BC Mountain Bike Leader Award Level 3 Assessment
Qualify LEVEL | 2 day(s) | Ratio 1:4 | From £345.00
Overview
The Level 3 Award is aimed at qualified mountain bike leaders, who wish to extend their remit to include remote terrain and trails of severe technical difficulty. The award also focuses on group management in technical terrain, navigation in challenging mountain conditions with few navigational features and incident management in remote environments. It is the most up to date and appropriate guiding qualification in the UK for technical riding.
DETAILED INFO
AIMS
Upon successfully passing the assessment you will be qualified as a BMBLA Level 3 Leader.
PRE-REQUISITES
A current member of British Cycling
Successful completion of the Level 2 Leadership award and level 3 training
Downloaded, completed and returned the Level 3 Written Assignment 1 week prior to the practical assessment.
All logbook requirements up to date and recorded
Your own Mountain Bike and appropriate leader’s rucksack and equipment
All appropriate paperwork included First Aid certificate, BC membership card, your Level 2 Leader’s Certificate and any relevant paperwork from the Level 3 leadership training course
IS IT FOR ME?
A two day assessment process to complete the L3 qualification. The practical assessment is carried out over two days and is also complimented by a written assessment. Please click the link at the bottom of this page to download a copy of the written assessment, this must be returned to us no later than 1 week prior to your practical assessment. The paper is marked prior to your practical assessment
CONTENT
- The first day looks at personal riding standards and competence in appropriate trailside fixes. It will include a mountain bike journey during which each candidate will be able to demonstrate their personal riding ability in Level 3 terrain. You will also be navigating throughout the ride.
- The second day will be focused around leading a group in Level 3 MTB Leadership terrain. During this day, all aspects of the syllabus maybe covered.
On the assessment it is expected that you will lead both the other candidates and also on day 2, some mock clients.
Logbook requirements:
At least a further 20 quality days since undergoing Level 3 training. Again, these should largely be in the last 12 months before assessment and cover a range of locations throughout the UK. At least five of these rides should be as an Assistant Leader in Level 3 terrain.
DATES & PRICES
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| Date23/06/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£345.00 | Places | ||
| Date29/09/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£345.00 | Places | ||
| Need a different date? Call 01479 861 256 to arrange your own date, or email [email protected] | ||||
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USEFUL INFORMATION
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Instruction
Use of kit
Packed lunch and afternoon tea each day
In-course transport
DOCUMENTS
NEED TO KNOW
WHAT WILL I NEED
You will ideally come along ready to ride wild and technical trails. You will bring your Level 2 / TCL leader’s kit and a bike suitable for the adventure. This is an assessment for the Level 3 Leadership qualification and in that respect you should come along kitted out as a Level 2 / TCL holder. You will be expected to have the essential equipment a Level 3 Leader would need to carry in addition to the usual kit. Equipment Below is a simple kit list to help you come along prepared. Some of the items below are also available in stores if needs be.
If you do not have your own bike or are unable to bring it with you to the Lodge, we have a limited fleet of Trek bikes available for use. Please get in touch to arrange this prior to your course. E-bikes can be ridden on any of our qualification courses provided this has been discussed prior to attendance and approved by the course instructor.
Bike
Small bike lights front and rear – always a good idea to carry just in case!
A Leader’s rucksack – incl trail tool kit, spares and emergency equipment.
Helmet
Eye wear
Bike Computer – essential for leadership courses. A lap distance function is the most useful function if you are looking to purchase one
Compass – Silva type 4 recommended
Map (sheet 36, 1:50 000)
Map Case
Thin woolly hat or buff for under helmet
Gloves – thin, full finger cycling gloves are perfect
Warmer Cycle friendly Full finger Gloves – just in case its cold
Water proof jacket & trousers – Suitable for cycling
Padded cycling Shorts – there really are worth it for comfort!
Outer Baggy Cycling Shorts
Thin fleece or similar
Full leg covering – for cold days e.g. cycle tights or cycling leg warmers
Warm outdoor wear
Insulating layers – a variety of base layers are useful to control your temperature
Small personal first aid kit
Drink system – hydration pack / water bottle
Spare inner tube x2 for your bike
Spare Brake pads x2 for your bike
Spare Rear Gear Mechanism hanger for your bike – Call your local bike shop for help with this
Emergency survival bag
Head torch
Whistle
Personal toiletries & medications (towels are provided)
Suncream – you just never know!
An alarm clock
We have Laundry facilities here and a fantastic drying room so there is always the option to wash stuff as you go. Glenmore Lodge also has a pool & climbing wall – so don’t forget your swimming/climbing kit!
