Bike Park Evolution · Skills training
MTB Training Center and Skills Area in East Sarajevo
The MTB training center is part of Bike Park Evolution in East Sarajevo, built for practicing technique: an MTB skills park, a pump track and a jump line in one place. Here, with MTB Evolution coaches, you learn braking, balance and jumping before you hit the trails.
3
practice zones: skills, pump track, jump line
from age 4
recommended age for training in the skills area
UCI L1
licensed coach Vjekoslav Novčić
In short
- What it is: the MTB training center is part of Bike Park Evolution in East Sarajevo, a place to practice MTB technique before riding the trails.
- Three zones: an MTB skills park (balance and braking), pump track sections (pumping and speed without pedaling) and a jump line (jumps and landings).
- Who it's for: kids (recommended age from 4), beginners, recreational riders and racers.
- Who coaches: head coach Vjekoslav Novčić is a licensed UCI Level 1 coach, and Marko Ristivojević rides and teaches technique.
- Sign-up: book a training session through the Contact page, and check the programs in the cycling school and the MTB skills hub.
Skills area zones
Three zones at the MTB training center: skills park, pump track and jump line
The area is split into three zones, so you build technique step by step: balance and braking first, then speed through pumping, and finally jumps.
Zone 1 · balance and braking
Skills park
Static and dynamic balance, riding across narrow wooden features (skinnies) and braking basics. Every new rider starts here, from kids to experienced riders.
Zone 2 · speed without pedaling
Pump track sections
Rollers and berms where you learn to generate speed with whole-body movement (pumping) instead of pedaling. It's the foundation of flow on the trails, and it suits beginners too.
Zone 3 · jumps and landings
Jump line
Table-top jumps for safely learning to fly and land properly. Before your first jump on a trail, you master the technique here on controlled features.
Training and programs
Training at the MTB training center: how to make progress
The area is an outdoor classroom for the cycling school and technique training. Pick a program that fits your level, and your coach guides you through the progression.
Levels 1, 2 and 3
MTB technique and downhill skills
Attack position, brake modulation, one-finger braking, terrain scanning and front wheel lifts. Drills are split into levels, from the basics to jumps.
Kids and adults
Cycling school
Start-up for beginners, a recreational zone and PRO Performance. Head coach Vjekoslav Novčić is a licensed cycling coach, and Marko Ristivojević is the assistant coach.
For the youngest
Method: learning through play
With kids we work through play and motor development, not conditioning drills. Cone courses and fun challenges build balance without feeling like a chore.
Safety
Road safety
Teaching kids to ride in traffic: predictable behavior, visible gear and a helmet, all practiced in the skills area before heading out on the street.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the MTB training center
What is the MTB training center in East Sarajevo?
It's the part of Bike Park Evolution built for practicing MTB technique. It has three zones: a skills park, pump track sections and a jump line. It works as an outdoor classroom for the cycling school and the MTB Evolution club's technique training.
Is the area suitable for kids?
Yes. The recommended minimum age for training in the area is 4. Younger riders work through play and balance drills, and jumps are introduced gradually, only once the basics are mastered.
What zones does the MTB skills area have?
A skills park for balance, braking and narrow features, pump track sections for learning to pump, and a jump line with table-top jumps for learning to fly and land.
How do I sign up for training in the area?
Book a training session through the Contact page. You can check the programs and levels beforehand in the cycling school and the MTB skills hub, and your coach will work out your starting level with you.
Who leads the training sessions?
Head coach Vjekoslav Novčić is the club's founder and president and a licensed UCI Level 1 coach. The assistant coach and riding technique coach is Marko Ristivojević.
How is the skills area different from riding trails?
In the skills area you can repeat features, so you practice the same movement until you've mastered it, without riding a whole trail. When you're ready, move on to the Bike Park Evolution trails, from the green Tricolor Flag Trail to the black trails.
About the guide's author
Marko Ristivojević, MTB Evolution
Marko Ristivojević runs MTB Evolution in East Sarajevo. He has been building MTB trails and servicing bikes since 2015, and since 2019 he has been the Trailforks administrator for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Together with coach Vjekoslav Novčić, he runs the cycling school and technique training.
Ready for your first session?
Get in touch and book a time in the skills area. Before you come, have your bike checked, including brakes, tires and overall condition, at our workshop in East Sarajevo.