International Mountain Bike Instruction Certifications

Courses

Instruction Certifications

IMIC Master Coach

The IMIC Master Coach certification is the highest level of certification. This five-day course (7-8 hours per day) is designed to train, prepare and certify mountain bike coaches to guide mountain bike groups and conduct beginner thru advanced level coaching and certify others through the IMIC program. Once obtained, the IMIC Master Coach certification qualifies an individual to:

  • Lead individual or group mountain bike rides
  • Provide trail side repair support (fix flat, broken chain, shifting adjustments)
  • Provide appropriate bike set up recommendations (bar/seat height, brake/shifter positioning, basic compression & rebound settings)
  • Provide mountain bike coaching on all bike skills for all levels of riders
  • Organize, lead and coach all levels of camps/clinics/events
  • Certify Ride Leaders, Instructors and Coaches
  • 5 day course

IMIC Master Coach Requirements:

  • 10+ years mountain biking experience
  • Basic First Aid certification
  • Wilderness First Aid certification *(if coaching more than 3 hrs away from medical facilities)
  • Current IMIC Coach certification
  • 100+ hrs experience coaching, 40 of which occurred within the last year.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Passionate about riding and a strong desire to help others have more fun and progress safely.

Course Pricing

Pricing

Master Coach $999USD Per person 5 Day Course Register

Course fee does not include the following

  1. IMIC manual cost which is $50 for Ride Leader
  2. $100 for Instructor, Coach & Master Coach

All pricing in USD


Cancellation Policy

  1. Up to fourteen days before the camp date - Full refund, less $50 administrative fee.
  2. Between Thirteen to Three days of the camp date - 50% refund.
  3. Within 72 hours of the camp date or "no show" - No refund.

IMIC Coach

The IMIC Coach certification is the third level of certification. This four-day course (7-8 hours per day) is designed to train, prepare and certify mountain bike coaches to guide mountain bike groups and conduct beginner through advanced level coaching. Once obtained, the IMIC Coach certification qualifies an individual to:

  • Lead individual or group mountain bike rides
  • Provide trail side repair support (fix flat, broken chain, shifting adjustments)
  • Provide appropriate bike set up recommendations (bar/seat height, brake/shifter positioning, basic compression & rebound settings)
  • Provide mountain bike coaching on bike basics and advanced bike handling
  • Organize, lead and coach beginner to intermediate clinics/camps/events
  • Provide private coaching for all levels of riding
  • Support IMIC Master Coaches at clinics/camps/events
  • Support IMIC Master Coaches when certifying other coaches

Requirements:

  • 5+ years mountain biking experience
  • Basic First Aid certification
  • Current IMIC Instructor certification or proven ability approved by IMIC Master Coach
  • 40+ hours experience as an Instructor
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Passionate about riding and a strong desire to help others have more fun and progress safely.

Course Pricing


IMIC Instructor

The IMIC Instructor certification is the second level of certification. This three-day course (7-8 hours per day) is designed to train, prepare and certify mountain bike coaches to guide mountain bike groups and conduct beginner level coaching. Once obtained, the IMIC Instructor certification qualifies an individual to:

  • Lead individual or group mountain bike rides
  • Provide trail side repair support (fix flat, broken chain, shifting adjustments)
  • Provide mountain bike instruction on bike basics
  • Provide private instruction for beginner level riders
  • Organize and instruct beginner level clinics/camps/events
  • Provide appropriate bike set up recommendations (bar/seat height, brake/shifter positioning, basic compression & rebound settings)
  • Support IMIC Coaches and Master Coaches at clinics/camps/events

Requirements:

  • At least 18 years old
  • 5+ years mountain biking experience
  • Basic First Aid certification
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Passionate about riding and a strong desire to help others have more fun and progress safely.

Course Pricing


IMIC Ride Leader

The IMIC Ride Leader certification is the first level of certification offered. This is a one-day course (7-8 hours) designed to train, prepare and certify bike guides to lead mountain bike tours, groups and provide support to IMIC Instructors and Coaches. Once obtained, the IMIC Ride Leaders certification qualifies an individual to:

  • Lead individual or group mountain bike rides
  • Provide trail side repair and support (fix flat, broken chain, shifting adjustments)
  • Support IMIC Instructors, Coaches, and Master Coaches at clinics/camps/events
  • Meets one of the IMIC Instructor requirements

Requirements:

  • At least 18 years old
  • 3+ years mountain biking experience
  • Basic First Aid certification
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Passionate about riding and a strong desire to help others have more fun and progress safely.

Course Pricing


Email us for more information: info@beimic.com