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OTC update for mountain bike leaders and riders
Get yourself sorted for the 2006 season
Whether you are looking at an entry level Trail Leader Award course, an Advanced Leader training course, or anything in between to set yourself up for 2006, now's the time to get looking and booking. A full programme of over 70 courses all over the UK and through selected European regions is available. As always, you can search by date, location and course type to find one that suits.
See the 'course dates, locations and costs' link at www.mountainbikecourses.com for full details.
Getting muddy? Get the most from your bike next time out by washing it well
Want to really find out the best way of washing your beloved (bike that is). 'Fraid it's not point and shoot with the hose......
For details, go to the 'news' section of www.mountainbikecourses.com and click on 'bike washing guide'.
Looking for a bike update; perhaps even a fleet?
See what's floating around the OTC offices and getting under our feet at the moment. Please take them away..... even the gorgeous riding Orange Sub 5.
Get yourself a bargain at the 'news' section of www.mountainbikecourses.com and click on 'For Sale'.
Maintenance course at Dales Mountain Biking
Head to sunny Swaledale for a great days.......maintenance? Yep you heard it, the best riding dale in the ... well the Dales, is host to Interim and Full Service levels of maintenance course from Dales Mountain Biking. [Ed - 'think we can get any more 'dales' in there?' Sub-ed - 'only by staying overnight for a following day's riding']
Go to the 'news' section of www.mountainbikecourses.com and click on the 'Maintenance' section.
Hobo-backpackers' Taff Bash
'If you go down to South Wales today, your sure of a big surprise'. Yes - a load of riders heading from Hobo-backpackers through the Brecon Beacons, following a flour trail (that's flour not flower - it is February!) all in the aid of finding a pub. well and having a good ride.
Find out all about the 8th annual Taff Bash at the 'news' section of www.mountainbikecourses.com. When you get there, click on 'Taff Bash'.
IMBA hits Ireland
The ever expanding advocacy group IMBA (International Mountain Biking Association) is gaining support on the Emerald Isle through the newly formed Moutain Biking Ireland (MBI).
See to the 'news' section of www.mountainbikecourses.com and click on 'IMBA'.
Course Insurance
Concerned about what would happen if you broke your arm the day before your OTC Leader course? Probably not too concerned, but as a just in case, the OTC cancellation and medical insurance policy for 2006 is now up and running.
Go to the 'news' section of www.mountainbikecourses.com and click on the 'Insurance' section.
Courses Update - 2006 Dates
The full list of over 70 open courses for 2006 is now available in the 'course dates, locations and costs' link. You can search for your perfect course through 'course type', location or date order.
Open courses include:
Trail Leader Award
Technical Leader Award training & assessments
Advanced Leader Award courses
Skill Instructor Award
Pre-assessment Interview
Leader Trainer training courses.
You can also access the Assistant Leader; Road Leader; Rider Development Days, as Special courses set up to suit you and your group.
Courses have already started and deadlines on booking February and March course are fast approaching, so get over to the 'course dates, locations and costs' section of www.mountainbikecourses.com for information and downloadable booking forms.
Advanced Leader training course
Previously called 'Level Three Leader Award', the Advanced Leader deals with taking mountain bikers into the very best terrain the UK has to offer - mountainous and remote regions. Using the very best riding of the high Cumbrian fells, this four day course takes existing Technical Leaders (or equivalent) onto a higher plane. It has been described as 'the best course I've ever come across', and without a doubt the depth of knowledge it contains holds something for everyone.
For more details, click on the 'Leader Awards' link of www.mountainbikecourses.com and go to the 'Advanced Leader Award' section.
Skill Instructor Award
Three open Skill Instructor (SI) courses have been set up in the heart of the country to enable Leaders to further develop their teaching and instructing skills. The SI course deals with everything from how people learn through to facilitating personal riding development and offering the Skill Awards to your groups. We reckon it's the perfect compliment to your Leader Award.
See the 'Skill Awards' section of www.mountainbikecourses.com for information on the Skill Awards and the Skill Instructor qualification.
Upcoming courses:
Courses in February and March are fast approaching their booking deadline. If you need something soon, look at:
Leader courses
24th to 26th February: Whitehough OEC in Lancashire have Trail and Technical Leader courses.
Whitehough Trail Leader Course
Whitehough Technical Leader Course
3rd to 5th March: Daleside riding in Yorkshire with the Bewerley Park Centre courses or Brecon Beacons at Hobo-backpackers
Bewerley Park Centre Trail Leader Course
Bewerley Park Centre Technical Course
Hobo-backers Technical Leader training information
16th to 19th March: Get in the mountains with the Lake District based Advanced Mountain Bike Leader training course. Quite simply the most fun that can be had on a training course!
Advanced Leader training Course
17th to 19th March: Devon Discovery have Dartmoor's own Trail Leader and Technical Leader courses
Devon Discovery Trail Leader Course
Devon Discovery Technical Leader Course
24th to 26th March: Thornbridge Outdoors in the heart of the Peak District include the years first Skill Instructor course as well as the Trail Leader and Technical Leader training options.
Thornbridge Outdoors Trail Leader Course
Thornbridge Outdoors Technical Leader Course
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