Courses
MOUNTAIN BIKING
We have a fleet of mountain bikes and easy access to cycling trails from our centre in the heart of the New Forest, making us the go to provider for your mountain bike leader qualifications.
MIAS LEVEL ONE
This is a two day course, for those with a medium level of fitness and basic off road mountain bike experience. Day one will be based at Tile Barn whilst Day two is based away from site. Courses are run together with training of the syllabus on day one and a group led journey with assessment on day two.
Candidates and the course instructor will decide after the assessment period whether certification for level 1 is awarded.
The course has a national accreditation with The Association of British Cycle Coaches (A.B.C.C), Cyclist’s Touring Club (C.T.C) and is recognised by the Adventure Activities Licencing Authority (AALA) and Adventuremark.
VELOTECH CYCLE MAINTENANCE COURSES
Velotech courses are nationally recognised awards that qualify you to work in the cycle industry, but they are also a great way to enhance your own knowledge and skills in cycle maintenance for personal use.
The courses range from training and assessment in basic bicycle maintenance, to assessment in bicycle mechanics to an industry standard level.
These courses carry the approval of the Bicycle Association of Great Britain (BAGB), the UK's manufacturers, importers and distributors association.
VELOTECH BRONZE
This award is ideal if you're looking to formalise experiences and learnings of cycle mechanics - whether you're a MTB leader, school teacher, instructor at an outdoor centre or even a parent keen to ensure the family’s bikes are safe and up to spec. We teach you how to inspect and sign off bicycles (except e-bikes) as being ‘up to standard’ – specifically the British Standard associated with bikes
PRE COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
- A simple existing knowledge of bikes and components
VELOTECH SILVER
Do you want the skills of a cycle mechanic? The course will provide great detail of safe workshop practices and an industry standard level of knowledge - it builds on the knowledge of the bronze level award. The award will leave you accredited to identify, inspect, adjust and replace many key components on bicycles (except e-bikes).
PRE COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
- 1 month must have passed since completing the Velotech Bronze Award
VELOTECH GOLD
This award is the natural step up from Velotech Silver and looks at solving common issues on bikes that often lead to the removal and replacement of components and systems.
Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to identify, adjust and replace like-for-like components found on bicycles (except e-bikes), including the removal and refitting of a headset and bottom bracket, and have an understanding of considerations required for changes in specifications. You will also be able to solve common issues found with wheels.
PRE COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
- 1 month must have passed since completing the Velotech Silver Award
