- RIDING SKILLS · LEVEL
LEVEL 1 · BASIC SAFETY
This course is part of our Mountain Bike Skills Courses Tyrol – an overview of Levels 0–3.
MTB Skills Level 1 — Basic & Safety
Your first level beyond the foundation course: controlled cornering, braking variations and small trail sections. For riders who are already confident on tarmac and gravel.
Led by Thomas Baldermann (state-certified gravity cycling instructor & state-certified bike guide instructor)
Coach on the day: Thomas or a team guide (trained in-house). Same level of safety and methodology.
Rider’s Way teaching method
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Orientation
Which level is right for you?
Pick what sounds most like you — we’ll point you to the right course. No sign-up needed.
Not sure? Drop us a line — we’ll place you.
Region
When is Level 1 right for you?
When you can already ride, brake and take simple corners confidently — and now want to try your first easy trails.
Braking routine
Modulating front and rear brakes, emergency braking, reading braking noises — until it becomes second nature.
First trails
We move from the practice area onto your first flat singletrails — small roots and gentle berms.
Confident riding
You leave the course with a solid braking routine and your first real trail miles.
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Offers & dates
Regular courses, private coaching, bike park, tours — choose what suits your level.
What you get on the course
Levels at a glance
Your coach: Thomas Baldermann
State-certified gravity cycling instructor & state-certified bike guide instructor, founder of GEMMA AUSSI. In the Level 1 course we build your foundation together — the basics everything else is built on.
Contact
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Frequently asked questions
What is Level 1 Basic Safety?
The first level after the Level 0 introduction: controlled cornering, braking variations and easy trail sections. For riders who already ride confidently and now want their first singletrails.
What does Level 1 cost?
Regular day/weekend courses from 89 € per person. Private coaching 320 € for the 1st person, +80 € per additional person.
Which bike do I need?
MTB hardtail or full-suspension (100 mm travel or more), helmet mandatory. Rental MTBs can be arranged on request.
When is the next Level 1 course?
Regular dates in the course calendar (weekends from May). Private dates all year round by arrangement.
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.
