Morzine-mtb.com Publishes 6 Down-Hill Biking Safety Tips

MORZINE, France - May 20, 2015 - PRLog -- MORZINE, FRANCE, May 10, 2015, Mountain biking is one of the more healthier sports, but can also be one of the more dangerous sports. It certainly has a lot of healthy benefits, such as: improves cardio-vascular endurance, it helps prevent obesity, arthritis, coronary heart disease and helps the body in many ways. The team at Morzine-mtb.com (http://www.morzine-mtb.com/les-gets) wants to make sure that everybody’s Morzine and Les Gets mountain biking experience is a safe one. They thought it would be a great idea to share some Safety Tips that most people may never consider prior to the start of their down-hill biking adventure. When packing for the trip, most people just consider extra clothing, helmets and safety pads, but there other considerations.

Here are the Top 6 Safety Tips:

1. Don‘t over tighten any clamp or leaver, such as brakes and gears. If these leavers or clamps are  over tightened they can snap or break in case of a fall. When they are a bit loose, in case of a fall they will move a bit, but not break.(A)

2. Downhill riders are prone to more accidents than usual. Begin the ride with the necessary utility and first aid kit.(A)

3. Before setting out to a muddy trail, spray some WD 40 on your bike‘s frame. That way the mud will fall off of the frame and not stick to it.(A)

4. Bring a second pair of goggles in case the first pair is damaged, you will be able to continue without holding back.(A)

5. Set out to any mountain bike trail and down hill trail especially, with a fully charged cellular phone. In addition, make sure that you have the number of the resort you are staying somewhere accessible.(A)

6. You should always set out to every bike trail ride with a map and compass. In DH trails it is extremely important since one can sometimes get lost in different single trails in the woods.(A)

Before setting out to any bike trail in Morzine (http://www.morzine-mtb.com/les-gets), whether it is DH or an ordinary mountain bike trail - it is suggested to consult a biking instructor to learn about what safety measures should be taken in preparation for Morzine‘s specific trails.(A) Of course it is always advisable to check with your family physician before beginning any down-hill adventures. Whether a DHer or an XC rider, enjoy the best guides in Morzine & Les Gets, they take everybody through the best trails and improve alpine mountain biking technique.

For complete information, please visit: http://www.Morzine-mtb.com