Mountain biking risk assessment
ADVENTURE 21
RISK ASSESSMENT - mountain biking

Specific areas

Road riding
Off road riding
Road to off road/off road to road

Road riding

Risk involved - other road users and not understanding basic road safety

Hazards arising from risk - collision with other road users

Effects of hazard - cuts, bruises, broken bones and in severe cases death

Risk management - pre session instruction from qualified experienced person/instructor, check of equipment and safety equipment worn throughout the ride

Off road riding

Risk involved - other track users and riding on uneven surfaces

Hazards arising from risk - collision with other users and falling of bike

Effects of hazard - cuts, bruises, broken bones and in severe cases death

Risk management - pre session instruction from qualified experienced person/instructor, check of equipment and safety equipment worn throughout the ride

Road to off road and off road to road riding

Risk involved - changes in riding conditions

Hazards arising from risk - loss of control of bike

Effects of hazard - cuts, bruises, broken bones and in severe cases death

Risk management - pre session instruction from qualified experienced person/instructor who has prior knowledge of the route to be taken.