Length: (4 hours) This course includes skills demonstrations and skills progressions you will need to be comfortable with the Level 2 Certification Course.
Cost: $200 USD
Date: Sunday, January 9, 2022.
Time: 9am – 1pm
Our Expectations: We expect to see that as a rider you have mastered the Fundamental Elements and can demonstrate and teach ANY of the Level 1 skills with proper demonstrations and progressions performed using PLATFORM/FLAT PEDALS.
Level 2 Pre-requisites:
- Current BICP Level 1 Certification
- 40 hours of experience assisting or leading an MTB skills clinic or instructional ride
- Proficiency in performing the riding skills you will learn to teach
- Ability to confidently demonstrate and master all basic level skills on flat pedals
- Open-minded towards new teaching techniques and terminology
- Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
- Wilderness First Aid certification is strongly recommended
- Three or more years of mountain bike experience
- Volunteer work or work experience in the bike-related industry
- 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
Level 2 Course Skills:
- Review of Level 1 Fundamental Skills
- Trackstand
- Front Wheel-Lift
- Rear Wheel-Lift
- Level Lift
- ¼ Punch Front Wheel-Lift
- Manual Front Wheel-Lift
- Advanced Braking
- Steep Descending
- Roll Down Lunge
- High-Speed Cornering
The course Instructor will give brief demonstrations of most of the skills listed and allow time for the participants to practice and receive feedback.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT CLOSES January 2, 2022.
Host Information:
Jay Thomas
Roots MTB
Name & Address of Outdoor Facility:
Inclement Weather: N/A
Lodging Options:
Hampton Inn St. Louis Southwest – 9 Lambert Drury Dr, Valley Park, MO 63088
Bike Shops / Rentals:
Mountain Bike Shed – 54 Legends Pkwy Suite 153, Eureka, MO 63025