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Our detailed level guide

FIND YOUR LEVEL: A HELP, NOT A DRAWER

Mountain biking is individual. Every biker has their own story, their own strengths and their own personal challenges. That's why this level guide is just that: a guide.

We don't want to pigeonhole you. Rather, we want to give you an honest assessment so that you can find the right offer for you - an offer that challenges you but doesn't overwhelm you. An offer that will bring you maximum fun and learning success.

The boundaries between the levels are fluid. You may already be an expert on bends, but still have respect for drops. That's completely normal!

Our promise: We will pick you up exactly where you are. If in doubt, choose the lower level or send us a message. A solid foundation is the key to real flow on the trail.

🚴 Level 1: Beginner / beginner

  • You are new to mountain biking or have only had experience on paved trails. Trails are still uncharted territory for you and you want to learn the basics to be safe and confident on the trail.

    • Driving straight ahead on level ground

    • Basic braking and stopping

    • Simple bends on paved paths

    • Uncertainty on uneven ground

    • Fear of slopes and inclines

    • Difficulties with balance on narrow trails

    • Uncertainty about the correct body position

    • Basic position on the bike (neutral riding position)

    • Safe braking (using the front and rear brakes correctly)

    • Balance and equilibrium on the trail

    • First cornering technique (eye tracking, body position)

    • Safe driving on gentle slopes

    • Overcoming small obstacles (roots, small stones)

  • Ride safely and confidently on easy trails (marked blue) and master the basics of riding technique.

  • Wide forest trails with gentle gradients, easy single trails without technical challenges, well-groomed beginner trails.

🚴‍♀️ Level 2: Slightly advanced

  • You have already gained some trail experience and feel confident on easy trails. Now you want to refine your technique and tackle more challenging trails.

    • Safe riding on easy single trails

    • Basic cornering technique

    • Controlled braking even on downhill gradients

    • Overcoming small obstacles

    • Steeper descents still give you respect

    • Tight bends and hairpin bends are difficult

    • Larger roots and stones slow down your flow

    • Uncertainty at higher speeds

    • Active riding position (weight shift, pressure on the pedals)

    • Cornering technique for tighter and steeper bends

    • Safe driving on medium gradients

    • Overcoming larger obstacles (thick roots, steps)

    • First drops and small jumps

    • Optimize eye tracking and line selection

  • Ride smoothly and with more flow on moderately difficult trails (marked red) and master technical passages safely

  • Single trails with roots and stones, moderate gradients, first technical sections, flowing forest trails.

🚵 Level 3: Advanced

  • You regularly ride trails and have mastered the basic techniques. Now you want to take your skills to the next level and master challenging trails with confidence.

    • Safe riding on moderately difficult trails

    • Good cornering technique, even on steep terrain

    • Overcoming obstacles in the flow

    • Controlled descents at higher speeds

    • Steeper and technical descents

    • Tighter hairpin bends in steep terrain

    • Larger drops and jumps

    • Quick changes of direction and challenging line selection

    • Advanced cornering technique (drifting, rear wheel offset)

    • Mastering hairpin bends on steep terrain

    • Landing larger drops and jumps safely

    • Optimal line selection in technical passages

    • Riding in difficult terrain (boulder fields, steep root passages)

    • Maintain speed and flow even in more challenging sections

  • Ride confidently and with flow on demanding trails (marked in black) and master technical challenges with ease.

  • Technical single trails with rocky sections, steeper descents, Northshore elements, more challenging bike parks.

🏆 Level 4: Expert

  • You are an experienced mountain biker and regularly ride challenging trails. You have mastered all the basic techniques and would now like to work on your perfection - more speed, more precision, more style.

    • Safe riding on black trails

    • Master all cornering techniques

    • Mastering drops and jumps with confidence

    • Fast line selection even in unfamiliar terrain

    • Even more speed in technical passages

    • Perfection in the choice of lines

    • Larger jumps and gaps

    • Competition preparation or enduro race

    • Fine-tuning all techniques for maximum flow

    • Advanced jumping technique (scrubbing, whips, manuals)

    • Optimization of line selection for maximum speed

    • Mental strength and risk management

    • Race strategies and race preparation

    • Bike setup and tuning for your riding technique

  • Perfection in all areas of riding technique, maximum flow and speed on every trail, preparation for races and competitions.

  • Very technical trails, bike park trails with big jumps, enduro races, alpine trails with a high degree of difficulty

🥇 Level 5: Professional / Racer

  • You are a (semi-)professional mountain biker or ambitious racer. You race, train regularly and are looking for professional coaching to optimize your performance and improve your competition results.

    • All driving techniques at a very high level

    • Racing experience and competition routine

    • Top line selection even under pressure

    • Big jumps, gaps and technical tricks

    • Squeeze out the last seconds in the race

    • Mental strength under competitive conditions

    • Analyze and eliminate specific weaknesses

    • Integrating new technologies and trends

    • Individual video analysis of your riding technique

    • Race tactics and competition strategies

    • Fine-tuning for specific route sections

    • Mental training and visualization

    • Bike setup optimization for races

    • Analysis of competitors and routes

  • Maximum performance in competition, continuous improvement in race times, podium finishes and victories

  • EDR routes, national and international race tracks, extremely technical and fast trails, bike park pro lines

    • Rarely or for the first time → Level 1

    • Occasionally (1-2x per month) → Level 2

    • Regularly (1x per week) → Level 3

    • Very regular (several times a week) → Level 4

    • Daily or professional → Level 5

    • Wide forest paths → level 1

    • Easy single trails → level 2

    • Medium to difficult trails → level 3

    • Black trails and bike parks → level 4

    • Race tracks and professional lines → Level 5

    • Basic balance and safety → Level 1

    • Steeper descents and tighter bends → Level 2

    • Technical passages and larger drops → Level 3

    • Speed and perfection → level 4

    • Competition performance → level 5

Still unsure? Just write to us - we'll help you find the right level!

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MTB COACH - Your mountain bike school in Franconia
We are not an off-the-peg bike school - we live and breathe mountain biking. As a genuine family business with over 15 years of experience, we know what's important: practical, individual coaching without pressure. Only progress, fun and a real trail feeling.

Our trails: Fürth (Home), Nuremberg, Erlangen, Franconian Switzerland, Fichtelgebirge, Franconian Lake District, Bayreuth, Bamberg, Neumarkt, etc. - and the best spots in Europe.

Why book with us?

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    🎓 Coaching instead of guiding!

    You don't just follow a guide. With us, you will be guided by a coach who will actively improve your riding technique. Sections are practiced several times, line choice is discussed and specific assistance is given.

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    👥 Real small groups - max. 6 participants!

    Only we can offer you that! This guarantees maximum experience, safety and learning.

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    💰 No hidden costs!

    Our offers are clearly described. You get the maximum vacation experience for your money.

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    ❤️ We are family!

    MTB COACH is a genuine family business. All of our coaches are part of the family - you will notice this in the personal support and the passion with which we go about our work.