For a mountain bike lesson your child does not need professional gear. They do need the right kit, though: what they wear decides whether they spend the lesson learning and having fun or adjusting trousers, laces and helmet. Here is what to prepare, item by item.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
At a glance<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Racing jerseys, technical trousers and expensive shoes are not essential, especially at the start. Four things, well chosen, are enough: a suitable helmet, comfortable clothes, shoes with the right sole and the protection planned for the lesson. We take care of the rest: route, pace and exercises are tailored to the age and level of the kids.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n No helmet, no ride, at any level. But having one is not enough: it must be the right size, properly adjusted and stable on the head<\/strong>. A helmet that is too big or badly fastened offers little protection and is annoying throughout the lesson.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Before leaving the house, do this quick check:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Enduro:<\/strong> for enduro activities, when the route calls for it, we also recommend a full-face helmet, which protects the chin and face.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n On a mountain bike you stand up on the pedals, shift forwards and backwards on the saddle, and get off and back on the bike. That is why you need sportswear that lets you move easily<\/strong> and can take a few scrapes from branches and dirt.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Expensive clothes are not needed: the same clothes your child wears for sport are perfectly fine, as long as they are fitted enough and not delicate.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Shoes are the point of contact between foot and pedal, and they matter more than you might think. Choose trainers with a flat sole<\/strong>: a flat sole sits well on the pedal and keeps the foot steady even on descents and over roots. If your child already has MTB-specific shoes, even better.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Avoid shoes with studs or deeply lugged soles, which grip the pedal poorly, and check that the laces are tied properly and tucked into the shoe.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Depending on the activity and level, knee pads, elbow pads and extra protection<\/strong> can be useful. For enduro lessons, which involve more technical descents, protection becomes important.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The choice should always be matched to the type of route and the lesson: there is no single kit that suits everyone. If you are not sure what is needed for the lesson your child has signed up for, ask us beforehand: we will tell you what to bring.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
You do not need to dress like a pro<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The helmet is always compulsory<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Clothing that is comfortable, hard-wearing and allows free movement<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Shoes with a flat sole<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Protection: for enduro it matters<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The checklist before you set off<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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