About the Trail Cycle Leader award
The award is in two stages, the training course followed by a 1 day assessment.
“On successful completion of TCL assessment the participant will be sufficiently skilled in mountain bike leading to lead groups of up to 8 riders throughout the UK as detailed below:-
Public highways, way-marked routes, rights-of-way on which cycles are permitted, identifiable routes, tracks and trails with obvious navigational features
TRAIL CYCLE LEADER
· Routes which are at least 90-95% rideable over their total length
· Terrian no more than 30 minutes walk from either
o The nearest accessible (by ambulance) road, or
o a shelter from where it is possible to summon help
· Terrain matched to the skills and riding competencies of TCL
· Normal summer conditions, during day light
· Multi day trips where the group does not require to be self sufficient. (MBLA remit)
Trail Cycle Leader Training (ratio 1:8)
We can offer the following TCL courses to suit your needs:-
1 evening and 2 days (usually over a weekend)
Longer course
3 day course (either consecutive days or 1 day a week), ideal for school, outdoor centre, youth work staff etc. for mid week release. Course allows more time to be spent on requested areas of the course; including navigation and trailside repairs.
Two day and Residential courses are also available for private hire / group booking.
1 evening and 2 days (usually over a weekend)
Longer course
3 day course (either consecutive days or 1 day a week), ideal for school, outdoor centre, youth work staff etc. for mid week release. Course allows more time to be spent on requested areas of the course; including navigation and trailside repairs.
Two day and Residential courses are also available for private hire / group booking.
Trail Cycle Leader Assessment (ratio 1:4)
We offer a 1 day TCL assessment. Candidates can apply for an assessment date after the minimum of 30 days consolidation period after their training course. (consolidation exception is available to candidates with a suitable log MTB leading experience; please contact us for more information)
“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 of the assessment procedures and criteria will be provided on the training courses.
Candidates will be assessed in the following areas:- Clothing & Equipment, Planning & Preparation, Personal Performance (bike skills), Dealing with Emergencies, Navigation, Countryside Awareness, Leadership, Fitness, Fuel & Hydration, Trailside Repairs and Bike set-up”. (MBLA remit)
“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 of the assessment procedures and criteria will be provided on the training courses.
Candidates will be assessed in the following areas:-
Candidates must have British Cycling membership and a valid First Aid.
Holders of TCL or MBL can do the following modules to add to their award:-
Expedition Module – Click here for more information.
Expedition Module – Click here for more information.
Essential Information
Pricing
Training £140 per person
Assessment £70 per person
Course Duration
Training - either
one evening & two full days
or three full days
or three full days
Assessment – One full day
Course Dates
Click here to view calendar of programmed courses or contact us to discuss your individual requirements and private hire options.
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