MTB Code of conduct


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Bikepark

DOWNHILL TRACKS
• Do not overestimate your level, follow the difficulty order indicated by the colour index irrespective of your experience.
• Be alert to signs such as «Caution work in progress», «Caution Cows», …		LEAVE NOTHING BUT YOUR TRACKS
Be respectful of the environment in which you ride in. Stay on the MTB tracks and please do not make new ones! Do not take short cuts between turns and do not leave trash on or beside the tracks.

CHECK YOUR SPEED
Ensure that you are in control of your speed at all times in order to be
able to slow down or to stop in the event of an unexpected obstruction.

GET ACQUAINTED WITH THE TRAILS
For the very first time, familiarize yourself with the tracks at a moderate speed. Don’t hesitate to stop and scout ahead any technical sections or jumps. Some advanced trails are equipped with a starting feature that acts as a skills check, if you are not able to ride it, please do not venture any further.		STOP WHEN AND WHERE NECESSARY
You may need to stop during your descent for a variety of reasons. If so, stop in a suitable place and never in the middle of tracks, as to leave space for others. 		OTHER RIDERS
Be attentive to other riders. If they are in front of you and riding at a slower pace, ask them politely to let you overtake. As well, if someone catches up to you, when possible, leave them space to overtake.

Enduro

ON THE TRAILS
All enduro/xc trails are located on hiking trails and shared with hikers. Priotrity to hikers. Be cautious of hikers and respectful.…		ENDURO IS AN ADVENTURE HERE, NOT A RACE!
You ride through hiking trails and could meet hikers at any time. Priority to hikers.

CONTROL YOUR SPEED
Anticipate and be ready to stop a few meters in front of hikers. During any encounter be polite and pass them with a foot on the ground, greet and thank the hiker.

DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING BEHIND
Respect the environment where you ride, stay on the trails, no pirate lines, no shortcuts between turns. Keep the impact of your tires on the trail to a minimum, avoid skidding, avoid extreme terrain conditions (soaking wet, bone dry). Do not leave any trash behind and pick up any you may find.		 IN PROXIMITY OF PASTURES
You share the space with grazing cows, pass around the herd by foot, keep a distance and respect/close the fencing.		OTHER USERS
Be attentive to other riders. If they are in front of you and riding at a slower pace, ask them politely to let you overtake. As well, if someone catches up to you, when possible, leave them space to overtake.

Security

EQUIPEMENT
It is important that your equipment is in good condition and depending on the trail or track that you are equipped accordingly. The following equipment is recommended:
- on the bike park: full face helmet, back protector, knee guards.
- enduro: helmet, back protector or backpack with an integrated back protector, knee guards. Additionally it is recommended to have tools, water, food and a first aid kit.		 INHABITED AREAS
Cross villages and inhabited areas at a reduced speed, be alert while crossing roads and respect traffic rules.

PLAN/CHECK/NOTIFY
Weather can change quickly, check the weather forecast and for any relevant information before leaving on a long enduro itinerary. Avoid riding alone! If you ride alone, notify a friend of the planned route.

 
BEHAVIOUR
Take your time, always do a warm up run, make sure to scout a trail before riding at higher pace. Be aware of your technical level and of your fatigue, don’t overestimate it. 		EXPOSED SECTIONS
Certain enduro itineraries traverse steep areas and close to cliffs, identify them and be cautious in those exposed areas. Do not hesitate to dismount from the bike if necessary.		 

Trails/hikers

SHARED TRAILS
Hikers have priority, the moutain bikers are allowed to ride on hiking
trails, but leave them the way free when possible.