Level 1 Certification Fundamental Skills Instructor
Length: A 3-day course
Time: 8 am – 5 pm
Dates: Monday, September 19 – Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Cost: $650 USD, including the cost of the online Ride Leader course.
In order to pass the BICP Level 1 course, participants must demonstrate an understanding of the material, perform a suitable teaching simulation, and pass a written test. Each student will be tested on their ability to demonstrate, teach, and provide feedback through error detection and corrections.
The Level 1 course offers hands-on training, students will receive comprehensive training on the fundamental elements of mountain biking. Level 1 participants will create a foundation for teaching mountain bike skills clinics including personal riding skills, proper form, systematic methods, and terminology.
Level 1 Prerequisites:
- 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
- BICP Ride Leader Certification
- 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
Course topics:
- Instructor Best Practices
- Skills Analysis
- Introduction to Instruction
- Fundamental Skills
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.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT CLOSES August 30, 2022
Host Information:
Orlando Pioche orlando.pioche@ihs.gov
Outdoor Facility Location:
Northern Navajo Medical Center ( area to be determined)
Inclement Weather:
N/A
Lodging:
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Farmington-675 Scott Ave, Farmington, NM 87401
Bike Shop:
Hub Bicycles Shop-705 S Allen Ave, Farmington, NM 87401
We respectfully acknowledge that this course will take place on the traditional territories of the Diné Bikéyah, Pueblos, and the Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
