- MTB Skills • Teaching Path • Tirol
COURSES
This course is part of our Mountain Bike Skills Courses in Tirol – Levels 0–3 at a glance.
MTB Teaching Path & Skill Stage – Find Your Level Fast
To really get the most out of a course, you need the right level. Here you get the overview based on the MTB skills teaching path by Cycling Austria – including a download, level descriptions and a 30-second self-assessment.
Based on the Cycling Austria MTB skills teaching path
Not sure? Just drop us a message or call – we’ll place you quickly and easily.
- Why it matters
The right level saves frustration – and brings more progress
Orientation
You see at a glance which skills count as the basics – and what makes sense to learn next.
Safety
We build skills cleanly.
Flow
Once the basics are dialled in, trail riding automatically becomes more relaxed – and faster.
- Teaching path as a PDF
MTB Skills Teaching Path (Cycling Austria)
Here you can download the teaching path as a PDF. Source: Cycling Austria.
- Levels & self-assessment
Skill stages by teaching path – what you should be able to do
Basic & Safety Skills
For beginners & touring riders. Safe on forest roads and very easy trails.
- Basics: mounting/setting off/dismounting, balance, shifting, braking
- Trail basics: line of sight, clean rolling, first trail riding behaviour
- Obstacles small & controlled (e.g. small steps/bumps)
Right for you if: you tend to avoid roots/rocks and simply want to “feel safe”.
Trail Skills
For everyone who wants to ride trails more confidently: more control on changing terrain.
- Applied trail riding behaviour: rolling & drop-offs
- Uphill & downhill on terrain: steep climbs/steep descents (incl. clean braking)
- Applied cornering techniques: switchbacks, berms & open corners
- Obstacles on terrain: uphill drop-offs, log hop
Right for you if: easy trails are fine – but tight corners, wet conditions or steps still stress you out.
Master Skills
For advanced trail riders: keeping timing, speed & technique clean under pressure.
- Rock the corners: weight shifting, acceleration technique
- Pumping
- Dropping: floater & speed drop
- Jumping: bunny hop, high jump & speed jump
- Skills & style: rear-wheel surfing, manual & wheelie
Right for you if: you ride trails regularly and now want to learn drops/jumps/switchbacks “cleanly”.
Master Skills – Specific Focus
Discipline fine-tuning (bike park/enduro/DH) or maximum performance – focused on your goal.
- Line scanning at speed, corner speed, timing
- Jump/drop progression (safe & structured)
- Technique under pressure: race/bike park situations
- Prerequisite: solid Master Skills
Right for you if: you want “more speed” – but without chaos in your technique.
30-Second Self-Assessment
- I avoid roots/rocks and brake early → Basic & Safety Skills
- Easy trails are fine, tight corners/wet conditions make me uneasy → Trail Skills
- I ride trails regularly and want cleaner drops/jumps/switchbacks → Master Skills
- I want discipline fine-tuning (bike park/enduro/DH) → Master Skills
- Not sure? Then call or message us – we’ll help you right away.
What you get on the course
Levels at a glance
Your coach: Thomas Baldermann
State-certified MTB instructor (BSPA), bike guide and founder of GEMMA AUSSI. The levels aren’t a test, they’re a map — I’ll help you figure out where you stand and meet you exactly there.
- Contact
Contact
Send us your contact details and (if possible) where you like to ride most (forest road/trail/bike park). We’ll get back to you, place you and tell you which course really fits. No spam, no pressure.
Note: The MTB teaching path is a concept by Cycling Austria. We use it as guidance for content & level structure.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are your courses suitable for?
We clarify your level in advance. Depending on your experience, goal and date, a course, private coaching or another format may suit you better.
How do I book a course?
You can request directly via the dates page or by email. We’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
What happens in bad weather?
MTB is fun even in light rain! In case of storms or thunderstorms we reschedule – you’ll be notified in good time.
What do I need to take part?
A working mountain bike (e-bike possible), helmet and gloves. Further details are in the course description.
Why ride with GEMMA AUSSI
State-certified instructor & Level 1 bike guide
Bike Guide Austria certified, based on the Rider’s Way teaching method and hands-on out on the bike.
Licensed travel agency
Planning, booking and organisation run through a fully licensed structure.
Insolvency protection
For package trips your money is protected by the statutory customer-funds guarantee.
