British Cycling Level 3 Mountain Bike Leadership Award: Written Assignment
British Cycling
Level 3 UK Mountain Bike
Leadership Award:
Written Assignment Question Sheet.
British Cycling Level 3 Mountain Bike Leadership Award: Written Assignment Question
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Instructions
This is based on the information included in the British Cycling Level 3 UK Mountain Bike
Leadership handbook, along with your personal knowledge. Therefore you should refer to these
resources when answering the questions
There are 52 questions, with 98 possible scores. You receive 1 score for each correct answer
and you must achieve 69 scores or above to pass this task. Questions with an asterisk (*) must
be answered correctly in order to pass this task.
Name:
Address:
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I can confirm that the work contained within this assignment and all evidence and
products associated with the achievements of this award are my own work.
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British Cycling Level 3 Mountain Bike Leadership Award: Written Assignment Question
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1
Where in the UK would you find the following well known trails or features and briefly
describe their characteristics?
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Garburn Pass
Jacobs Ladder
Pont Scethin
Corrieyairack Pass
2
List the three key points of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
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3
What publication does the slogan Respect, Protect, Enjoy come from?
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4
Give 3 sources of information of how you would go about finding out access rights to an
unfamiliar area.
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5
During what period of the year is the shooting season of the main stag (red deer) in
Scotland?
1 Dec - 14 Feb
3 June - 5 Aug
1 July - 20 Oct
12 Aug - 10 Dec
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6
How many National Parks are there in Britain in total?
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7
Name each of the National Parks in Wales?
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8
What are the restrictions for Mountain Biking up and down Snowdon?
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What is the geological difference between the White and Dark Peak in the Peak District?
Name the reptile commonly found in the Quantocks area?
Name the disease that can be transmitted through tick bites?
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What type of rock can you expect to be riding on in the Lake District?
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In a mountain bike context name two of the main characteristics of this type of rock (i.e.
consider grip, shape etc.)
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In which area in England can you expect to be riding predominantly over lime stone?
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What is lime stone like to ride on in dry conditions?
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How does this change in wet conditions?
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Mountain Weather
14
Name a website you would use that provides suitable weather information for a day riding
in the mountains.
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15
Explain the type of weather you would associate with a cold front.
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16
What weather would you associate with a high-pressure system during summer time?
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17
Describe the visual signs of an approaching warm front in terms of cloud development.
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18
The forecast you have obtained expects the temperature to be 8°C at sea level. The
route you have planned takes you approximately 750m above sea level. Assuming the
wind is very light, approximately what temperature would you be expecting to experience
at this height?
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19
Briefly explain what a temperature inversion is and where in the hills you should aim to be
when this occurs.
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20
Explain briefly what is meant by Orographic rainfall and how could this affect where you
choose to ride?
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Y
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Source: www.metoffice.gov.uk
21 This synoptic chart shows
st
weather conditions for 1 August
2013.
Based on this, describe briefly
what you expect the weather to
be doing in the Lake District and
how you think the weather will
develop throughout the next 24
hours.
a) What is the name given to
the weather front marked X?
b) What is the name given to
the weather front marked Y?
c) Make an estimation of the
wind speed over the UK.
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Navigation
22
Briefly explain what is meant by the following terms:
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Attack points
Aiming off
Aspect of slope
23
24
Name three important factors to take into account when choosing a GPS for mountain bike
use.
Name three factors that influence the accuracy of the position shown by a GPS
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25
If a GPS unit has been turned off for some time or has been moved a distance of 300
miles or more, how long approximately will it take for it to display accurate information?
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Clothing and Equipment
26
Briefly what in a mountain bike and general outdoor context are the following:
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Smartwool
Softshell
Spot device
NBT2
Propshock
27
28
Name three advantages of cup and cone hubs over sealed cartridge bearing hubs?
Looking down a spoke with the nipple end closest to you, which way do you need to turn
the spoke key to tighten a spoke? Tick the correct box
Clockwise
Anti-Clockwise
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29
Briefly describe what is meant by the term ‘Rebound’
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30
How does a bike feel when the
suspension is set up with too much
rebound speed?
Why could this be hazardous for a
rider?
31
On what type of brake system can a flat spot in a wheel present a serious issue and why?
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32
When a rear gear cable snaps,
which sprocket will the chain
automatically be moved to?
If this happened, what could you
do to make pedalling easier for the
rider?
Name three criteria to take into consideration when buying a mountain bike cross country
type helmet.
33
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Incident Management
34
What does the acronym SAFER stand for?
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A
F
E
R
35
In the event of an incident where you are unable to get a phone signal, list 3 things you
would consider before deciding whether to send someone from the group for help, or
whether to go yourself.
