Trail Cycle Leader

The MBLA Trail Cycle Leader Award (TCL)

This is a Level Two Award (Level Two is the entry level) aimed at all people who want to become leaders for mountain biking. The TCL Award consists of a two day training course followed by a one day assessment. The course will be run under the auspices of the Mountain bike Leaders Award (MBLA). Here is some information regarding this organisation and what your training path will be.

Pre course requirements

• Participants must be over 18 years old
• Join the MBLA
• Have the MBLA Official Training Manual
• Have the course documentation, ogbook sheets and route cards
• Join British Cycling
• Logged 20 recent mountain bike rides which must be sent to us at least a week before training
• Read the MBLA Training Manual
• Have your own bike which is fitted with a bike computer (in km) for use in the navigation section.

Equipment List

• Suitable Mountain Bike (in good working condition)
• Cycle helmet and gloves
• Cycle computer in kilometres
• Eye protection
• Suitable clothing for a days cycle ride
• Backpack, with spare clothing
• Small tool kit, including pump and inner tubes
• Food and drink (including lunch)
• First aid kit
• Permanent pen for writing on maps
• Compass (maps will be provided)
• MBLA training manual and registration number.