Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking

As part of our commitment to sustainable tourism, we provide activity participants with the sustainability savvy travel tips below

• Be selective – choose tourism businesses that share how they benefit people & planet
• Tread lightly – choose activities & transport options with a reduced environmental impact
• Be informed – learn a bit about local nature, history & culture beforehand to enrich your experience
• Be accurate about your fitness level & ability so we can design an enjoyable experience for everyone
• Respect your guide’s instructions regarding safety, local etiquette & dos and don’ts
• Before & after cycling in a sensitive environment, clean your footwear & bike to prevent the spread of invasive species
• Don’t collect or disturb flora or fauna, or their habitat
• Don’t feed wildlife; it can harm their health & encourage problematic behaviour
• Remain on designated tracks & avoid track widening caused by drifting left / right
• Ride single file in narrow sections
• Give right of way to cyclists overtaking you or cycling uphill when crossing you, and to walkers, horses, and wildlife
• Slow down when crossing or overtaking other users of the activity area
• Cycle at a pace that enables you to stop within the distance you can see ahead
• Make your presence known when approaching other users and blind corners
• When climbing, gear down for adequate traction to avoid spinning
• When braking, avoid skidding or blocking wheels so that you minimise erosion
• Cross rivers at designated spots, reduce speed, and enter/exit at 90° to the riverbank
• Reduce waste – from food to paper, remember to take only what & as much as you need, and bring re-usable items, e.g., water bottle, coffee cup, carry bag
• Dispose of waste responsibly – pack out what you take in – & use local recycling facilities where available
• Be waterwise – your participation in the activity shouldn’t place additional stress on water- scarce environments
• Save energy to reduce your carbon footprint & your impact on local supply challenges
• Support climate change action, e.g., offset or regeneration programmes
• Be respectful of privacy; obtain permission before taking photos / videos of people or sensitive sites along the way
• Be sensitive to the inequalities of our world and avoid displays of wealth, particularly in less privileged contexts
• Ask questions – your local guide will happily share their knowledge
• If you want to give, ask us how to do so responsibly; offering sweets or money to individuals, for example, can often do more harm than good
• Buy from local, small &/or community-owned businesses, especially if they feature local nature or culture
• Be cautious about buying from children – you could unknowingly be supporting their exploitation
• Refuse to buy souvenirs, food & beverages that harm the environment, people, or wildlife, especially those that are illegal to buy / sell
• Respect customary tipping & trading practices – such as bartering – and pay fair prices
• Provide feedback about what you liked or how we can do better