Turn your passion for mountain biking into the skills and confidence needed to lead others on the trail. This course is designed to prepare you for your MIAS qualification by focusing on learning and practical experience rather than assessment.

Whether you’re unsure if you’re ready for assessment or simply want to build your confidence first, this course will give you the tools and knowledge to lead groups safely and professionally.

What you’ll gain:

• The skills to confidently lead MTB rides

• Group management and trail leadership techniques

• Navigation and route selection

• Basic Trail fixes and pre-ride checks

• Risk awareness and rider safety knowledge

• Practical riding and coaching tips

• Preparation for your MIAS Level 1 & 2 assessment

Perfect for:

• Riders considering becoming MTB guides or instructors

• Those preparing for a MIAS Level 1 or 2 course

• Riders wanting to gain confidence leading groups

Take the first step towards becoming a qualified MTB guide or instructor.

Delivered by experienced MIAS-qualified instructors.

MIAS (MBS) Mountain Bike Skills Course

Book both the MIAS MBS and MIAS Level 1/2 Course for £450 saving £100

Day One

• Bike set up to include bars, lever position, seat height and angle, suspension set up

• Riding position to include Ready position, cone of movement, weight shift, SMBLE

• Gear selection - correct use of gears for appropriate terrain and shifting techniques

• Use of brakes Feathering

• Climbing/Descending

• Cornering

• Small drops

• Track stands

• Front Wheel lifts

• Culminating with an intro Blue route ride

Day Two

Progression to technical riding to enable riders to tackle the features of Red type terrain culminating with a Red route trail confirmation ride where riders will put into practice all the skills and techniques learnt over the 2 days

• Line choice

• Rear wheel lifts

• Bunny hops

• Jumps

• Drop-offs

• Off Camber sections

• Roots and rocks

• Flat turns

• Berms

What you can expect from the course

Outcome Awarded:

• MBS1 Blue

• MBS2 Red

• MBS3 Black