Elevate Your Adventure: From Hobbyist to Professional
Are you ready to take your love for Mountain Biking and other outdoor pursuits to the next level? We specialize in transforming your casual interest into a true passion, your rewarding hobby into a fulfilling career, and evolving your existing skills from great to absolutely AWESOME! with NGB level qualifications.
Mountain Bike Instructor Training: MIAS Level 1 & 2
For those whose connection with Mountain Biking extends into a genuine desire to lead group rides, instruct, and coach others, we offer comprehensive training through the Mountain Bike Instructors Award Scheme (MIAS). We run MIAS Level 1 and Level 2 courses consistently all year round, providing ample opportunity for you to achieve a globally recognized qualifications.
The Purpose and Prestige of the MIAS Award
The core purpose of the Mountain Bike Instructors Award Scheme is fundamentally to promote the safe enjoyment of mountain biking in an off-road environment. This established scheme delivers rigorous training and assessment focused on the crucial technical and group management skills essential for anyone looking to lead groups across diverse on and off-road settings, both within the UK and internationally.
The curriculum is designed to be thorough and practical, integrating formal training, extensive practical experience, and comprehensive assessment under a variety of testing conditions. While the focus is naturally on off-road proficiency, the course also includes essential basic on-road training to ensure all-around competency.
Since its inception in Birmingham in 1989, the MIAS award has solidified its status as the benchmark for technical excellence in mountain bike instruction. It has gained widespread recognition and is trusted by a formidable list of official bodies, including Local Authorities, the Ministry of Defence (MOD), Emergency Services, Outdoor Education Centres, and statutory Youth Services. This widespread acceptance means the MIAS scheme is recognised throughout the UK and abroad; it is, quite simply, the national and international gauge against which standards of competence are measured in this field.
Diverse Outdoor Skills Training and Coaching
Beyond professional instructor qualifications, we are dedicated to helping everyone improve their skills, regardless of their current level or chosen activity. We run regular beginner and intermediate training and coaching sessions designed to boost your confidence and competence across a wide array of exhilarating outdoor pursuits.
Our current offerings include focused sessions in:
- Mountain Biking
- Rock Climbing
- Caving
- Hiking
- Navigation
- Archery
- Paddle Boarding
- … and more!
Whether your goal is to master a new skill, safely explore challenging terrain, or become a certified leader, we provide the expert tuition and accredited framework to help you achieve it. Transform your passion into a profession today!
Book a session today.