SMBLA Trail Cycle Leader Training

MOUNTAIN BIKE LEADER TRAINING COURSE

Details of the mountain biking course:

Dates: Saturday and Sunday 7th and 8th January 2012

Course title: SMBLA Trail Cycle Leader training

Aim: to prepare you for the SMBLA Trail Cycle Leader assessment course (1 day)

Max number: 8

Pre-requisites:
All candidates must have registered with Scottish Cycling and received a registration pack containing course training manual and registration number prior to training course. Registration costs £50 and can be done online at http://www.britishcycling.org.uk

Candidates must be over 18 for assessment (can be just under 18 for training, but I need to get prior approval if this is the case)

There is plenty of info on the SMBLA part of the British Cycling website - just put SMBLA into google and its the first one that comes up.

All candidates need to have access to bikes and suitable clothing/equipment (helmets etc).

The cost of the course is £130 + Vat this includes accommodation and equipment if needed.

Hope this is all the info you need please let me know if there's anything else.

If you would like to book on the course just let me know by email bpaddlers@aol.com or call 01559363209

PRE COURSE INFORMATION  

MBLA TCL Training

Dear Candidate, If you book on to a Trail Cycle Leader training course at LLandysul Paddlers. The course will commence at 9am on the Saturday and Sunday, aiming to finish around 4.30 each day.
Prior to the course you will need to have registered with the MBLA, if you have not already done this you can do it at:
http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/scotland/article/scst-scottish-cycling-shop-MBLA-shop
It is essential that you do this as soon as possible if you have not done it already.

You will need to bring with you:

·         A serviceable bike appropriate for off-road riding (or arrange beforehand with Llandysul Paddlers if you are borrowing one off them)
·         Helmet
·         Rucksack
·         Any bike tools you have
·         Food and water
·         Appropriate clothing for mountain biking including waterproof jacket.
·         Pen and paper
·         It will also be of benefit to have a cycle computer and a compass if you have them.

The course will involve a mixture of classroom sessions, and practical riding sessions.
If you have any questions beforehand, please contact me either via email or phone.

Regards

Geraint Forster
MBLA Tutor

Email: Geraintforster@hotmail.com
Mobile: 0794 1232587

Thanks