You're an experienced, qualified leader who wants to reach the next level and increase your ability in remote environments, and on physically demanding trails of high technical difficulty, creating inspiring and long-lasting experiences for your groups. Our experienced instructors will work with you during this three-day course, honing the skills and knowledge you gained at Level 2, covering specific topics covered in more depth. You'll cover; advanced trailside repairs, route planning and navigation strategies for technical terrain, group management in technical terrain, risk assessment, managing accidents and emergencies, promoting hydration and nutrition, methods for developing attentional focus. We’re surrounded by some of the finest mountain biking routes in Europe, with world class single track routes, including the Gwydyr Forest trails and the Penmachno Trail right outside our back door. Other classic trails at Coed y Brenin and Coed Llandegla are only a short drive from our centre. Plus, there’s the iconic ride of Snowdon. But you'll also find purpose-built skills and coaching circuit and bike workshop facility with a wide range of tools and resources, plus maps to help you get the most from the area.
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Get in touchYou'll improve on your Level 2 skills and developed leadership skills for groups in technical terrain and trails of technical difficulty. Read more at https://www.britishcycling.org.uk
Advanced Trail side Repairs
Reading riders skill set
Attentional focus in MTB leadershipNavigation
Leadership in advanced terrain
Navigation (maps, compass, GPS)
Water Hazards
Mountain Weather
Putting it all together on the trail
Emergency Procedures
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Our instructors are some of the UK’s most experienced. We train other instructors and help to write the national syllabuses for NGB qualifications in mountaineering, paddlesports, cycling and climbing. Our goal is to teach you skills to last a lifetime, and at Plas y Brenin you know you are getting training from the best.
If your course is based at Plas y Brenin, the residential price includes accommodation for the night before, and the duration of your time here. If you’re staying with us, we also provide delicious meals to keep you going as you learn, meaning you can concentrate on enjoying yourself.
When it comes to equipment, at Plas y Brenin we have a wide range of top-quality kit for you to use, all included in your course fee. This means if you’re just starting out, there’s no need to rush out and buy a load of expensive gear, and if you’re already pretty well kitted-out, it’s a great chance to try something new.