Mountain Bike Instructor Award Scheme Courses in the Peak District with Peak Pursuits

MIAS – Mountain Bike Instructor Award Scheme £180.00
  • MIAS 12th & 13th June 2010 - Call 01782 722226 to book your place 
  • MIAS 16th & 17th October 2010 - BOOK ONLINE HERE 

Outdoor Instructor Training – National Governing Body Qualifications – Outdoor Pursuits Courses

A two day training course for each level (1-6) resulting in a teaching qualification allowing successful candidates to lead off road biking trips throughout the United Kingdom. MIAS courses from Peak Pursuits is based in North Staffordshire and The Peak District.  Enabling candidates to lead groups off road biking; group management, responsibilities, navigation, access and conservation, technical skill, equipment and weather are all covered in this course.  Expert and friendly instruction and guidance are offered on this excellent value NGB course.

  • Typical Course Outline MIAS Levels 1 and 2

    Day 1
    09:00 Arrival. Introduction and outline of MIAS Scheme.
    09:25 Access conservation and Basic First Aid.
    09:50 Personal and Group Equipment.
    10:20 Bike Anatomy.
    10:50 Coffee Break.
    11:10 Pre-ride Checks.
    11:20 Warm Ups.
    11.30 1st Cycle ride covering individual skills.
    13:00 Lunch.
    13:30 Group skills, leadership, situations, organisation & route planning.
    14:45 2nd Cycle ride covering group skills.
    16:30 Clean up and debrief 1. Brief for day 2.
    17:00 Departure.

    Day 2    
    09:00 Arrival and Maintenance
    10:40 Route Planning.
    11:10 Group Organisation (Group Kit etc)
    11:30 Coffee Break
    11:45 3rd Ride incorporating individual skills, group skills & fitness levels.
    13:15 Lunch en route.
    15:45 Return clean up, debrief and individual review.
    17:00 Latest departure time. Individuals may depart after personal review.

MIAS has six levels of training and instruction:

  • Level One – Basic Skills
    For low level terrain like canal tow paths, country parks and non wilderness routes.

  • Level Two – Intermediate Skills
    For accessing wild country and bridleways below 600m.  Candidates must hold a BEL, WGL or equivalent prior to commencing at this level.
  • Level Three – Advanced Skills
    For accessing mountainous terrain as defined by the MLTB and wild country routes.  Candidates must hold a Mountain Leader Award or appropriate level WGL.
  • Levels Four to Six
    These are trainer/assessor qualifications      

Contact Peak Pursuits today or call us on 01782 722226 to discuss your requirements or BOOK ONLINE HERE.

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