Mountain Bike Downhill Training - Beginner

Have you always wanted to race down the trails on a mountain bike and feel the wind in your face? Our rookie downhill training offers beginners the possibility to learn the basic techniques during the morning training and to apply them directly during a tour in the backcountry after the lunch break.
The numerous trails and lines around Sölden offer ideal conditions for fast learning progress. During the whole training one of our experienced mountain bike instructors is at your side and gives you valuable tips.

Meeting & Preparation
We meet at our bike school at the Giggijochbahn in Sölden. Here you can prepare your bikes or pick up your rental equipment. Wearing a helmet is compulsory during the course. If you don't have safety equipment, you can rent it on site for a small extra charge.

Course content
- Neutral position
- Proper braking in light-moderate terrain
- Line choice
- Vision control
- Curve technique
- Levels and drop technique
- Jump technique

Included services
- Certified mountain bike instructor
- All-Mountain MTB rental (if booked)

Bring along
- Functional MTB (full suspension 120-160mm) with disc brakes (or rent)
- Helmet (enduro or full visor helmet)
- Knee- and elbow protection
- Long finger gloves
- Waterbottle
- Money for lift ticket
- Snack

Requirements
- Minimum age: 12 years
- Physical fitness
- Feel confident on a bike