Lake District MTB Adventure & First Aid Qualification Weekend

Ride a brilliant Lake District trail, enjoy a sociable evening meal, complete an outdoor first aid course, and take on the EMBR Mechanics Trophy challenge.

This is a fun, practical and memorable weekend for e-mountain bikers who want adventure, confidence and useful skills in the outdoors and go home happy as a qualified first aider .

Saturday Adventure Ride

Start the weekend with a fantastic e-mountain bike ride from Ambleside, led by an experienced EMBR.Bike guide. Expect great trail, wild November weather, big Lake District scenery and a sociable ride through one of the UK’s best mountain biking landscapes.

After the ride, we’ll head to The Tap Yard for a group pizza meal — the perfect way to relax, swap stories and round off the day. Drinks are at your own cost.

Sunday Outdoor First Aid Course

On Sunday, take part in a full-day Emergency First Aid training course designed with mountain bikers and outdoor situations in mind. The course covers essential practical skills including the recovery position, CPR, bleeding and severe bleeding, choking, burns and epilepsy, with mountain bike-related accident scenarios.

The first aid course will take place at Ambleside Rugby Club. Lunch is provided, and free parking is available.

The Emergency First Aid qualification can also be transferred as an HSE workplace qualification, making this a valuable course for work, volunteering and outdoor activities.

Download the full Weekend Itinerary & First Aid Course Details (PDF)