FACTS
Courses and Registration for Winter Semester 26/27
Monday Course:
When: 5 :00 PM to 8:00PM
Where: Meet in front of Building 28 (KL Campus)
Who: Intermediate to Advanced
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Thursday Course“
” When: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Meet in front of Building 28 (KL Campus)
Who: Advanced
[Register Here]
Please note that we do not lend mountain bikes for our weekly courses!
In the summer semester you have the opportunity to borrow bikes from Campus Plus free of charge, but only during Campus Plus times. This offer is completely independent of our mountain biking courses.
General information
Course Offerings
Meeting point for all courses: Entrance to the university sports hall, Building 28.
Schedule: The tours begin with a group bike check led by the guide before we set off.
For all courses, you must bring: your own mountain bike, helmet, gloves, snacks (drinks and possibly energy bars), repair kit, inner tube, and a small pump. For the advanced course, we recommend knee and/or shin guards.
Slightly Advanced
If you feel confident riding your MTB uphill and downhill and enjoy taking it off the beaten path, then you’ve come to the right place! Do you have the stamina for shorter rides and want to explore the Palatinate Forest with other MTB riders? Then meet us on Mondays at 5 p.m. in front of the Unisport sports hall (Building 28) to check your bike, and join us for about 3 hours (approx. 20 km & 500 hm) in the Palatinate Forest. While there might be the occasional friendly competition—whether going uphill or downhill—the focus is on having fun together on the trail and during breaks. Of course, there’s plenty of tech talk too... We look forward to seeing you!
Advanced
On Thursdays, the advanced group meets at 6:00 p.m. in front of the Unisport sports hall (Building 28). This is the right place for those who’ve been mountain biking for a while and want to improve their technique or pick up tips and tricks from others. The rides usually last about 3 hours, including breaks (approx. 25 km & 700 hm). However, sometimes we’ll stay in one spot longer to practice difficult sections. Backwheel lifts, drops, and high steps uphill are all part of the routine from time to time. So if you’re looking to venture into unfamiliar terrain and master new challenges, you’re more than welcome to join us on Thursdays!
Riding During the Winter Season
For courses during the winter semester, you must bring a battery-powered front and rear light. For the front, we recommend high-powered LED lights with at least 800 lumens.
We recommend synthetic-fiber clothing layered according to the “onion principle,” as well as a windproof/waterproof jacket and a spare shirt. Warm gloves and thicker socks go without saying.
Tours will be canceled in the event of storms, thunderstorms, or the risk of storm damage.
