This is British Cycling’s flagship leadership award and qualifies leaders to guide cyclists on rides across non-technical terrain up to a distance of 50 miles.

It is an assessed one-day course utilising a blended-learning approach with online learning and face-to-face, including a mix of theory, practical and assessments.

Course fee includes

• Certification
• Ride Leader Handbook
• British Cycling membership
• Access to CPD
• Regular newsletter
• USB/pen/handout.

The course is for anyone wanting to lead young people on bike rides on non-technical terrain (roads and trails).

Download British Cycling Leadership Award Course flyer

Content includes

• Introduction to Ride Leadership: The remit of the ride leader, the leading environment, ratios and what to expect.
• The Ride: Pre, during and post-ride procedures, safety checks, skills assessments, road positioning.
• Road and Ride Awareness: The Highway Code, rights and responsibilities of road users.
• Route Planning: Characteristics of a route planner, tools to assist your planning.
• Good Practice Guidelines: Introduction to British Cycling’s policies on Safeguarding, Inclusion and Video/Camera policy.
• Managing Risks and Emergencies: Risk assessment including generic, specific and dynamic, dealing with fatigue and who to contact in the event of an emergency.
• Next Steps: How you can use the Award.

Dates: TBA (will be arranged as and when there is the demand for the course)

Cost: Approximately £120 - 25% discount for second delegate from the same establishment

Book online: www.cornwalllearningonline.co.uk - Course code: CLO43 - please express your interest and we will contact you when dates are available.

Contact:

Ann Kemp (Course Administrator)
Tel: 01872 326368
Email: Ann.Kemp@cornwall.gov.uk