The Austrian Association of Bike Guides - Bikepro (www.bikepro.at) conducts training for certification as a Mountainbike Guide.
Instruction is offered by Bikepro in cooperation with ÖRV and MTS Mountainbike Holidays.
Dates Leogang Summer 2012:
12th - 20th May and 15th - 23rd September 2012
Trainer: Mr. Manfred Pfeifer; Ms. Greta Nowak;
Training Goals
Upon successful completion of training, the mountain bike guide should be able to organize and lead tours in the tourism sector. Biking expertise and methodical training guarantee that the MTB guide leads the group safely through the open countryside, always with a view to eco-friendliness, and is able to provide advice on riding technique. The guide's subject-matter and social expertise allows him/her to contribute substantially to a positive overall experience for participants.
Curriculum Overview
80 units
Practice
- Practical, methodical exercises (to teach different skills)
- Riding technique (improve personal ability)
- Touring (how to lead: group guiding, navigation,...)
Theory
- Methodology
- Tour Planning
- Bike & Equipment
- First Aid
- Environment and the Law
- Approaches to Coaching
- Professional Skills/Tourism.
Final Examination: The last 2 days of the course are for finals, both in theory and practice. Upon successful completion of training, participants receive a certificate and I.D.
Info
Bikepro Office
web: www.bikepro.at
e-mail: info@bikepro.at
tel: +43-664-1915131
Conditions of Participation
- Technical Skills - Safe mountain biker on single trails (incl. sharp turns and steeper up-/downhill passages)
- Appropriate physical condition (please see Medical Clearance) and good overall endurance
- Own bike and equipment (please see Equipment List)
Equipment List
(required for participation)
Mountain Bike
The mountain bike must be in flawless technical condition!
Recommended and Suitable Mountain Bike Models:
- Hardtail or Marathon fully
- Safety Pedal / Combo Pedal
Other Gear
- Holder for a drinks bottle or hydration backpack
- Service equipment
- First aid equipment
- Bike pants: long and short
- Bike jersey: long and short
- Shoes for various pedals
- Helmet, gloves, sports glasses and rucksack
- Wind and rain gear (pants and jacket)
Recommendation
- Functional underclothing
Please also send a recent passport photo (jpg) to info@bikepro.at
Medical Clearance
Participants must provide written physician's approval indicating that they are physically able to participate in the course.
Please download the form and submit it no later than the first day of the course:
Download Medical Form [.doc]
Map Tip:
ÖK50: Nr. 3214, Nr. 3215, Nr. 3220 1:50 000
