Description

• Mountain Bike Instructors Award Scheme

We are running 5 courses in 2026.

The course dates are

• April 18/19th
• May 16/17th
• June 27/28th
• September 19/20th
• October 17/18th

Please pick date from the drop down box at checkout

This is a weekend course which will take place in the North Peak District  and  Hathersage area. it will cover

• Personal & group equipment
• Access
• Cycle maintenance
• Trail maintenance
• Navigation
• Coaching skills
• Risk assessment & management
• Recording systems and procedural paperwork
• Group & trail management
• Emergency procedures

At the end of the weekend candidates will receive a personal course debrief  and hopefully certification to show they are now newly qualified to MIAS level 1 or 2.

Level 1

For instructors who will lead groups off road on way marked tracks below 600 meters and within close proximity of immediate aid. Typically these might be; way marked cycle tracks, canal tow paths, and forestry tracks. These would involve skills such as; climbs, descents, pedal kicks, short track stand and wheel lifts.

Requirements: Previous mountain bike experience.

Level 2

Instructors who wish to lead groups into moorland, upland or mountainous terrain up to 600 meters and within 30 minutes walk of habitation. Technically a little more demanding and will employ climbing and descents over loose surfaces, single track, log hops, jumps, small drop offs, deep mud and water crossing.

MIAS

The Mountain Bike Instructors Award Scheme (MIAS)

Benefits and History

Q MIAS level 2 instructor is awarded a QCF level 2, this is equivalent to a GCSE and a MIAS level 3 instructor is awarded a QCF level 3, which is equivalent to an “A” level. The MIAS award is also operated under the European Qualifications Framework and is equivalent to e level 4 in this award, which means it is recognised in France as a leaders award for mountain biking. This can be of use if your considering working in the Alps.

There is no current UK wide National Governing Body, although some other organisations may state so. However, the MIAS award has been in practice for longer than any other mountain bike award, and is recognised by the AALS.

Also, unlike other awards MIAS does recognise that you may come with a life time of experience in outdoor education and mountain biking so we do recognise approved prior learning, as well as training you may have undertaken with other recognised award providers.

This means we can fast track some training if the prior training with other awards can be evidenced. This award has been used by guides and members of the armed services, the police, mountain guides, schools and youth groups in: Chile, France, Spain, Singapore, New Zealand, Crete, Morocco, Canada and Italy, making it a very credible award for leading and guiding abroad

Alternatively feel free to use the antique and old fashioned method of communication with an actual Phone Call. 07941 212719

Everyone must have a safe working bicycle suitable for the terrain, a helmet, and clothing suitable for the weather.

Please note  there will be a lunch break  but lunch is NOT provided.

Payment  can be made  by bacs, cash on the day, PayPal or Credit/debit card with secure online payment

The course requires a minimum of 4 people to run, if insufficient bookings then there will either be a rebooking made for another date or a refund made.

Payment is an agreement to these terms