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RIDE LEADER CERTIFICATION

Length: 1 day (8 hours).

The BICP Ride Leader course was developed to introduce the basics of mountain bike ride leading to volunteers and/or people working as Ride Leaders for mountain biking clubs. The course is not a skills clinic – participants must already have a solid understanding of mountain biking, based on personal riding experience.

The Ride Leader course will provide direction and build your confidence to lead mountain bike rides. The Ride Leader will have the ability to spot and correct basic bike skills for the safety of their group. Also provides the Ride Leader with the necessary tools and awareness to lead a group on safe mountain bike rides geared towards beginner trails.

Completion of the course, in addition to passing a practical exam, will qualify an individual to:

  • Lead individual or group mountain bike ride in a professional, systematic and safe manner
  • Assess the level of each rider in their group through a pre-ride session
  • Assess and diagnose common errors within each rider’s fundamental skills
  • Prepare and implement action plans in an emergency situation
  • Make responsible choices in picking trail routes for specific groups
  • Assist BICP instructors at clinics, camps, and events

Ride Leader Prerequisites:

  • Current First Aid and CPR certificate
  • Three or more years of mountain biking experience
  • Have at least 40 hours of volunteer hours with local rec. center, bike shops, trail groups, etc
  • At least 16 years of age
  • Good communication skills with a strong desire to help others have more fun and progress safely
  • Ability to perform basic trailside repairs (flat tires, broken chains, and shifting adjustments)

Ride Leader Course Topics:

Risk management
Leadership

The Ten Fundamental Elements of Mountain Biking:

  • Neutral Position, Ready Position, & Ready State
  • Bike/Body Separation
  • Pedal Position
  • Eye Movement
  • Braking
  • Steering
  • Speed
  • Gearing and Cadence
  • Timing and Coordination
  • Pressure Control

Group management
Rider assessment through a pre-ride skills session
Instruction principals
Safety and etiquette

Ride Leader Courses

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • BICP L2 – San Diego, CA – February 21-24, 2019 February 21, 2019 - February 24, 2019 5:00 pm
  • BICP L3 Skills Prep – Moab, UT – February 23, 2019 February 23, 2019 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • BICP L2 – Big Hill Preserve, CA – February 28-3, 2019 February 28, 2019 - March 3, 2019 5:00 pm
  • BICP L2 – Moab, UT – March 2-5, 2019 March 2, 2019 - March 5, 2019 5:00 pm
  • BICP L3 – Moab, UT – March 7-10, 2019 March 7, 2019 - March 10, 2019 5:00 pm

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