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Basic Level Course – The first step to safely tackling all types of trails. We will analyze basic technical concepts, enhance technical skills, and explore safety, coordination, and mobility. If you’re here, you might be thinking that some technical knowledge wouldn’t hurt—this course is probably perfect for you! We will ride trails rated S1/S2 on the STS scale. Who is it for? A group lesson at the basic level, designed for riders who want to start a structured learning path from the fundamentals, often overlooked—even by more advanced riders. We recommend it to everyone as a first step toward safe, conscious, and fun riding. Technical aspects covered: ✔️ MTB setup ✔️ Basic riding position ✔️ Mobility and coordination exercises ✔️ Cornering technique ✔️ Effective and efficient braking ✔️ Safety Trail difficulty: 🚵 S1/S2 on the STS scale
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
8:45 – Meeting and brief bike check 9:00 – Pre-course briefing to define objectives 🔧 MTB setup to improve riding feel 🏁 Exercises in the training area 🚵 Trail practice applying skills learned in the training area
🍽️ Lunch (at a local facility)
🚵 Trail practice focusing on new topics
Safety:
✔️ Braking and speed control ✔️ Balance management ✔️ Basic techniques for handling descents, climbs, and turns
Other informations
Guaranteed departure
Minimum 4 partecipants
Documents
Identity Card
The participation fee includes
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