TS 13048

TS 13048 is a vocational standard for the profession of mountain bike guide and instructor. It frames the work of guiding and teaching in mountain bike activities and sets out the general scope and competency context for this occupation. As a professional standard, it helps define what the role is understood to include in practice.

The technical shape of the role

In general technical terms, a mountain bike guide and instructor supports riders in off-road cycling environments, provides instruction matched to participant skill levels, and helps organise the flow of the activity. The role commonly brings together route awareness, riding technique, group supervision, environmental judgement, and pre-activity preparation. Because mountain biking takes place on non-paved terrain, balance, control, and adaptation to surface conditions matter more than they do in ordinary road cycling.

What this standard covers

According to the scope statement, TS 13048 covers the guide and instructor who practices the mountain bike profession. The focus is therefore on the direct performance of guiding and instruction in mountain biking, rather than on broader areas such as bicycle maintenance, athlete performance analysis, or general tourism guiding. As a vocational standard, its value lies in bringing the core functions of the occupation into a shared framework.

• Guiding and teaching in mountain bike activities
• A competency framework for off-road cycling work
• A standard that addresses the scope, classification, and evaluation approach for the occupation