Level 0 – Safe Riding
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Level 0 · Safe Riding
This course is part of our Mountain Bike Skills Courses Tyrol – an overview of Levels 0–3.
Your first real
foundation.
Safe. In control.
Brake safely, stand stable, descend in control – right from the start. On the practice area and easy trails you learn what your bike does – and why.
State-certified MTB instructors · Rider’s Way teaching method · Max. 7 riders
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Is this right for me?
This course is for you if…
That’s you
✓ You’ve just got an MTB or e-bike and want to feel safe on it.
✓ You’re back on the bike after years away.
✓ You ride on trails, but going downhill scares you.
✓ You want the foundation everything else builds on.
→ Not your level?
→ Start straight with Level 1 – Basic & Safety Skills
You’re a woman and want to start in a women’s group?
→ MTB Girls Course
Not sure? We’re happy to advise you – 2 minutes is all it takes
What you’ll take away
After this course you’ll be able to…
Braking & control
You’ll know when to use which brake and how hard. No more locking up – you decide how fast you ride.
Body position
A neutral position that saves energy and gives control. You stand on the bike, not against it.
Balance & stability
Confident handling at low speed and on uneven ground – the basis for everything that follows.
How the course day runs
Your course in detail
- Meet-up, bike check & expectations
Getting to know each other, a quick check of your bike, what will you learn today? - Fundamentals training on the practice area
Braking, body position, balance – no time pressure, with direct feedback. - Balance drills & first obstacles
Slow riding, weight shifting, first bumps and obstacles. - First ride on a gentle descent
Wide forest path, controlled descent – the moment when it all clicks. - Review & next steps
What did you learn? What will you practise at home? When are you ready for Level 1?
Course info
Duration: Half-day (2.5–3 h)
Group: Max. 7 riders
Location: Practice area & easy trails, Innsbruck/Tyrol
Teaching method: Rider’s Way, Level 0
State-certified instructors
Price: from € 89 per person
Next step
After this course you’ll be ready for: Level 1 – Basic & Safety
What you get in the course
Levels at a glance
Your first real singletrails. Control, line choice and safety on the terrain.
Ready?
from € 89 · Half-day (2.5–3 h) · Max. 7 riders
Next scheduled dates
Current dates in the course overview.
Private coaching
1:1 or small group, on your date.
Your coach: Thomas Baldermann
State-certified gravity cycling instructor & state-certified bike guide instructor, founder of GEMMA AUSSI. Level 0 is where everything starts — with me you learn at a calm pace what makes you safe: braking, evading, understanding your bike.
Questions about the course?
Not sure if the level fits? Questions about the route or your bike setup? Just get in touch – 2 minutes is all it takes.
Frequently asked questions:
I’ve never ridden a trail – is this right for me?
Yes – Level 0 starts from scratch. You just need to be able to ride a bike safely.
Can I come with an e-bike?
Absolutely. Level 0 is made specifically for e-bike beginners too.
Still have questions?
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to have ridden trails before?
No. Level 0 starts on the practice area and easy forest paths. The only requirement is being able to ride a bike safely.
Is Level 0 also for e-MTB riders?
Yes, explicitly. An e-bike behaves differently (weight, motor assistance) – we cover both. Many Level 0 participants come on an e-MTB.
What’s the difference to Level 1?
Level 0 takes place on the practice area and easy trails. Level 1 heads out onto real singletrails – more terrain, more challenge.
How long until I can ride Level 1?
It depends on how much you practise in between. Some do Level 1 straight afterwards, others practise for a few weeks. At the end of the course we’ll tell you where you stand.
Why ride with GEMMA AUSSI
State-certified gravity cycling instructor & state-certified bike guide instructor
Bike Guide Austria certified, based on the Rider’s Way teaching method and hands-on out on the bike.
State-certified travel agency
Planning, booking and organisation run through a certified structure.
Insolvency protection
For package trips your money is protected by the statutory customer-funds guarantee.
