IMBA Europe to present at Utflukt Bike Festival

Upcoming weekend, IMBA Europe and NOTS will be at the Utflukt Bike Festival in Trysil, Norway. During this festival, Innovation Norway, in collaboration with Destination Trysil, Trysil Bike Arena and Opplysningskontoret for Terrengsykling, will host a mountain bike seminar. Central theme will be the sustainable development of mountain bike tourism in Norway. IMBA Europe will speak at this seminar, explaining IMBA Model Trails program and the European Instructor-Guide project, a collaborative partnership including 5 EU countries. A more indepth discussion about professional guiding will take place on Friday 24th. Trysill and several other municipalities in Norway have recently seen a growth in mountain bike trail infrastructure. During the Utflukt Festival, people have the opportunitie to explore some of the finest purpose build and natural trails of Trysil. Trails are suitable for all kind or riders, regardless of level, gender, age and equipment, there’s a trail that fits your needs. It’s really the atmospfere that makes the festival beloved among Norwegian and other Scandinavian riders. Guided excursions in small groups, social rides, are the core ingredient of the festival. Movies, a quiz, skill courses, barbeques, music and testing various products are some of the other highlights.Last couple of years, excursions have experienced a solid increase in the number of women, and we will of course continue to arrange their own girl courses and trips and facilitate even greater for women to have at least as much fun on the bike as the men! The chair lift in Trysil will go every day, throughout the weekend, and will be an excellent opportunity for participants to try their Downhill and Enduro skills.  Tours are led by experienced tour guides, exploring beautiful trails in a varied landscape whiich makes Trysil that unique setting for a very socially bike event. Don’t forget a good portion of homemade food and drinks! For more info, visit http://utflukt.terrengsykkel.no/