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Mountain Biking Risk Assessment Template
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for mountain biking in outdoor activity provider settings. Tailor hazards and measures to your needs and download a professional PDF. Add your own branding.
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What this covers.
This template focuses on typical risks and controls for mountain biking in outdoor activity provider settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
Enhances cardiovascular health and stamina through vigorous and sustained cycling over varied terrains
Encourages exploration and adventure, allowing riders to discover new trails and natural landscapes
Improves balance and coordination by navigating uneven trails and handling the bike over obstacles
Builds lower body strength and endurance, particularly in the legs and core, through continuous pedaling and maneuvering
Promotes environmental awareness and appreciation by fostering a connection with diverse outdoor environments and ecosystems
Typical hazards & measures
Puncture from sharp rocks
— Pre-ride inspection of tires for damage or wear. Carry spare tubes or patches, and teach riders how to repair punctures. Instruct participants to avoid sharp rocks where possible.
Collision with other trail users
— Brief participants on trail etiquette, including slowing down and warning others when approaching. Use routes with fewer pedestrians or other trail users, and ensure riders know how to handle shared paths.
Sharp objects on trails
— Inspect the trail for sharp rocks or debris that could puncture tires or injure riders. Riders should be briefed on how to avoid such objects and trained to repair punctures quickly.
Chain breakage
— Perform pre-ride bike checks, focusing on the chain's condition and tension. Riders should carry spare chains or links, and instructors should be equipped with the tools to repair broken chains mid-ride.
Collision with road traffic
— Riders should wear high-visibility clothing and always ride single file on roads. Use roads only when necessary, and ensure participants are briefed on road safety rules. Instructors should act as lead and sweep riders to control group movement.
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