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Basic Mountain Biking Course

In this basic course we will learn the necessary techniques to be able to ride a bike in the mountains in a safe way and fully enjoy this incredible sport.

To start we will give you a short theoretical and practical class on the basic mechanics of the bicycle and how to adapt it to yourself for better performance.

Then we will do a 20-kilometer tour where we will practice all the techniques of bicycle driving in addition to enjoying the incredible scenery that the base of the Nevado de Toluca and the lagoons that we will find along the route provide us.

Temary

  • How to use bicycle speeds
  • How to face climbs
  • How to face descents
  • How to face obstacles
  • How to use the brakes
  • How to face the curves
  • How to change a tire
  • Basic adjustment of brakes and changes
  • How to adjust the bike to your size

What is included?

  • The loan of a rucksack
  • Lunch
  • Accident insurance
  • Qualified guides
  • Support vehicle
  • Transport
  • Mechanical assistance
  • Meal

What to Bring

  • Sun cream of at least factor 30
  • Bicycle, recently serviced
  • Helmet
  • Windproof top
  • Cycling shoes or comfortable trainers
  • Complete change of clothes
  • Neck scarf / Buff
  • Comfortable shirt and trousers, preferably made of synthetic fibres and not cotton, including jeans.
  • Water proof jacket

Optional

  • Cycling gloves
  • Sun glasses
  • Bikers
  • Camera

This is not recommended for pregnant women, people with neck or back problems, people with haemophilia, asthma or epilepsy or for people with heart problems.