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The goal of the Ready Single Track course is to provide the technical tools needed to refine mountain bike riding skills, allowing participants to progress in basic learning and safely tackle S1/S2 level single tracks while having fun.
This is an advanced course designed for those who want to approach single tracks with their MTB or E-MTB. It includes an initial focus on fundamentals, followed by hands-on experience on natural terrain, tackling fun and moderately technical sections where riders will apply the techniques learned during the course.
Both climbs and descents will be analyzed in detail, identifying the correct techniques to handle each section.
LEVEL OF COMMITMENT
✔️ Basic or adjusted to participants' skill level
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
🚵 A fully functional mountain bike in good mechanical condition ⛑️ Certified MTB helmet 🧤 MTB gloves 🕶️ Sunglasses 💧 Personal water bottle 👟 MTB shoes suitable for pedals 🔧 Spare inner tube matching wheel size 🔗 Chain link, spare brake pads ⚙️ Rear derailleur hanger
IN YOUR BACKPACK
💦 Extra water 🍫 Energy food (bars, dried fruit, gels) 🧥 Windproof/waterproof jacket 🧣 Microfleece & buff 📜 ID card, phone 🛡️ Optional extra protection (knee pads, elbow pads)
CLOTHING
👕 Layered MTB or mountain biking outfit 🩳 Padded shorts, optionally covered with bermuda-style shorts 🧥 Light windbreaker or k-way 👕 Spare inner shirt
The course will take place between Lower Piedmont and Western Liguria.
Departure
- Dates to be defined
This proposal include the accompaniment of
Marco Arnone
Cycle Touring Guide, FCI Master Instructor
I am Marco Arnone, an MTB Instructor certified by the Italian Federation and a Cycling Tour Guide registered with the Piemonte College. The allure of the Maritime Alps and the untouched landscapes between France and Liguria have fueled my passion for two wheels, inspiring me to seek out the best routes filled with epic climbs and descents, where I can feel the bike glide along breathtaking trails. Over time, my enthusiasm for MTB has led me to build a wealth of experience, pushing me far beyond the mountains of home. Sharing landscapes, full days of riding, and the comfort of an alpine lodge—always accompanied by good local cuisine and a refreshing cold beer—is truly the perfect way to introduce people to the beauty of the mountains and MTB cycling. So, let's go & full gas!
Erik Rolando
Cycle Touring Guide, FCI Master Instructor
National and regional cycling sports guide since the early 2000s, National Instructor of the Italian Cycling Federation, and lecturer in Cycle Touring Guide courses in the Piemonte and Valle d’Aosta regions. A lifelong cyclist and passionate lover of the mountains, mountain biking, and cycling travel. They have authored several guides on MTB and cycle touring, embracing the philosophy of sport and nature as a way of life. After years of cycling trips around the world and training in riding techniques and bicycle culture from a 360-degree perspective, they decided to design experiences for pedal travelers and those looking to improve their cycling skills. Their goal is to combine bikepacking or single-track rides with the warmth of a mountain refuge and the added joy of local cuisine and folklore.
Contact meTravel program
Day 1: Meeting with the Instructor/Guide, presentation of the program, bike check, clothing and equipment verification, and an overview of the training area set up on-site.
Fundamental skills training in the dedicated practice area:
- Grip, braking, progressive pedaling, and gear usage
- Static balance: surplace technique
- Cornering: tight and wide turns on different surfaces, trajectory selection
- Weight distribution and shifting
Short excursion to apply the learned techniques.
Day 2: Review of the fundamentals covered on the first day.
- Climbing and descending steps
- Handling steep sections
- Ride on a natural trail with secondary roads, dirt paths, and single-track sections (approx. 10 km)
- Technical analysis of key passages
Day 3: Further review of the fundamentals covered in the first two days.
- Introduction to bunny hop technique
- Climbing: positioning and restarting on steep inclines
- Climbing: handling tight turns and switchbacks
- Practical application of acquired skills on a short natural trail
- Full ride on single-track terrain
Other informations
Departure and return
Lower Piedmont, Liguria
Guaranteed departure
Minimum 6 partecipants
Documents
Identity Card
The participation fee includes
- Online presentation evening on Google Meet
- 3-day course with Master Instructors from the Italian Cycling Federation
