Richard Gasperotti Archives

Did You Break Your Ankle? Get Back on Your Bike as Fast as Possible

November 18, 2022 at 3:35 pm5 min reading

Richard Gasperotti has suffered countless injuries and fractures in his sporting career and most recently, he broke his ankle. “Since every injury is individual, consult the procedure with your doctor,” says the biker about instructions, which helped him get back on the bike much faster.…

The Astounding Story of a Wooden Chest I Found in the Attic

October 19, 2022 at 7:00 am5 min reading

Socialising and Culture

It was a little box. When Richard discovered it in the attic and picked it up, it rattled curiously. The sound from the inside fuelled his imagination. What could it be hiding? The expectation that a lost treasure could be in the attic has been…

E-Bikepacking: A New Approach to Wilderness

October 17, 2022 at 2:31 pm5 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

From time to time, I sometimes feel suffocated with digital rubbish up to the point when I can’t breathe anymore. At that moment, I power down all electronic devices, lock them into the desk, hang the bags on my bike and get out where I…

How to Handle Rock Gardens with Grace

October 13, 2022 at 5:10 pm5 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

Professional rider Richard Gasperotti helped junior riders from the Czech national cup to hone their technical skills. Most riders feared the rock-garden sections of some of the UCI XC tracks. Richard explains how to get over the troublesome rocks without fear or pain.

What Stories Does an MTB Guide’s Backpack Reveal?

June 16, 2022 at 11:56 am5 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

A professional guide never thinks only of themselves. Whether it’s a brown bear attack, an open femur fracture, an unexpected storm on the mountain top or stitching a chin three days away from the nearest doctor, a mountain guide must be prepared to face any…

E-Bikes Open Up New Opportunities for Open-Terrain Riding

April 12, 2022 at 2:23 pm5 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

Mainly due to modern technologies, we see new cycling opportunities coming up. This includes both finding new locations and tackling steep terrain with the support of e-bikes.

Indulge Your E-Bike with Special Winter Care

December 7, 2021 at 1:07 pm5 min reading

Socialising and Culture

With cold weather and shortening daylight, many riders quit cycling and change their bike for another means of transport. If you follow several basic rules, though, you can enjoy riding an e-bike throughout the whole winter. We asked keen e-biker Richard Gasperotti to share his…

Inside the Red Bull Holy Bike Race with 350+ Riders

November 11, 2021 at 10:56 am6 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

Besides the Megavalanche in France, there are a couple of MTB races sharing a similar concept. With a mass start and kamikaze downhill, the Red Bull Holy Bike race in Spain also addresses hundreds of riders willing to take chances against each other. Richard Gasperotti…

A Secret Trick to Help You Put On Bike Grips

September 9, 2021 at 12:56 pm4 min reading

Socialising and Culture

Have you spent aeons trying to put a new pair of MTB grips onto the handlebars with no success? Let us share a professional bike mechanics’ trick with you.

What Type of MTB Tyres Should You Use in What Conditions?

June 16, 2021 at 1:35 pm6 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

The choice of the MTB tyres often decides whether you enjoy the ride or crash on every other corner. There are many aspects to consider because tyres designed for hard ground will not work in mud and vice versa. MITAS tyres ambassador Richard Gasperotti explains…