Good practice

Brakes, fastenings, tyre pressure: check everything over before getting on the
chairlift. The bike park’s a bit of a rough ride. A mechanical failure at full speed is the quickest way to ruin your day (and your bike).

Loosen up your joints and have a good stretch before hitting the first run.
Riding hard requires strength, balance and quick reflexes. Warm up properly!

No compromises on safety: a full-face helmet is compulsory in the bike park. And when things get rough, you’ll be really glad you’ve got your knee pads, elbow pads, gloves, goggles and chest protector.

Choose runs that suit your ability and stick to the progression. The colour-coding isn’t just there to look nice. Throwing yourself down a black run before you’ve mastered the blue ones is the quickest way to a nasty fall.

Take the time to warm up and check out the run on your first run down.
Between the weather, the braking bumps and the sections, the terrain changes every day. Spot the features before you go for it.

Mountain biking in bike parks is like skiing: riding downhill is great, but knowing how to stop before you reach the ravine is even better. Qualified instructors are on hand throughout the resort – do make use of their services!