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36
If an incident was to occur on the trail whilst you were leading a group, number
the following people in priority order with numbers 1, 2 and 3 with 1 being the
first priority.
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Order of
Priority
The casualty
Yourself as the leader
The rest of the group
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38
Which number, other than 999, can be dialled in the UK for help in an emergency?
How many Mountain Rescue teams are there in England and Wales?
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Scenario – An incident has occurred at the point on the map marked with an X. The incident has
happened at 3pm and you are expected back to base by 5pm. You have no mobile phone signal in
this location so need to weigh up your options of how to get help.
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a) Describe the thought
process you would go
through in order to
obtain rescue.
(it is fine to make certain
assumptions about the
situation, as long as the
thought process is
described, as this is what
will be marked)
b) What time would you
estimate rescue to
arrive based on what
you consider to be the
most appropriate
option.
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40
Which of the following statements is true? Tick the correct box
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The Mountain Rescue Teams are government funded organisations,
made up of both paid staff and volunteers
The Mountain Rescue Teams are independent charities, made up
entirely by paid staff
The Mountain Rescue Teams are independent charities, made up
entirely by volunteers
Techniques
41
List five questions you could ask yourself when observing a rider’s technique.
(either of the following will gain a mark)
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Which of the following coaching points for the Manual Front Wheel lift are correct? Tick the
correct box(s)
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42
To perform a manual front wheel lift riders should:
Start in the Ready Position
Rock body forward and keeping their arms and legs straight, just before reaching the obstacle
Raise their head as they move their torso back
Compress the forks to gain lift
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43
What does the acronym SMLBE stand for?
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M
L
B
E
44
A simple change in which element of the SMLBE can often make a significant difference
to someone’s riding experience?
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Physiological Aspects and Nutrition
45
What are the advantages of having an isotonic drink whilst out on the trail?
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46
Which energy system is used for activities that are very short in duration (6-8 seconds)
but of a very high intensity? E.g. power climb
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47
What causes the burning sensation felt in the muscles during activities of high intensity?
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48
Why would you advise riders to carry on spinning their legs for a short distance, upon
reaching the top of a climb?
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Water Hazards
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50
List four important considerations you should take into account when assessing the safety
of a water crossing.
List three common hazards of crossing moving water with a bike.
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The Sport of Mountain Biking
51
Give a brief description of the main characteristics of the discipline of Four-cross (4X)
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52
From the descriptions below identify the type race event
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Races start with practice runs, when riders can learn the course and setup their bikes for the particular demands of the terrain and the conditions.
Practice is followed by a timed run, often used to seed riders for the final,
with the fastest rider from the timed run going last, leaders are deposed
one by one from the ‘hot seat’
Races are mass start races with often over 100 competitors and are run
on multiple laps of a set course. They vary in length depending upon the
category of rider, usually from around 30 minutes for youth riders to 1.5 to
2 hours for seniors and elites. Riders must be self-sufficient and can only
get mechanical assistance in a dedicated technical zone.
Events often take place over a weekend with a strong social focus. The
course includes timed downhill sections and uphill sections which have to
be completed within a set time. Practice sessions enable riders to set-up
their bikes before completing a timed run to seed riders for the final race
with the fastest rider from the timed run going last.
British Cycling Level 3 Mountain Bike Leadership Award: Written Assignment Question
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Assessor Use Only
Written Assignment Marking Sheet
Assessor name:
Access Rights, the
Environment and
Mountain Knowledge
Marks
Marks
Q
available
awarded
1
4
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Mountain Weather
Q
Marks
available
14
3
Q
Marks
available
1
26
15
1
1
16
3
1
Marks
available
5
41
5
27
3
42
1
1
28
1
43
1
17
1
29
1
44
1
18
1
30
2
19
1
31
1
45
1
3
20
1
32
2
46
1
1
21
4
33
3
47
1
48
1
Navigation
1
1
Q
Marks
available
1
22
3
3
Marks
awarded
Q
Marks
available
3
34
1
Q
Marks
available
23
3
35
3
49
4
24
3
36
3
50
3
25
1
37
1
38
1
39
2
1
Marks
awarded
Physiological Aspects
and Nutrition
Incident Management
40
Grand Total
Marks
awarded
Techniques
Q
1
Marks
awarded
Clothing and Equipment
Marks
awarded
Water Hazards
Marks
awarded
The Sport of Mountain
Biking
Marks
Marks
Q
available
awarded
51
1
52
1
British Cycling Level 3 Mountain Bike Leadership Award: Written Assignment Question Sheet
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Action Plan
Assessment Outcome
Pass (at least 69 out
of 98)
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