Available Courses

Trail Cycle Leader (TCL)

This is a two day course and a one day assessment. Following successful completion  and assessment, the canditate is deemed qualified to lead a group of up to six riders throughout Scotland and the UK during normal daylight hours within a certain criteria.

Mountain Bike Leader (MBL)

Following on from the Trail Cycle Leader course is a further two day course and one day assessment course which enables the candidate to become a Mountain Bike Leader. This qualification gives the candidate additional skills to enable him/her to lead groups in high altitude.

Additional Modules

There are three additional modules available to TCL and MBL qualified leaders.

Expedition Module

To Lead groups on multi-day trips with additional equipment.

Night Riding Module

To Lead groups outside normal daylight hours.

Winter Conditions Module

To Lead groups in adverse weather conditions.

Entry Requirements

There are a number of entry requirements before a candidate will be granted admission to any of the SMBLA Courses. A summary of these requirements is shown below but we recommend that you visit the SMBLA website for detailed prerequisites.

Minimum Age Requirement

Candidates must be 18 or over.

Registration

Applicants must register with the SMBLA. Once registered applicants receive a registration pack which contains all the documentation and log sheets.

Logbook

Applicants must keep a logbook and have logged 20 mountain bike rides in a variety of conditions and durations.

First Aid Qualification

Candidates must hold a relevant first aid certificate.

The Benefits of the SMBLA scheme and membership.

Insurance

SMBLA Award holders with membership of Scottish Cycling at silver or gold level and valid fist aid receive 3rd party insurance cover while working as a leader in the U.K. or Europe.

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