LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATION

Level 2 Certification Intermediate Skills Instructor

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

Cost: $650 USD

Changes were made to the BICP curriculum, as of January 2020.

 All BICP instructors who received their certification prior to 2020 are required to participate in the Level 1 Bridge course prior to attending a Level 2 certification.

Details on annual dues and policies to maintain this certification can be found at https://icp.bike/policies/

The Level 2 course offers hands-on training, students will receive comprehensive training on the fundamental elements of mountain biking. Level 2 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 observation session
• 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
• Assist BICP instructors at clinics, camps, and events

Level 2 Prerequisites:

• Wilderness First Aid certification strongly recommended
• Three or more years of mountain bike experience
• Volunteer work or work experience in the bike-related industry
• BICP Level 1 Leader Certification
• 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
• 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

Level 2 Course Skills:

• Trackstand
• Front Wheel-Lift
• Rear Wheel-Lift
• Puddle Stomp
• Level Lift
• 1/4 Punch Front Wheel-Lift
• Descending for Intermediate to Advanced trails
• Roll Downs for Intermediate to Advanced trails
• High-Speed Cornering
• Berm Cornering
• Advanced Braking
• Manual

Each student will be tested on their ability to demonstrate, teach, and provide feedback through error detection and corrections.

In order to pass the BICP Level 2 Bridge course, participants must pass a pretest, demonstrate an understanding of the material, perform a suitable teaching simulation, and pass a final written exam.

The certification holder must maintain their annual membership dues.

The 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.

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.