MTB and E-MTB riding technique course 1 (Basic)

In this course you will not only learn the basic techniques of mountain biking, but also gain basic knowledge about your bike and equipment. After this course you will have more confidence and control over your bike.

Course content:

After a short introduction and information session, as well as an intensive bike and

Equipment check directly at our meeting point, we will then

to our practice area where you will learn the basic techniques of biking.

- Settings on the bike such as seating position, shock absorber, fork, etc.

- BATTERY management and special features for participants with e-bikes

- Basic posture on the bike

- Central position

- Activated position

- Balance

- Controlled braking on unpaved surfaces and slopes

- Correctly driving on unpaved paths, trails, bumps and obstacles

- Situation-appropriate shifting and gear selection

- Curve techniques (basic, wide curves)

- Correct and safe starting and dismounting on a mountain

- Appropriate reaction, braking and dismounting in dangerous situations

- What to do in case of a fall, flat foot or defect?

Afterwards, we go directly from the practice area to slightly technical paths and trails, where we put what we have learned into practice in a fun way.

At around 1:30 p.m. we will take a leisurely break at a house in the Palatinate Forest. Afterwards, refreshed and refreshed, we will continue on great paths and trails with beautiful viewpoints and past fabulous rock formations, back to the starting point.

Conditional claim: Approx. 25 km and 350 meters of altitude

Technical requirements: Beginners and bikers who want to learn or consolidate the basic techniques.

Requirement:

Functional bike

helmet

Gloves

Ideally glasses (plastic lenses)

Start and finish: Parking lot below the village community center

Sonnenstraße 9 in 66996 Schindhard near Dahn

Fixed dates 2024:

SUN 24.03 / SUN 14.04 / SAT 20.04 / SUN 28.04 / SUN 07.05 / SAT 25.05

SA 08.06 / SUN 23.06 / SUN 07.07 / SAT 20.07 / SUN 18.08 / SUN 25.08

SA 31.08 / SUN 06.10 / SA 12.10 / SUN 20.10 / SA 26.10

The courses are provisional dates and usually take place with a minimum of 3 people.

The course dates are usually coordinated again when booking by telephone regarding participants with MTB or E-MTB.

Time frame: The course starts at 9.30 a.m. and ends around 4 p.m.

Price: 89.- € per person

Guide and trainer: Peter Breitsch

Info and contact: 0176-83679104

Other appointments: Can be booked individually at any time, even during the week and, subject to special offer, also for you personally or as a couple.

A notice:

Depending on the weather and personal needs, please bring:

Small backpack with rain jacket and change of clothes, water bottle, possibly bar or snack and some money for refreshment.