RECERTIFICATION

Level 1 Recertification

Stay ahead in your teaching journey and reinforce your expertise. BICP Level 1 Instructors are required to renew their certification every four years through a streamlined process designed to keep their skills sharp and their knowledge up to date. Recertifying ensures you remain equipped with the latest instructional techniques and safety standards, maintaining your status as a trusted mentor within the mountain biking community. By renewing your credentials, you not only validate your commitment to professional growth but also enhance your reputation as a dedicated and skilled instructor.

Level 2 Recertification

Maintain your edge as a mountain bike instructor by recertifying. BICP Level 2 Instructors must complete an in-person recertification every four years to ensure their instructional skills remain aligned with the highest standards and the most current BICP teaching methodologies. This process is essential for delivering safe, consistent, and world-class instruction. Recertifying at Level 2 not only advances your technical and teaching abilities but also amplifies the value of your certification—signaling your unwavering professionalism and passion for ongoing development in the cycling world.

How to Recertify

Step 1: Register for your Level 1 or 2 Recertification Course to match your current certification level.

Step 2: Complete all required online coursework.

Step 3: Attend a one-day, in-person course that emphasizes skill refinement, collaboration, and instructor development.

Fees:

• $200 USD course fee.
• $65 USD BICP Annual Membership Dues.

A $65/4-year BICP membership is required to maintain certification status.

Recertification Evaluation

During the recertification process, candidates will be assessed on their competence in instruction and demonstration, and on their maintenance of professionalism and integrity. The evaluation encompasses the following areas:

Fundamental Elements – Mastery of essential riding skills and control techniques.

Skill Description – Providing clear, accurate explanations of each skill.

Demonstrations – Executing all Level 1 and/or  Level 2 skills with confidence and precision.

Group Management – Facilitating sessions that are safe, well-organized, and engaging.

Error Detection & Correction – Identifying and addressing rider errors while delivering constructive feedback.

Progressions – Implementing effective, systematic teaching strategies.

Communication – Ensuring clarity, appropriate tone, and participant engagement.

Leadership & Professional Conduct – Upholding BICP standards through exemplary attitude, integrity, and presentation.

Ride Standards & Course Expectations

The BICP Certification Program is structured as a skills-teaching course rather than a skills-learning course. Its objective is to develop participants’ capabilities to teach and evaluate rider skills effectively.

To uphold the integrity and value of BICP certification, all participants are required to meet the Minimum Ride Standard prior to attending the in-person course. This standard ensures that each instructor can consistently demonstrate and teach at a high level.

Throughout the certification course, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in every skill outlined in the curriculum and meet or exceed the BICP Ride Standard. These demonstrations are a prerequisite for certification, demonstrating readiness to instruct others with confidence and accuracy.

Skill performance signifies proficiency; skill instruction reflects mastery.

Instructor Expectations: Levels 1 and 2

At both Level 1 and Level 2 of the BICP Certification Program, instructors are held to rigorous standards to ensure the highest quality of skill demonstration and instruction. Candidates must consistently demonstrate mastery of the Fundamental Elements and perform all required skills with precision, using platform (flat) pedals.

Instructors are expected to accurately identify rider errors and deliver clear, constructive, and encouraging feedback. It is essential to apply the latest BICP teaching language, progressions, and best practices to ensure instruction is both systematic and effective.

At Level 2, instructors must extend their proficiency by confidently teaching all Level 1 and Level 2 skills on their initial attempt. This includes demonstrating fluency with current keywords, teaching points, and progressions, and the ability to correct rider errors through positive, constructive feedback.

These expectations reflect the importance of upholding the integrity and value of BICP certification, ensuring that each instructor is fully prepared to teach and evaluate rider skills with professionalism and accuracy.