Level 1 Certification – Fundamental Skills Instructor
Length: A 3-day course
Time: 8 am – 5 pm
Dates: Friday, October 8, 2021 – Sunday, October 10, 2021
Cost: $650 USD, includes the cost of the online Ride Leader course.
(Current BICP Ride Leaders should contact administration for subsidized pricing prior to registering)
In order to pass the BICP Level 1 course, participants must demonstrate an understanding of the material, perform a suitable teaching simulation, and pass a written test. Each student will be tested on their ability to demonstrate, teach, and provide feedback through error detection and corrections.
The Level 1 course offers hands-on training, students will receive comprehensive training on the fundamental elements of mountain biking. Level 1 participants will create a foundation for teaching mountain bike skills clinics including personal riding skills, proper form, systematic methods, and terminology.
Completion of the course, in addition to passing a practical exam, will qualify an individual to:
Instruct individual or group mountain bike skills clinics in a professional, systematic, and safe manner
Assess the level of each rider in their group through a pre-ride observation session
Assess and diagnose common errors within each rider’s fundamental skills
Prepare and implement teaching plans, progressions, and goal planning for future skills clinics
Make responsible choices when instructing mountain bike skills clinics
Level 1 Prerequisites:
Current First Aid & CPR certificate
Wilderness First Aid certification strongly recommended
Three or more years of mountain bike experience
Volunteer work or work experience in the bike-related industry
BICP Ride Leader Certification
At least 18 yrs. old
Good communication skills
A strong desire to help others have more fun and progress safely
Ability to perform basic trailside repairs (flat tires, broken chains, and shift adjustments)
Fluent in the English language including reading and speaking
Course topics:
Instructor Best Practices
Skills Analysis
Introduction to Instruction
Fundamental Skills
The certification holder must maintain their annual membership dues.
This certification holder must maintain a current basic First Aid / CPR training certification.
The Certification is valid for 4 years from the date issued.
An in-person recertification course is required every 4 years.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT CLOSES September 15, 2021