Join the Level 2 Mountain Bike Leadership Award to sharpen your skills in Boulder’s rugged terrain. This two-day course is perfect for riders ready to lead and ride with confidence in Colorado’s premier mountain biking area.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
Hang tight — photos are loading
This usually takes just a second.
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
2 days
Fitness Level
Participants should have a good fitness level, comfortable with moderate to strenuous biking.
Wildlife
History
Boulder has a rich history of outdoor recreation and was one of the first areas in Colorado to develop mountain biking trails in the 1980s.
Conservation
Trailbuilding efforts prioritize sustainable practices to protect the local landscape and prevent erosion.
MTB Leadership
Join the Level 2 Mountain Bike Leadership Award to sharpen your skills in Boulder’s rugged terrain. This two-day course is perfect for riders ready to lead and ride with confidence in Colorado’s premier mountain biking area.
MTB Leadership delivers specialist mountain bike leadership training and assessments focused on Level 2 qualification standards.
Based on practical, trail-focused instruction, MTB Leadership runs a two-day Level 2 Mountain Bike Leadership Award Training and a full-day Level 2 MTB Assessment. The training course covers leadership skills, risk management, group management, route planning, and practical bike-handling on varied terrain. The assessment combines a full-day ride with practical challenges that evaluate leadership, navigation, and group management under real-world conditions.
MTB Leadership uses structured curricula aligned to the Level 2 award to prepare candidates for operational leadership roles on off-road rides. Instruction emphasizes safe decision-making, on-trail risk assessments, and efficient group control techniques. Sessions include classroom briefings, on-trail coaching, and one-to-one feedback during practical exercises. Candidates receive direct guidance aimed at improving competence for leading recreational and skills-focused rides.
The business works with riders at different abilities, from experienced cyclists seeking leader accreditation to newer leaders wanting assessment experience. MTB Leadership schedules clearly defined training and assessment formats: a two-day award course and a single-day assessment ride. The approach supports focused skill development with measurable assessment points. Booking information, dates, and prerequisites are provided per course to ensure candidates arrive prepared. MTB Leadership maintains transparent course summaries and assessment outlines so participants understand objectives and outcomes before attending.
Course materials and assessment criteria are communicated in advance so candidates can prepare practically and confidently for evaluation before attendance.
Courses Offered
2
Level 2 award and assessment available
Training Length
2 days
Duration for Level 2 award training
Assessment Length
1 day
Full-day Level 2 MTB assessment ride
Course Focus
Leadership & Safety
Navigation, group management, decision-making
Choose the two-day Level 2 Mountain Bike Leadership Award Training or the full-day Level 2 MTB Assessment — check dates, prerequisites, and booking details.
Check trail conditions beforehand
Ensure trails are open and weather is favorable for safety and optimal riding experience.
Wear appropriate protective gear
Always wear a helmet, gloves, and pads to stay safe on technical descents.
Practice trail etiquette
Respect other riders and hikers to maintain a positive trail environment.
Bring hydration and snacks
Stay fueled and hydrated during the intensive two-day course.
Helmet
Critical for safety during technical riding and descents.
Gloves
Protect hands and improve grip during challenging maneuvers.
Hydration pack
Allows easy access to water on long, strenuous rides.
summer
Sport sunglasses or goggles
Protect eyes from sun, dust, and debris.
spring|summer|fall