Saalfelden Leogang in Salzburger Land, Austria, July 9th 2015 – For many cycling enthusiasts, biking with their kids can be a dream come true. Of course the little nippers should have the most fun, which is why Saalfelden Leogang has prepared the perfect offer for family holidays focused on cycling. The young bikers can look forward to a lot of adventure while also developing their handling skills. This also gives the parents a chance to discover the beautiful region of Saalfelden Leogang.
Will a young biker grow up to be a freerider, downhiller or maybe an adventure seeking Enduro rider? The Riders Playground is the largest skill training area in Europe and features components of all types of riding, teaching aspiring riders, young and old how to handle a bike. Starting from three years old, the Kiddy Park, Pumptrack and Freeride track, will give little kids the practice they need to later take on the big tours.
A conveyor belt takes the bigger mini shredders to the start of several lines, where they can practice the basics. Rollers, doubles, tables, wallrides and curves on the Rookie Trail gives kids and teens their first, cool bike park feeling. Riding berms needs practice, which is why the Voltage Line and the Contessa Trail are ready to be ridden. Learning how to enter and exit a berm correctly can build confidence and skill at the same time. This newfound courage can then be taken on to the Drop Line with jumps from 50 centimeters (20 inches) up to 150 centimeters (5 feet). More information is to be found here: bike.saalfelden-leogang.com/en/bikepark/beginner-bikeparks/riders-playground
In the Sport Simon Kiddy Park in Saalfelden right next to the terrace of the Gasthaus Hinterburgstub’n, free bikes are on offer for children. Here the little riders can take on obstacles such as wooden bridges and curves. After biking they are looking forward to the alpine slide. Click here for more information: saalfelden-leogang.com/en/activities/summer/biking/kids-bike-parks
To playfully develop a secure feeling on the bike is a basic step to children enjoying time on two wheels. The pumptrack and trials bike parcours in Saalfelden are the ideal location for this. Body control, bike handling and fun help to reach their individual goals. Get more information here: saalfelden-leogang.com/en/activities/summer/biking/pump-track-and-trialpark-parcours-saalfelden
Every Monday during the vacation period, the bike school Elements Outdoor Sports together with the Leoganger Bergbahnen and Sport Mitterer offers test training for children. On the schedule you find brake training, berm riding and balance. Also Monday as well as Wednesday and Friday it’s the youngsters’ turn. In the Rookie Bikepark training, they learn all bike park basics, berms and obstacles as well as drops and much more. Registration and information are to be found here: elements-outdoorsports.at
Going to the bike park together with the whole family is a blast. In Saalfelden Leogang, families can also leave the bike park and head out on a bike tour together with children. The Skulpturen Radweg is guaranteed to fascinate little riders. The 70 kilometers / 43 miles long course is peppered with interesting sculptures and attractions. Many of these objects are interactive, giving kids the chance to play also off the bike. The round course leads from Saalfelden Leogang to Lofer and to the Pillersee. Details can be found here: skulpturenradweg.at
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