Adopting the strategy of IMBA, of which Lesvos Cycling Club is a member, through the Hellenic Mountain Bike Association, since 2017, we follow a specific way in the creation of Mountain Bike Routes and Trails.
The process starts from the Planning, not only of an individual trail but of a network of trails throughout a wider mountainous area. We adore trails that provide fun, flow and technical challenges for bikers, either beginners or well-trained in such conditions, but we are aware that most trail systems attract all kinds of visitors, including walkers, hikers and trail runners.
The previous steps are followed by the Technical Study where the entire area is analysed in order not to alter the morphology of the ground, to keep the path unaffected by the rains and of course to be pleasant for all levels of riders. We design trail systems that manage risk, minimize user conflicts, and accommodate all users and skill levels.
The process starts from the Planning, not only of an individual trail but of a network of trails throughout a wider mountainous area. We adore trails that provide fun, flow and technical challenges for bikers, either beginners or well-trained in such conditions, but we are aware that most trail systems attract all kinds of visitors, including walkers, hikers and trail runners.
The last step is the maintenance of the trail, a permanent continuous, and challenging process that for over five years Lesvos Cycling Club has dedicated a large part of its actions not only to maintaining a large number of paths but also training new cyclists to continue our work, and our legacy.
