safely improve your clientele’s skill level
• Teach in conjunction with other BICP certified instructors at clinics/camps/events

Level 2 Pre-requisites:

• Current BICP Level 1 Certification
• 40 hours experience assisting or leading an MTB skills clinic or instructional ride
• Meet or exceed our BICP LEVEL 2 RIDING STANDARDS
• Proficiency in performing the riding skills you will learn to teach: Watch a brief video of the bike skills covered below
• Current Basic First Aid & CPR certification required (WFA certification recommended)
• Five years or more of mountain biking experience
• Personable individual with good communication skills and a desire to help others
• Has participated in an BICP instructor-led skills clinic (highly recommended, but not required)
• Ability to perform basic trailside repairs (flats, chain breaks, shifting adjustments)
• Ability to confidently demonstrate and master all basic level skills on flat pedals
• Open minded towards new teaching techniques and terminology

Although this course is not to be taken as a personal skills training event, participants will end up honing their skills on the bike and gaining additional knowledge about mountain biking.

Get a jump start on your skill practice before your L2 course!
Practice on flat pedals, as they are required for the course.