At weekends, Florent Poilane and members of his club often gather at the practicing ground near Da Lake (the Thu Duc University Village) or Den Hung Park in District 9 for training.
For this sport, besides selecting a suitable bike, the cyclists need a pair of cycling-specific shoes, clothing, cycling tights, cycling gloves, socks and more which will keep them stylish, safe and warm.
During each training session, depending on the ability of each cyclist, Florent Poilane will instruct them on proper techniques, from simple to difficult.
Ho Duy Tuong, a 21-year- old cyclist, said: “This sport helps improve my flexibility and quick reactions for sudden and difficult situations and the ability of mastering my own bike”. He added that he started this sport one year ago and now can handle many difficult techniques, such as the bunny-hop, jump and whip.
When he established the club, Florent Poilane desires to bequeath his passion for mountain biking to young people in Vietnam, helping them feel confident to overcome challenges and discover themselves. To further promote the development of this sport, he plans to build a place on Dinh Mountain in Vung Tau for training and organising contests in the future.
For this sport, besides selecting a suitable bike, the cyclists need a pair of cycling-specific shoes, clothing, cycling tights, cycling gloves, socks and more which will keep them stylish, safe and warm.
 Florent Loilane, a 29 year-old French, is a professional rider of mountain bikes. Photo: Thong Hai/VNP  Florent Poilane practices at the practicing ground near Da Lake (the Thu Duc University Village, Ho Chi Minh City). Photo: Thong Hai/VNP  Mountain biking helps practitioners improve courage and challenge-addressing. Photo: Thong Hai/VNP  Overcoming obstacles or harsh trails is a way to train challenge-addressing. Photo: Thong Hai/VNP  To conquer risky roads, cyclists must be brave and have skillful techniques. Photo: Thong Hai/VNP |
During each training session, depending on the ability of each cyclist, Florent Poilane will instruct them on proper techniques, from simple to difficult.
Ho Duy Tuong, a 21-year- old cyclist, said: “This sport helps improve my flexibility and quick reactions for sudden and difficult situations and the ability of mastering my own bike”. He added that he started this sport one year ago and now can handle many difficult techniques, such as the bunny-hop, jump and whip.
When he established the club, Florent Poilane desires to bequeath his passion for mountain biking to young people in Vietnam, helping them feel confident to overcome challenges and discover themselves. To further promote the development of this sport, he plans to build a place on Dinh Mountain in Vung Tau for training and organising contests in the future.
 Florent Poilane instructs a young cyclist on techniques of mountain biking. Photo: Thong Hai/VNP  Da Lake in Thu Duc and Den Hung Park in District 9 are two usual practicing areas of Florent Poilane and youngsters. Photo: Thong Hai/VNP  Florent Poilane instructs practitioners in taking care and maintenance of bikes. Photo: Thong Hai/VNP  LAssembling and examining components before practicing. Photo: Thong Hai/VNP  Exchange during practice. Photo: Thong Hai/VNP  Florent Poilane enthusiastically instructs a youngster. Photo: Thong Hai/VNP |
Story: Son Nghia - Photos: Thong Hai
