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Study trip MTB tourism

Join us for the most successful MTB destinations from 8-12 September: Lenzerheide - St. Moritz - Sölden

Study trip to mountain bike destinations in Lapland

Come with us to Finland from the 20th-22nd. August: Rovaniemi - Levi - Ylläs

Mountain biking in the snow – no problem in Finland!

Discover the unique winter trails in Finland! With precisely designed routes and optimal conditions for mountain bikers, these trails offer an unforgettable experience in the snow. Perfect for anyone who wants to conquer winter on two wheels.

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.

From vision to top mountain bike destination: Twin Peaks Bike Park in Niseko, Japan

The Twin Peaks Bike Park in Niseko, Japan, is the largest trail center in the country. Since 2016, the ALLEGRA Switzerland team has been developing a constantly growing MTB network together with NAMBA.

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.

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.

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.

Have you meditated today?

The bicycle is an extraordinary tool and accessible to everyone: let's make it part of our everyday lives.

Steps and stairs: indispensable elements in path construction

Steps and stairs in path construction: The right choice for sustainable erosion control and path maintenance. Find out why material selection and planning are crucial.

Hiking trails: Unnoticed treasures or ticking time bombs?

Sustainable hiking trails: The success factors - regular maintenance, precise manual work and effective teamwork.

The fine balance: trail construction vs. trail maintenance from the perspective of trail construction

Trail building and nature conservation: creating and maintaining paths for a sustainable community

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.

How much microplastic is produced by our tires?

Microplastics have been found in every lake examined in Switzerland and on glaciers - it is everywhere.

Climate Impact on Cycling – a summary by Darco

The point is that the fundamental systems that support life are undergoing drastic changes.

Do we really want nature?

But do we really want to experience authentic, untouched and wild nature? Or are we just looking for something that feels like that?

Climate impacts on cycling

3 facts about how climate can impact cycling.

It makes sense to invest in trails.

Sustainable trails protect the environment, reduce user conflicts and are more cost-effective.

4 facts about sustainability when biking

In 2022, around 9.8 million e-bikes were sold in Germany.

Why we should adjust our “flying altitude”.

Could this be a way to reduce the pressure on natural areas and make cities even greener?

How about electric excavators?

We are currently trying to build as ecologically, carefully and durably as possible.

How about an after-work session?

Get out into nature for an after-work walk!

Are e-bikes really less sustainable?

Determining the effective environmental impact of an activity is a complex matter.

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