Plas y Brenin is managed by The Mountain Training Trust (MTT) on behalf of Sport England. As a registered Charity MTT is committed to ensuring any surplus generated is channelled directly back into mountain sport and providing the best possible opportunities at the most affordable price.
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Mountain Bike Qualifications
If you lead groups in the outdoors whether as a professional or on a voluntary basis, the mountain bike qualifications listed opposite may be of use to you. We have chosen to offer the Mountain Bike Leader Award which is endorsed by The Adventure Activity Licensing Authority and Mountain Leader Training Scotland, and recognised by British Cycling. The award exists in two levels and provides training and assessment in mountain biking and leadership skills.
Mountain Bike Leader Assessment
Cost and Duration: £130 (1 Days)
Candidates should be effective in mountain bike leading on applying for assessment. They should be familiar with the course requirements and syllabus, as detailed in the course materials. An outline o...........
Experience Required: have attended MBL training course
Find out moreLevel 2 British Cycling Mountain Bike Leadership Award Training
Cost and Duration: £200 (2 Days)
The mountains, hills and rugged terrain of North Wales provide a stunning backdrop to the new British Cycling MTB Leadership Award, as the skills of effective Leadership are outlined through practical...........
Experience Required: To attend the training you will need to
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have mountain biking experience in a variety of terrain and weather conditions
- Be competent in the techniques and skills
- Be able to safely negotiate the typical trail features encountered at this level of award* (as a general guide this is comparable to red graded purpose built trails)
- Be fit enough for day's riding in the level 2 leading environment
- Hold a current 2 Day Outdoor First Aid Certificate issued by an HSE registered provider
- Provide us with logbook evidence of having undertaken a minimum number of rides in the appropriate terrain within the last 6-12 months. A logbook will be sent to you when you regsiter with British Cycling
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British Cycling Mountain Bike Leadership Level 2 Assessment
Cost and Duration: £95 (1 Days)
Candidates should be effective in mountain bike leading on applying for assessment. They should be familiar with the course requirements and syllabus, as detailed in the course materials. An outline o...........
Experience Required: must have successfully attended a Level 2 Mountain Bike Leadership Training Course.
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Can't find what you want?
You can hire one of our coaches instructors or guides from only £250 per day. They'll tailor the day to suit your aims and aspirations perfectly.
You can enjoy one to one coaching for that cost or if you get together as a group, depending on the activity, you can split that cost between up to 6 of you. If you are a group we can run one of the courses listed above on a date that suits you and your friends or you could just write your own agenda for a week or weekend and we'll price it up for you - with or without accommodation.
What's more, just like out normal course fees, our private instructor hire charge covers all your equipment too.
Click on the link below to fill in a request form and one of our coaches will call you back (or e-mail if you'd prefer) to discuss things in detail with you.
