A NEW mountain bike proficiency course, designed by Cycling Scotland, Go Mountain Bike, is now set to be delivered nationwide. The course will cover 4 themes riding skills, first aid, being independent and self supporting and sharing the outdoors. There are 5 levels of proficiency across these 4 themes.
There is a growing number of Go MTB accredited Centres throughout the country, where you will be able to participate in the GO MTB programme. Candidates will be able to mix and match the themes and levels according to their interest. The principle aim of the scheme is to support individuals to develop the skills to make independent journeys into the outdoors.
This new award scheme for mountain biking has been developed in partnership with key stakeholders including the CTC, SMBLA, and Scottish Cycling, and was drafted by a panel of experts in the mountain biking sector. Cycling Scotland Education & Training Manager and founder member of the SMBLA, Jim Riach, SMBLA Committee Member and Cycling Scotland Tutor Brian Salvona and current Scottish Mountain Bike Coach and Director of Dirt School, Chris Ball developed the resource to provide a comprehensive introduction to off-road riding.
The resources for the course, which comprise an instructor’s guide and a pupil’s guide, are now completed and work has begun to orientate tutors and cascade the training required to deliver the course across the country. Once this initial phase is completed Go MTB will be available through local “accredited centres” using qualified instructors.
You can register your interest in an orientation event here
For more information on the scheme or to become an accredited Centre contact Jim Riach on 0141 229 5350 or jimriach@cyclingscotland.org
