MTB-Festival Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis

Any family trying to balance the parents’ interests and abilities with their children’s are well aware of the difficulties of perfecting the familiar outing. The youth lives for downhill, mum and dad are all about a smooth single track, and junior is still working on the more basic bike handling and two-wheel balancing skills.

The answer is here at the MTB-Festival Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, running from July 31 to August 9, 2015! The Kona International Rookie Games is back again – building on previous successes and offering a unique, highly-coveted family experience. The event really centres on developing the futures of the sport while involving the parents; offering alternative activities, both professional workshops and the super-desired child-paired and solo events.

Venue Highlights: From a Kids Park to a Wilky Way to the main downhill track. Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis is well known in the European biking community, but why is it so diverse to skill levels and also family friendly? The organisers have chosen an excellent venue and found the perfect tracks to give everyone what they’re looking for, from the preparation of the demanding downhill course to the self-explanatory, yet potentially deceptive, ‘Milky Way’ which offers smaller air and obstacles. The base is also set-up for the less experienced, where the Kids Park will train the basics, balance, and build confidence on a pump track.

You want to be a racer? Join in the Rookie Training Days

Girl power! at Ladies Camp. The response to the plight of biking mothers can be found at this unique mountain biking festival. Those who are far too often overlooked have a chance to shine and show off their skills in the Ladies Camp running from July 31 to August 2. Under the guidance of Steffi Teltscher, enduro rider and founder of the "Purple button" campaign, women will develop and exemplify the progression of the sport. Don’t miss out, the event is for all women and not just mothers. Teltscher will be drawing on her experience in 4Cross and BMX and will be instructing by baby steps tackling a line through to professional skills in a way that women will particularly benefit from: first-hand knowledge of different centre-of-gravity, and other specific topics than a typical course would offer.

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"For Women only" is the motto of the "Ladies Camp" in Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis

Take your parents to school day! at Rookie Training Days. Rookie Training Days – the main event that gives time to the individual family members to explore their interests. Running from the 3rd to the 9th of August 2015 the parents are given free-reign of the mountain to explore, relax, and know their children are getting absolute pro training, or alternatively enrol in a back-to-school course with their kids. One of the biggest historical draws for parents has been the presentations aimed at those dealing with the tough questions of the aspiring pro riders: Is my child safe? How to choose a marketer or agent? Should we look at a license agreement? Those who have tackled these subjects will answer anything and everything professionally!

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"Learn from the Pros" - once again the motto of the "Rookie Training Days".

Two Generations, One Team. The end of the week features the culmination of all the training, a showdown over what the family is made of: the Family Challenge. The highlight of the festival is apparent with a family racing down the track and everyone getting a feel for competition and more importantly camaraderie. While all the teams fight for the fastest time, a relaxed environment nurtures the spirit of biking, advancing the sport and personal development.

Programme for the MTB-Festival Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, July 31 – August 9, 2015 (Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis/AUT)

31st of July - 2nd of August 2015: "Ladies Camp" with Steffi Teltscher
3rd - 9th of August 2015: Rookie Training Days

06th – 9th August: Kona International Rookie Games

6th of August: Welcome to Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis
7th of August 2015: Pumptrack Challenge
7th and 8th of August: iXS Rookies Cup
7thand 8th of August 2015: Rookie of the Year Slopestyle-FMB Bronze Contest
8th of August 2015: Dual Slalom Race
9th of August 2015: iXS International Rookies Championships + Family Challenge

Find all details at
www.bikepark-sfl.at and
www.facebook.com/bikepark.serfaus.fiss.ladis