BICP L1 Certification-Valmont, CO – July 22-24, 2022

Level 1 Certification – Fundamental Skills Instructor

Length: A 3-day course

Time: 8 am – 5 pm

Dates: Friday, July 22 – Sunday, July 24, 2022

Cost: $650 USD, including the cost of the online Ride Leader course.

(Current BICP Ride Leaders should contact administration for subsidized pricing prior to registering)

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  July 5, 2022

Alison Powers
alison@alpcyclescoaching.com

Outdoor location:
Valmont Bike Park – 3160 Airport Rd, Boulder, CO 80301

Inclement Weather Plan:
N/A – dress accordingly

Closest Airport:
Boulder Municipal Airport – 3327 Airport Rd, Boulder, CO 80301

Lodging Information:

The BICP has a corporate discount through Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/?corporate_id=1000040649

Bike Shop/ Rentals:

Boulder Bicycle Works -2886 Bluff St, Boulder, CO 80301

We respectfully acknowledge that this course will take place on the traditional territories of the Arapaho and the Cheyenne whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.