Tag: trotinette

One of the best things about choosing one of our flexible multi activity holidays is that you get the chance to try all kinds of different sporting and adventure activities that you've probably never heard of before, much less tried. Check out our top picks for action-packed, off-the-wall adventure activities in the Pyrenees that are fab fun for families and individuals alike. Trotinette aka Offroad Scooter If you're looking for some alternative fun on two wheels then the trotinette will provide it by the bucketload. This offroad scooter is the next big craze in the Pyrenees and once you've tried it you will understand why. Groups of mates will love the sensation of letting off the brakes and letting it roll whilst your teenagers will have a blast discovering their limits on the trotinette. Once you get over the fact that the scooter doesn't have a seat like a mountain bike, it is a surprisingly stable bit of kit thanks to its low centre of gravity. Equipped with front shock absorbers and either hydraulic or cable disc brakes depending on where you do the activity, the trotinette goes anywhere that you can go on a mountain bike. However, as the trotinette doesn't have pedals, only descent routes will generally be taken. The paths and tracks that descend from the local ski resorts back down to the valley are ideal for this activity. On an organised trotinette outing you'll be transferred by minibus up to the start point. There, you'll be allocated your offroad scooter and your guide will give you a thorough briefing on the techniques needed to safely navigate the descent route. Stand up straight on the scooter, have two fingers on the brake levers at all times, apply steady pressure to both front and back brakes at the same ...