This young mountain biking discipline owes its emergence to the evolution of technologies in recent years, particularly the widespread use of carbon in the manufacture of mountain bike frames.

The discipline involves riding on natural terrain, outside of bike parks, while using ski lifts, public transport, or shuttle buses to complete most of the climb without pedaling. This doesn't mean the activity isn't physically demanding, as on natural terrain, there will inevitably be some small hills to climb.

Enduro mountain bikes are fully suspended and have a suspension travel of between 150 mm and 180 mm (15-18 cm). They weigh between 12 kg and 17 kg. This discipline is for mountain bikers who want to combine thrills with exploring the region.

This discipline emerged in the 1990s with the introduction of the first suspension systems borrowed from motocross. It consists solely of downhill riding on mountain bikes specifically designed for this purpose. These bikes feature long suspension travel, ranging from 200 mm to 250 mm (20-25 cm). The sport takes place on specially prepared courses called Bike Parks, which include jumps and banked turns designed to help riders develop their skills and improve their technique.

All ascents are made using the ski lifts. This discipline is aimed at mountain bikers who want to improve their riding skills and are looking for thrills.

This is the main discipline that everyone is familiar with. It consists of a classic mountain bike ride during which you cover as much elevation gain as loss. All climbs are done by pedaling. Mountain bikes are either hardtail or full-suspension with travel between 80 mm and 100 mm (8-10 cm) and generally weigh less than 12 kg. This discipline is for experienced mountain bikers who want to combine physical exertion with exploring a region.

BMX is a small, suspension-free bicycle equipped with 20-inch wheels. These mountain bikes allow riders to learn the aerial aspects of mountain biking, particularly jumps. The discipline is practiced on a prepared track featuring a series of roller-like jumps (whoops) and banked turns. It is aimed at mountain bikers seeking aerial control and mastery of transitions.

An e-bike is a mountain bike with electric assistance that kicks in below 25 km/h. E-bikes allow everyone, regardless of their fitness level, to participate in a great mountain bike ride. They are ideal for groups with varying skill levels who still want to enjoy a group outing. In fact, e-bikes help to even out the differences in ability within a group.

A gravel bike is a mix between a mountain bike and a road bike, both in appearance and in terms of the routes used. Ideal for gravel roads and easy trails, it's the perfect companion for those who prioritize effort above all else.

A bike park is a collection of trails and obstacles designed for downhill mountain biking. Bike parks typically include obstacles such as tables, drops, doubles, rollers, North Shore jumps, banked turns, etc.

This represents a classic jump with a takeoff zone and a landing zone connected by a flat section. This allows you to try out jumps without requiring a minimum speed to reach the landing zone, as it is possible to land on the flat transition area.

This represents a jump where the takeoff is higher than the landing, and generally the area between the takeoff and landing zones is too shallow to ride on, forcing the mountain biker to jump to reach the landing area. One of the crucial elements of a drop is the increase in the rider's speed between takeoff and landing.

Represents a jump which has a gap between the take-off and landing zones, forcing the mountain biker to fly over the gap zone in order to reach the landing zone.

It represents a rounded bump that allows either the rider to control their speed or to generate more speed. These rollers are generally presented in sections that consist of a series of these rollers.

These are the basic turns found in bike parks. These banked turns are a key element of downhill mountain biking. Indeed, banked turns allow riders to maintain speed, or even gain speed within the turn. Effective brake control in banked turns is crucial.

Typical North American construction. It represents an aerial walkway built of wood without railings, allowing passage through the most technical and impassable sections of the mountain. Be careful of your balance on the north shore.

It consists of performing a wheelie or riding on the rear wheel without pedaling and while managing one's balance using only the rear brake.

Very tight turn, sometimes requiring a nose turn.

It consists of braking hard using only the front brake and controlling your balance on the front wheel using only the force of the braking.

This involves taking a very tight turn while balancing on the front wheel. Control of the front brake is essential to successfully completing this exercise.

It consists of removing one hand from the handlebars in the air and putting it back before landing.