April 4 - First Training on the Implementation Process of Building Bicycle Trails

The first steps of adventure tourism are beginning in Dibër Municipality. Within the framework of the project "Cross-border Cycling: Adventure Tourism at Another Level in the Mavrovo-Rostushe Municipalities in North Macedonia and Dibër Municipality in Albania," the first training on the implementation process of building bicycle trails was held in the premises of the tourist office. As part of the training for building trails, individuals from Dibër Municipality as well as enthusiasts and other interested persons from other areas of the country participated in this training. The methodology of this training was based on acquiring theoretical and practical knowledge of trail building. In this training, the Mavrovo-Rostushe Commune, as a project partner, contracted the Alianse ACE company to provide training services related to the construction process, whose guides and experts enabled the provision of theoretical knowledge regarding this process. During this session, the main issues presented by the experts focused on: Why mountain bike trails are neededSingle trailsExisting trailsWhat we should keep in mind regarding sustainable trail buildinga.Minimal impact (long-term) on the environmentb.Minimal maintenancec.Minimal conflicts with other usersTerminology used for mountain trailsMain rules for trail constructionTechnical characteristics of bicycle trailsTechnical issues of marking bicycle trailsTools needed during trail constructionWhat is needed besides work toolsTrail reconstruction and maintenanceIPA II CBC Programme - Republic of North Macedonia & Republic of AlbaniaALCDF