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What is flow trail?
A flow trail is a type of bike trail that appeals to both adults and children with its gentle bends and steady surface. Many of the trail biking trails at our destinations are also flow trails.
Cycling with a pleasant flow
A flow trail is designed to wind through forest and nature and can consist of either nature trails, excavated trails or wooden elements such as bridges or wooden trails. Turns and level differences provide a nice flow that makes cycling fun for everyone. The main difference between downhill and flow trails is that the flow trails are much easier and calmer to navigate, and therefore suitable for both beginners and families with children.
The trails at our destinations have varying difficulty levels, from green to black - just like the ski slopes - and are suitable for both beginners and more experienced cyclists. For a more challenging bike ride, we also have demanding flow trails with jumps and drops.
Flow trail equipment
To fully enjoy the flow trail, you need a mountain bike with suspension that can handle technical terrain. A fully shock absorbing mountain bike is ideal for absorbing shocks and giving you control. Safety equipment such as a helmet, gloves and protection for knees and elbows is also important to protect you in the event of a fall or collision. Clothes that are comfortable and breathable make your bike ride more comfortable.
Five tips for better flow
- Location: pay attention to your location on the bike. Lower the centre of gravity and flex your arms and legs. From this position you can adjust your posture whenever the terrain calls for it.
- Relax: it is impossible to achieve good flow if you are stiff as a board. Let your body relax and let it instinctively absorb any obstacles that appear.
- Brake less: if you’re constantly braking and locking the wheels, you can kiss goodbye to a smooth flow. Lightly press the brake and adjust the speed before entering the bends, so that you can carry more speed out of the bend.
- “Pump” more: pressure, or “pump” up and down with your body during jumps and uneven terrain, which means that the bike is compressed and pushed forward. This is an important technique when you can’t use the pedals. Test your technique at one of our pump tracks and keep practising your turns until you can ride the entire track without pedalling.
- Look ahead: Practice fixing your gaze up ahead of you so that you always have a plan of how to take the next bend and obstacle. This will make you feel safer as you always see what’s coming next.
