Mountain Bike Abetone
MOUNTAIN BIKE - CROSS COUNTRY
In spring, summer and early autumn in fine weather , mountain biking lends itself well to follow the numerous trails through beech woods and forests around Abetone, Pian di Novello , along the famous Strada del Duca and other localities in the district of ' Pistoia Apennines . Routes of varying difficulty and length offer the rider is experienced beginner the chance to ride admiring beautiful landscapes and enjoy exciting moments . The signage along the trails and forest roads allow you to better organize the excursion .
In summer there are shelters that give food and lodging , so you are unable to make trips even longer than half a day. Some of these routes require more or less technical and training , certain rules of conduct to be followed : always use with caution and prudence , use a helmet and suitable clothing , bring a jacket, water and food, various repair kit not venture alone if possible, meet the people who make hiking trails that take precedence .
MOUNTAIN BIKE - FREERIDE
This discipline carried out with mountain biking very robust and equipped to withstand any very strong, is made in specially designed courses. In the district there are two areas where you can practice these disciplines, "Abetone Gravity Park" and above Cutigliano at the Doganaccia. These areas offer bikers beginners and experienced the thrill of speeding along the tracks, starting from the top of the mountain and then throw on descents and spectacular climb with implants.
Each track is marked with ribbons, numbers and colors to indicate different levels of difficulty and can intersect with each other. The lengths vary from 3 to 6 km, but also expanding the paths outside you get to walk up to 30 km. To practice this activity is fitted with guards and helmet and suitable clothing.
MOUNTAIN BIKE - DOWNHILL
Discipline Freeride similar to but more extreme, to the paths that are made and the means used. In the district there are two areas where you can practice this discipline: "Abetone Gravity Park" and above Cutigliano at the Doganaccia. These areas offer bikers beginners and experienced the thrill of speeding along the tracks, starting from the top of the mountain and then throw on descents and spectacular climb with implants. Each track is marked with ribbons, numbers and colors to indicate different levels of difficulty and can intersect with each other.
lengths ranging from 3 to 6 km, but also expanding the paths outside you get to walk up to 30 km. To practice this activity is fitted with guards and helmet and suitable clothing.