Motivation guide: 5 reasons why weather should (not) play a role for bikers

For mountain bikers, the real season begins when the days get longer, the temperatures rise and the trails are finally dry again. In spring, nature awakens - and with it the desire to get moving off-road. After the winter, when many trails were closed or muddy, grippy surfaces, clear air and extended tours are now beckoning.

Summer then offers the full spectrum: alpine high-altitude trails, long one-day stages and bike parks in top form. For many, this time is more than just a sporting phase - it is the essence of mountain biking: freedom, adventure and experiencing nature in its most intense form.

Or is it something completely different? We give reasons why mountain biking is particularly appealing now - in autumn.

Operating temperature

Hot temperatures in summer make your head boil in your helmet - headaches are often pre-programmed. In November, on the other hand, the fresh air floods your lungs and the uphill ensures the right temperature - thanks to the right clothing, you don't have to freeze on the descent either.

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Grip comes & goes

The moisture in the ground ensures ideal conditions on the trail in autumn - because the tyre tread interlocks with the ground particularly efficiently and provides an extra portion of grip - and if it gets too wet, bikers can look forward to a technical riding challenge: Ride don't slide!

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Trailsamkeit

Overcrowded hiking trails, highly frequented forest? In autumn, most people are drawn to the warmth. Good for us: because we have the Forest and the trails almost all to ourselves, we don't disturb other path users and don't have to be disturbed by them.

Take a breath

There are plenty of outdoor activities in spring and summer, but significantly fewer in autumn and winter. In other words, time outside is limited, so it's ideal to use your bike to get out and about. Good clothing helps against the rebellious bastard.

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Contrast on!

Before the trees are bare of leaves, nature really turns up the heat and lets the colours shine. This is particularly impressive in the mountains with inversion weather conditions. This only happens in autumn. After that it's dull - visually at least.

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