WANT TO BECOME A
TRAIL LEADER?
RIDE GUIDE CERTIFICATION
Want to guide club rides or events?
Start your PMBIA journey today! Lead group rides with confidence. The 1-day Ride Guide course covers safe leadership, risk management, and rider assessment—perfect for clubs and organizations.
Want to coach? Step up with our 3-day Level 1 certification and train like a world-class instructor!
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What you will learn
A one-day course for volunteers, community leaders, and biking advocates who want to safely lead small beginner groups on green and blue trails. Ideal for those looking to guide group rides or transition to PMBIA Level 1 Certification.
What You’ll Learn:
- Organize and lead safe, engaging group rides
- Conduct meet-and-greet sessions, bike checks, safety talks, and warm-ups
- Assess rider skill levels and manage group dynamics
- Communicate terrain choices and manage risk
- Learn basic mechanical and first aid skills
The course includes an online pre-course worksheet to prepare for the in-person session. Most of the training takes place on trails, with hands-on practice and feedback from a PMBIA Mentor.
Who is it for & Course context
This course is designed for riders who want to lead organized group rides in a safe and structured way.
Suitable for:
- Beginner to low-intermediate riders
- Green and blue singletrack trails
- Volunteer clubs, community events, or bike schools
Course details:
- Duration: 9 hours (includes pre-course reading & assessment)
- Location: Within one hour of emergency care
- Important: This course does not certify instructors to teach mountain biking skills. If you want to coach riders, consider PMBIA Level 1.
Why take this course
- Safely lead group rides for clubs and communities
- Improve your riding skills with personal feedback
- Develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills
- Learn risk management, bike setup, and basic first aid & mechanics
- Gain confidence guiding others in a fun, supportive environment
Pre-requisites
Before registering, ensure you meet the following requirements:
- Completed Ride Guide Worksheet (provided upon registration)
- Confident riding at trail speed on green, blue, and light black trails
- Recommended: 2 years of mountain biking experience
- Wilderness First Aid (recommended but not required)
- PMBIA membership required after the first year (first year included in course fee)
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PMBIA MISSION STATEMENT
With PMBIA Québec, instructors receive the best training experience, combining international standards with a strong local presence.
- Led by a team of dedicated, Quebec-based course conductors, ensuring local expertise and personalized instruction.
- Available in both French and English, making world-class training accessible to all.
- Supported by reference guides and booklets translated into French by Vélo Québec Association ensuring clarity and ease of learning.
- Proudly operated by a local non-profit, reinforcing our commitment to growing the sport within the province.
Why become a member ?
PMBIA Membership helps support the continued growth and development of the PMBIA, it’s programs, and position within the industry. PMBIA makes learning safer and simpler, getting more people on bikes! Members also get pro-deals with our industry partners.
ANNUAL PMBIA MEMBERSHIP
Annual PMBIA membership allows members to enjoy its many benefits, including access to all the latest teaching materials and pro-deals.
The membership fees also help genuinely support the PMBIA. These fees go directly towards:
- Association administration
- Developing new course materials
- Website and resource improvements
- Building new industry partnerships
Membership fees are critical of what makes the PMBIA run. If you like what we do, please support us by becoming a member or renewing your membership today!
PMBIA is a worldwide recognised certification association
Recognized in Quebec by Vélo Québec, AEQ, and ASSQ, it meets industry standards while adapting to local needs.
With French resources, a nonprofit mission, and a focus on teamwork, PMBIA builds better coaches and stronger riders worldwide.
6 reasons to choose PMBIA over other competitors
Quebec based !
Certification recognised in Quebec by VQ, AEQ, ASSQ
Addressing the needs of your bikeschool or club
Proudly non for profit!
French translated documents and customer service
Teamwork and personal development
PMBIA Industry partners
