Whether you ride downhill for the first time or are more experienced, it’s worthwhile to book a biking guide. Learning the basics from the start or expand your knowledge in curvature technology to give you a greater understanding, to get more from the cycling and reduce the risk of injury.
For the beginner, it’s about booking an intro course to go through the basics on flat surfaces and on a pump track. After that’s been done then it’s time to continue in the park with position skills, how to move on the bike, how to turn, to have parallel feet and the right braking technique. You learn to ride the lifts and which trails and paths are suitable for you.
If you’re looking to increasing your skills and become better at specific things such as jump or curve techniques, book a guide for a technique course. Downhill biking has a relatively fast development curve and a few hours with a guide will give you invaluable experiences to take with you cycling.
Hire a guide
To hire a guide, check out the place you’re renting your downhill bike from. The list further down the page will also help you out. All guides in Åre Bike Park have undergone a compulsory three-part training to increase the quality of the guiding and safety in the park. Many of the guides have also undergone Mountain Guide Training via the PMBIA (Bike Instructor Association).
The guides are professionals at:
- Make you feel safe on the bike and out in the bike park.
- What rules apply in the park and what is important to think about from a security perspective.
- To teach you the basic knowledge you as a rider should have before getting up on the lift.
- Which trails are right for you based on your needs and experiences.
- CPR and medical care in terrain (in close cooperation with the bike patrol).
Book your guides
Åre Skidsport
Local shop will well selected street fashion, bike- & ski equipment and rental, boot fitting and ski service. All under the same roof at Åre Square.
SkiStarshop Åre Torg
Bike rental with downhill- and cross country bikes from Scott and Giant. Bike school and guiding in Åre Bike Park. Small shop. LiftPass sales.
Åre Bikes
Bike rental, workshop and shop with downhill-, xc- and road bikes from Specialized. Guides available for both xc- and downhill guiding.
Åre Bergscyklister
It has gone down the hill with Åre's cycling club since 1996. Founded by a group of local cycling enthusiasts in Åre and growing for every year.
Åreguiderna
Wide range of activities. Summer – downhill, XC, fly fishing, hiking & SUP. Winter – offpist, cross country skiing, snowmobile tours & snowshoeing.
Bike Republic
Sells bikes, components, clothes, protective equipment and accessories. The full service workshop services all types of bikes and also suspensions.
Åre MTB-center
Bike rental and service at Timmerstugan by the lift VM6. Downhill-, freeride-, cross country- and kids' bikes from Giant.
