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Via Engiadina: From the 2024 route relocation to lived coexistence

The Via Engiadina in Silvaplana was rerouted in 2024 to improve safety and sustainability. The new route makes maintenance easier, promotes the coexistence of hikers and mountain bikers and protects nature.

All good things come in threes: Trails, Services, Identity

What makes a mountain bike destination really successful? Are good trails alone enough? We at ALLEGRA know: It takes more! A strong MTB region is based on three central elements - trails, services and identity.

Together we can do better: Fairtrail as a model for living coexistence

How can we achieve respectful coexistence on the trails? Fairtrail Graubünden shows how coexistence works.

7 mistakes to avoid when building a mountain bike destination

Successful mountain bike destinations don't happen by chance! Avoid these 7 common mistakes and build a sustainable, attractive MTB region that inspires bikers and boosts tourism.

Bike Hotels: From then until now!

How is a bike hotel defined and which catalogue of criteria will be required for the award in Switzerland in 2025?

A few thoughts on our trail building philosophy

With every new trail we build comes responsibility. But what does that really mean?

Invitation to the MTB webinar in Syöte/FI

Get to know the MTB destination Syöte - an arctic treasure full of outdoor experiences and contrasts. 12.02.2025 - 14:00-15:00 (CET)

5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD INVEST IN MOUNTAIN BIKE TOURISM

Mountain bike tourism is booming: it combines leisure trends, nature experiences and sustainable mobility – a real opportunity for your region to profit economically while preserving nature.

Natural Health Care: Nature as a Gamechanger

How our nature can save millions in the fight against chronic diseases.

The potential of the gravel bike

Gravel biking, i.e. conquering gravel roads, forest paths and natural trails by bike, is more than just a trend - it has huge potential, especially for rural and peripheral regions.

Common goals are the key

Success-Story: ALLEGRA Teamwork

Fairtrail Graubünden

Together we promote respectful and conflict-free coexistence on the Graubünden trails and create the basis for sustainable outdoor recreation.

Superblocks* – we roll with

Revitalise unused areas, make inner cities more attractive with urban exercise and meeting spaces

MTB trails in urban areas: “In an Arm’s Reach of Desire” 

How can MTB trails be made more accessible to people in urban areas?

How the Bike Republic Sölden became a first-class MTB destination

The transformation is the result of strategic planning, extensive investments and the cooperation of various stakeholders.

Bicycle park for decongestion in St. Moritz

Velopark modules with magnetic effect for cyclists at junctions

The Trailbell – for peaceful coexistence on our paths

With consideration, acceptance, tolerance and a bit of ringing on the trail. Especially in combination with a friendly "Hello and thank you" it's good for your karma and then nothing can really go wrong.

Inclusion, yes please. The modular pump track for all roles

It is much more important that EVERYONE can play and laugh together, whether with or without a handicap.

Wildlife and sport – did they get along better in the past?

More people are mountain biking. That also means more people are spending time in nature - so we need to address that.

A court decision for mountain biking – and what it means

The court ruling does not make the development of offers for mountain bikers easier, but rather more transparent.

Urban, animating bike playgrounds

Urban areas often lack the appropriate infrastructure to motivate society across generations to cycle.

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