International Police Mountain Bike Association Basic Training

Course description

International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA) basic cyclist course equips public safety professionals with the skills to effectively use bicycles in patrol operations. This comprehensive training covers bike fit, maintenance, fitness, legal considerations, and essential handling techniques.

Participants learn tactical riding, emergency response, crowd navigation, and nighttime operations. The course culminates in realistic scenarios to apply learned skills in practical settings. This course will consist of lectures, slide presentations, and practical exercises.

After successfully completing this course students have the opportunity to become certified through IPMBA.  Although most agencies require an officer to be IPMBA trained, certification is not always required. To become an IPMBA instructor, one must pay the annual dues and be certified.  

June 8-11, 2026
Class sessions: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday and Tuesday
                               2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Wednesday
                               9:00 am to 4:00 pm Thursday

Location and parking: 922 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46202 – Conference Room A215. Enter through the Parking Lot 97 entrance and check in at the reception window. This is a secure building.

Parking is available at Lockefield Garage (915 Wishard Blvd) and Wilson Street Garage (811 N. Wilson St). Hourly rates apply. 

Course fee: $200 (Includes course handouts)

Course materials

• Mountain bike 
• Bicycle helmet