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Bike park Leogang Austria

Downhill mountain biking in Bikepark Leogang

Are you a passionate mountain biker? Then this is your trip! We are looking for mountain bikers with experience on the Dutch trails who are ready for the “next step! Our spectacular mountain bike travel programme offers the challenge you are looking for! Push your limits and improve your technique while exploring the world! bnamed downhill mtb trails of the Austrian Alps. Here, nature and action come together to take your mountain biking skills to the next level.

During our programme, you will train on trails of varying difficulty: green, blue, red and black. You will learn to handle root passes, drop boxes and jumps. All training sessions are tailored to your personal skills, so you can make the most of the experience.

Our experienced guides from Epic Bikeschool Leogang are on hand to guide you during these training sessions. Each day starts with a warm-up, followed by intensive technique training on the challenging bikepark trails. After the training sessions, you will have the opportunity to continue practising on your own in the bikepark.

This Bikepark week is your chance to get your downhill mtb skills improve in a safe and stimulating environment. Everything you learn here will help you become faster and more confident on the Dutch trails. Get ready for an unforgettable mix of learning, challenge and fun!

Day program

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW: WHAT TO EXPECT?

Here's an overview of your week of adventure with us:

Day 1, Saturday:

After an independent trip to Leogang, you will be able to make your way from 15:00 report and check in at the guesthouse. Sjoerd Remmelink, one of our bike guides and the owner of Epic Bikeschool Leogang will come by once you have checked in to welcome you. On the first evening, there will be plenty of opportunity to meet your fellow travellers and recover from the trip. To 20:00 everyone is expected back in the dining area of the guesthouse where Sjoerd will share with you the further details of the Bikepark training programme.

Sunday:

07:00 - 08:00 Breakfast at the guest house.

08:30: Gather at Epic Bikeschool to issue enduro and downhill mountain bikes and protective gear; collect lift tickets

09:30 - 15:00: Technique training with Bikepark Guides, groups divided by experience. 

12:00 - 13:00 Lunch break

15:00 - 17:00: Additional descents and bike maintenance.

17:30 - 19:00 dinner at the guesthouse

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday:

Focus mainly on the bikepark training programme under the guidance of Epic Bikeschool. You will learn new topics each day that will ensure your technique improves and your confidence increases. Training sessions start at 10:00 and end at 15:00. After the training sessions, there will be time to practice and maintain your bike yourself.

Thursday:

This is the last training session led by Sjoerd and his team, from 10:00 to 15:00. After an afternoon of exciting descents, we will conclude the week at 16:30 with the clean return of your bike and equipment. This day is also dedicated to taking action photos and videos by the guides. At the end of the bike programme, group photos will be taken to immortalise the trip. 

This evening the week will end festively with a barbecue together with the bike guides from the biking school. Food and drinks are included this evening, so you can relax and evaluate your adventures in Bikepark Leogang.

Friday:

Can you enjoy one last breakfast before you have to check out independently. You will say goodbye to each other as a group and everyone will return home by their own transport.

Details

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Attendees

The minimum number of participants for this trip to go ahead is 6 people. A maximum of 18 people can participate.

Stay

Stay at Pension Millinghof, a charming apart-hotel in Leogang, Austria. The accommodation offers comfortable flats with rooms for 2 or 3 people, perfect for both groups and individuals. Enjoy a cosy, welcoming atmosphere and benefit from excellent facilities, including ample storage for mountain bikes, a drying room for clothes and protection, hose-down facilities, a repair room and a laundry service. Moreover, the guest house is conveniently located near Bikepark Leogang, making it a perfect base for your adventures in nature!

Price and deposit

After registering, you will receive an invoice and additional information within a few working days. The price is based on 3 people sharing a room, excluding a €25 administration fee. A deposit of 30% of the total trip price must be paid within 14 days of the invoice date, and the remaining amount no later than 49 days before departure.

Guarantee – VZR Guarantor

To comply with the legally required guarantee, Orange Mountain Experience uses the VZR Garant guarantee scheme (www.vzr-garant.nl). You can check this via the participant page of the VZR Garant website. Within the limits of the Guarantee Scheme (found on the VZR Garant website), VZR Garant's guarantee applies. In the Guarantee Scheme you can read to which (travel) offer the guarantee of VZR Garant applies exactly and what this guarantee entails. If services are not provided due to financial insolvency of Orange Mountain Experience, you can contact VZR Garant, located at Torenallee 20, 5617 BC in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, at info@vzr-garant.nl or +31 (0)85 13 07 630.

Travel insurance

Good travel insurance is very important for a mountain bike trip. Not every travel insurance covers high-risk sports such as mountain biking or activities in mountainous terrain. When participating in this trip, it is mandatory to take out travel insurance that covers mountaineering risks. Check carefully whether your travel insurance covers this!

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Experience: Your fundamental MTB skills are in good shape. For the best learning experience, you master MTB Flow and Obstacle Techniques - more info

Condition: Good basic fitness that allows you to handle a 5-day mountain bike programme.

Own mountain bike? Suspension travel: 110 to 170mm - hardtail or full-suspension, dropper post is definitely recommended. 

We also offer bike rental!

€1.590,-

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Level check MTB Travel

The level of a trip depends on your mastery of Fundamental MTB skills (blue) and Technique (red).

Foundation

You will master the fundamentals of mountain biking if you know how to apply the following techniques with confidence: Basic, Attack and Flow stance, effective braking and at speed come turns as well as flat turns. Loose ground is no problem for you and you also ride over obstacles and ride rolling drops with confidence.

Technique (Flow and Obstacles)

With flow techniques, you know how to maintain and create speed. You master fast turns and drop techniques (push and jump). You make line choices while riding, use the Pedal-kick and ride Off-Camber. You ride technical climbs and descents with sharp turns with confidence, as well as jumps and root passages.

Still having trouble choosing or are you still in doubt? We are happy to guide you to get the most out of your next MTB trip. To this end, we have developed a clear, constructive clinic programme. Of course, this includes the fundamental techniques that are so important that you really need to master them. Take a look at our Clinics Or contact us by mail: info@mtbtravel.nl or phone: +31 622139115