10 tips from mountain biking pros

Mountain biking is an exciting sport that can be practiced at any age and at any level. To improve your skills and maximize your fun on the trails, here are 10 tips from the pros at the Swiss Mountain Bike School, instructors also trained by SwissCycling.

1. Learn to control your bike: To get the most out of your ride, you need to be comfortable on your bike and know how to handle it. Take classes or lessons to improve your technique.

2. Train regularly: To improve your fitness and endurance, it is important to train regularly. Set goals and plan your workouts accordingly.

3. Equip yourself properly: to be safe and to maximize your comfort, it is important to have the right equipment, including a helmet, goggles, gloves and appropriate clothing.

4. Study the trails in advance: Before you leave for your outing, study the trails you will be using, their difficulty, length, elevation gain and characteristics. This will allow you to better prepare yourself and choose a route adapted to your level.

5. Respect the safety rules: to protect yourself and other trail users, respect the safety rules and traffic regulations.

6. Be aware of your surroundings: Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings, including other trail users, animals and natural elements that may cause hazards.

7. Use the right tools: To maintain and repair your bike, it is important to use the right tools. Learn how to use a basic tool kit and how to make basic repairs.

8. Take regular breaks: To avoid fatigue and injury, take regular breaks to rest and hydrate.

9. Share your passion: Share your passion for mountain biking with other enthusiasts and ride in groups. This will allow you to meet like-minded people and exchange tips and tricks.

10. Stay positive: Finally, stay positive and enjoy every ride, even if you encounter difficulties. Mountain biking is above all a sport of pleasure,