MIAS Mountain Bike Instruction Qualification

Get Mountain Biking are pleased to offer the Level 1 and level 2 MIAS Mountain Biking training course. This qualification qualifies you to take groups of up to 10 riders off road.

The mountain bike leader / instructor qualifications were first introduced into the education sector and are now widely used and recognised by independent mountain bike guides, mountain bike holiday companies, military personnel, police service, youth leaders, scout leaders etc. It is the only mountain biking award to have benefited from a nationally recognised qualification from an awarding body, the Awarding Body Consortium (A.B.C.). For more information on the Mountain Bike Award Scheme please see the MIAS website.

Course Content


Group management / Communication / Coaching skills

Navigation / Route planning using both map/compass and GPS/Digital mapping

Risk Assessment / Management

Legal Issues / Recording systems

Access / Conservation

Equipment Requirements

Personal Riding Skills

Basic / Emergency Bike Repairs

MIAS Level 1 mountain bike leader/instructor qualification is aimed at those who wish to lead groups of beginners in non-technical terrain (forest tracks, canal towpaths etc) at below 600m sea level.

MIAS Level 2 mountain bike leader/instructor qualification is aimed at those who wish to lead groups of beginners in non technical terrain and intermediate riders in technical (rocky/demanding terrain) at below 600m.

In addition to the 2 day course you will also need a 2 day first aid course (or higher level such as First Aid at Work) as well as the appropriate insurance. For the Level 2 Award you will also require a BELA or WGL award.

Private Courses can be ran for 3 or more riders, please contact us for more info.

Assessment

Assessment is by constant assessment of your skills over the 2 days course as well as verbal questions and a written exam. The Assessor determines whether you are at Level 1 or Level 2 as a result of your riding and personal skills across the weekend.

Costs

Cost for the course is £225 (course cost includes registration, logbook and certificate). Accommodation (either B&B or Youth Hostel) can be arranged on request.

Dates and locations

Courses run at Locations near Milton Keynes and also in the Yorkshire Dales.

The next course is running:

12th/13th June 2010 (Woburn Trails) - fully booked
18th/19th September (Yorkshire Dales) - places available