Free MTB Intro Ride at Hanazono

Always wanted to try mountain biking? Niseko Hanazono Resort is running free beginner sessions over its WEEKEND ESCAPE weekend, and on the Monday our own Angharad and Dan are the ones teaching. Kids and adults are both welcome, and you don’t need to have ridden off-road before.

What you’ll learn

Each session lasts about an hour and a half. You’ll start with the basics of how a mountain bike works, then braking and body position, and finish with a short ride on the Mori Loop through the autumn forest.

Bring a bike, or rent one

Both mountain bikes and cross bikes are fine. If you don’t have one, Niseko Sports at the resort rents bikes, paid separately.

Turning up

There’s nothing to book. Meet at Hanazono EDGE a few minutes before 10:00am or 2:00pm on whichever day suits you. If you have questions, call Hanazono on +81 136-21-6688 or email bookings@harmonyresorts.com.

Enjoyed it? Hanazono has plenty more trails to work up to, and Twin Peaks is free to ride until the end of October.

Itinerary

Day 1 itinerary:

Time	Activity
10:00am	Intro ride with Sachi and Vincent from ezobike (Japanese and English)
2:00pm	Intro ride with Sachi and Vincent from ezobike (Japanese and English)

Day 2 itinerary:

Time	Activity
10:00am	Intro ride with Angharad and Dan from NAMBA (mostly English, some Japanese)
2:00pm	Intro ride with Angharad and Dan from NAMBA (mostly English, some Japanese)