British Cycling Level 2 Leadership Assessment

Assessment Overview

The British Cycling Level 2 Mountain Bike Leadership Assessment is a pivotal stage in the journey of mountain bike leaders seeking to enhance their skills and attain certification. Developed by Cyclewise in collaboration with British Cycling, this assessment evaluates participants who have completed the Level 2 Leadership Course. The assessment covers a spectrum of skills, including navigation, risk assessment, and group management, ensuring that participants can lead mountain biking activities with confidence and competence. During the assessment, participants showcase their ability to make informed decisions in challenging trail conditions, effectively communicate with groups, and employ sound leadership principles. Successfully passing the BC Level 2 Assessment not only validates participants’ individual skills but also signifies their readiness to guide others through diverse off-road terrains. With certified assessors overseeing the process, the Level 2 MTB Assessment at Cyclewise represents a significant achievement in the journey towards becoming a skilled and responsible mountain bike leader.

Practical Assessment

The practical British Cycling Mountain Bike Leadership Level 2 Assessment consists of an all-day mountain bike journey. During the day each candidate will be assigned to lead a section of the assessment route of up to 10km working with a ratio of 1:4.
You will be expected to deliver a flowing journey whilst demonstrating good leadership and navigational skills.

The British Cycling Level 2 Leadership Assessment procedure is informal and is designed to help you develop your skills as a mountain bike leader. The group you lead can consist of other riders who are also being assessed on the same day or riders who are there to fulfill the role as participants.

Written Assignment

The written assignment is an open book home study task and comprises of a range of short answer questions. This task is based on the information included in the British Mountain Bike Leadership Level 2 Handbook and other resources provided on the training course.

Once payment has been received for your assessment place, the assessment questionnaire will be sent to you via e-mail. Paper copies are available upon request. This should be returned to Cyclewise no later than seven days prior to your practical assessment date. Please ensure you allow plenty of time to complete and return the questionnaire before your assessment day.

Important:
You will be required to bring a copy of your First Aid certificate your British Cycling Registration Number, Logbook and details of your Safeguarding Qualification if you did not submit this information on your training course. If you do not bring these on the day or you have not submitted them on your training course, you may be unable to complete the assessment. (Please contact us if you have any questions)

If you have completed your training and are unsure if you are ready for assessment please contact us with any concerns you have and we will help you in any way we can.

Instructor Ratio: 1:4 or 2:8 maximum
Course Cost: £140
Course Venue: Coniston, Bluebird Cafe Car Park

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If you would like to find out more about our Level 2 Leadership Assessmet please contact us or e-mail bookings@cyclewise.co.uk We will be very happy to help.

BC Level 2 Leadership Assessment Reviews

Rich was great at putting us all at ease and it did not really feel like an assessment at all, more like a day out with friends.

After my training course, I was inspired to get out there and practice all the things Craig suggested I work on before coming back for assessment. I am so pleased I passed and I am now looking forward to using the award at my centre.

Thanks for a brilliant day – the fact I passed was an added bonus. The location was stunning and I look forward to returning to the lakes to do some more riding.