Intro to MTB Course · Enduro
4 classes + final ride
4 classes + final ride
- Duration
- 4 classes + final ride
- Difficulty
- ●●○○
- Group size
- 8 of 8 spots
- Price
- USD 250
- Guides and ratio
- 5:1 · max. 8
- Season
- NOVEMBER- DECEMBER
- Location
- Bariloche
- Meeting point
- Catedral
- Guide
- Joaquin Vasquez
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Learn to ride in the mountains with technique and confidence, and to solve your bike's problems on the trail. This is a beginner course with 4 on-terrain classes and a final ride at Cerro Goye. We start on flat ground to practice technique, move on to low-difficulty trails with little elevation change, and finish at an intermediate level, respecting the natural progression of the sport. The bonus: every class includes a light mechanics session so you can check over your bike and not get stranded on the trail. Instructors are MTB-certified by GSMBC (Global Syndicate of Mountain Bike Coaches).
Jeremías Palavecino – Guide / MTB Instructor GSMBC Level 1 · WFR · NOLS. 20 years in the outdoor industry: ski and mountain guide, MTB guide instructor Level 1, NOLS outdoor educator and Wilderness First Responder (WFR).
Joaquín Vázquez – Instructor / MTB Guide · Mechanic GSMBC Level 2 · Certified mechanic EMEB Barcelona. Mountain Bike Instructor Level 2 with GSMBC, AADIDES Level 2 ski instructor and bicycle mechanic certified by EMEB Barcelona. Founder of Mawida Rental Bikes.
Includes
- Specialized instructor.
- Personal insurance during the activity.
- Guided rides on the trail.
- Access to trails and circuits selected for the course.
Not included
- Transportation.
- Bike.
- Personal gear.
- Any item not specified in the program.
Itinerary
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Methodology
4 practical classes + Final ride on mountain trails + Technical progression applied on the trail
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Content
Body position and balance • Basic position on the bike. • Weight distribution and stability. • Body control in different terrain situations. Control and braking • Proper use of the brakes. • Speed control on trails. • Braking before and during corners. Corners and flow • Cornering technique. • Pumping. • Creating flow on trails. Bike handling • Control on natural trails. • Reading the terrain. • Adapting to different types of surfaces. Obstacles • Steps. • Small jumps. • Riding over uneven terrain.
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Terrain And Trails
During the course we will ride different areas around Bariloche, starting on simple terrain to work on technique and progressing to more challenging natural trails. Some of the circuits we may get to ride: • Muerte de los Bumps (Catedral) • La Paco (Balcón del Gutiérrez) • Flow (Otto) • Chimaguito Light (San Martín) • Kiferland
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Final Ride – Cerro Goye
The final ride will be a longer day on the trails of Cerro Goye, where we will apply all the techniques practiced during the course. It will be a ride of approximately 4 hours, focused on consolidating what you've learned, improving your flow on the trail and enjoying Enduro in a natural mountain setting.
What to bring
- Specific equipment
- Mountain bike (a hardtail is recommended for this course).
- Disc brakes in good condition (ideally hydraulic).
- Helmet (required).
- Glasses or goggles (required).
- Gloves.
- Knee pads (recommended).
- Chest protector (optional).
- Elbow pads (optional).
- Important
- Have your bike given a general tune-up before the course to make sure it is in optimal condition.
- Other
- Small backpack or Camelbak-style hydration pack.
- Water bottle.
- Sunscreen.
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