Downhill biking is lift access biking, that is, you take the lift to the top. From there, you choose different tracks of difficulty bike downhill. If you are new to downhill, it is best to start with our green trail Monica. It is a machine-built trail that is wide and has fewer obstacles than other trails that require a little more experience. After you've warmed up in green trails and start to get more comfortable on the bike and in the terrain, blue trails are the next step.
If you are considering renting a bike or perhaps have already booked, here is some useful information for planning. For many, downhill biking is a completely new activity and it can be difficult to know how to dress.
When you rent a downhill bike from us, full protective equipment is included. It is good to reduce the risk of injury by wearing proper body protection.
On the upper body you have a so-called safety jacket. It is a jacket that has back protection, chest plate, elbow protection and shoulder protection in one. The other protections included are knee pads, gloves and a full-face helmet. A thinner JBP cycling jersey is included on top of the upper body protection.
No glasses or goggles are included, so bring your own if you wish.
It can feel a little clumsy when you're not used to wearing protection, but you get used to it pretty quickly.
In general, clothes that you usually wear for outdoor use such as hiking and the like work. Even jeans or denim shorts work with their durable material. Functional, durable clothing with comfort is a good starting point.
In the summer, it can be nice to just wear a T-shirt closest to the body. Over it you have the upper body protection and our JBP cycling jersey on top.
On the lower body, it is most common to wear either a pair of shorts or pants. To avoid possible scratches, the shorts can be a little longer so they cover the thighs down to the knee pads. If you have pants, it is good if they are not too big at the bottom and risk fluttering and getting caught in the chain.
Shoes and your feet are an important point of contact with the bike. Take the shoes you have at home that sit firmly on the foot, for example a pair of running shoes, skate shoes or sneakers. A slightly stiff sole and grippy rubber make it easier to grip the pedals.
Downhill bikes don't have mudguards, so if it's wet outside, water splashes onto your bum and back. Waterproof shorts or trousers can therefore be nice as well as a rain jacket. Alternatively, if you have clothes made of slightly thicker fabric.
Keep in mind that the safety jacket on the upper body take up some space, if it is the case that you want to use a jacket on top.
As with other outdoor activities and when it's a little colder outside, it's good to dress with the layer-on-layer method. That is, several layers of clothing with underwear underneath. Materials such as merino wool keep you warm and even if you do get sweaty, it transports the sweat away better than cotton.
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