Gears Programme (Personal Skills)

 

Overview

 

The Gears programme was designed particularly at 1st Gear for those candidates with learning difficulties.

1st Gear can be achieved by using various forms of cycles including a tricycle

 

Skills Assessed

 

Below is a list of the skills that are covered on the first 3 gears. The required standard will vary depending on which gears programme is being assessed.

  • Brakes

  • Gear changing

  • Cornering

  • Alternating speed

  • Lifting front wheel

  • Bunny hops (Third gear only)

  • Distance

  • Bike anatomy

  • Tools

  • Repairs

 

Further Courses

 

4th Gear - Downhill mountain biking skills & Trainer/Assessor : Grade 2 Instructor with 4th gear endorsement

5th Gear - Mountain bike trail /course building skills & Trainer/Assessor : Grade 2 Instructor with 5th gear endorsement

6th Gear - Mountain bike trail /course management skills & Trainer/Assessor : Grade 2 Instructor with 6th gear endorsement