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The MBSAR (Mountain Bike Search and Rescue) Standard means that whenever you see this badge from a trained operational Operator (Level 2 or higher) that you can expect certain standards from the MBSAR OPERATOR.
You can presume that all those who earn or wear the course patch – will have certain standards.
Self sufficient for standard operations (several hours)
Carry food, drink, clothes & mountain bike kit
Trained to ride MBSAR with others in deployments
Basic Cycle Maintenance
Good Fitness Level
Basic Navigation Skills
Intermediate Riding Skills
Urban / Rural Riding
Searcher Skills
Basic Rescuer
Basic Medical Skills
This is the minimum standard for the MBSAR Operator and the Instructor.
All members who earn this patch have to complete a comprehensive and standardised curriculum.
Moreover, there is a commitment and genuine interest in using Mountain Bikes as a part of SAR and Emergency Response.
TYPICAL SUMMARY: OPERATOR L3 COURSE
Over the (standard 2 day weekend course) they will cover at least 10 miles bike ride on varied terrain and environments including urbanized towns, villages, rural farms, wooded wilderness, near water, on roads, up and down hills and whilst following, navigating and performing certain tasks. They will need to ride over obstacles and carry their bikes over larger obstacles, as you would in real life.
Candidates also have to complete a basic bike maintenance, searcher skills, rope and water awareness along with Map, Compass, GPS, Navigation and some 'casualty' carries on flat and hills and scenarios.
Training is open to anyone from any team or organisation as long as the have the basic requirements of fitness, safety, kit and equipment (i.e., functioning mountain bike.) If thei do not have a driving license there may be a short assessment required for 'rules of the road' etc.
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