We all know that Morzine is one of the most beautiful and challenging areas to ride downhill and single track bike paths. There is no doubt about it that Morzine is a world known area. I’m sure that most of us don’t know much about Morzine besides of it being a spectacular arena for vacations. In order to enrich our knowledge about Morzine, I’ve brought together some historical facts that you might be interested in.

Morzine is located in the French Alps, half way between Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc. In past years, Morzine used to be a farming and slate mining village. Morzine’s recorded history begins in the year 1090, when monks came and took control of the area. After 500 years, Morzine achieves it’s independence from the monks. By the 19^th century, thanks to the large slate reserve found in the area, Morzine became a mining center. By the middle of the 19^th century, a road that allows access to Morzine is completed. The amazing potential of skiing and biking in Morzine came into use by the beginning of the 20^th century. In 1910 the first ski club opened in Morzine and in 1920 the first hotel opened. Over the years since, Morzine has developed into a touring and sporting center. Major sports events took place in Morzine. Although

Morzine has come a long way from being a small farming and mining village, it still has the same magic and a soft, gentle pace of life. It’s rare to find a place such as Morzine, which contains a magical blend of old and new. Any tourist and biker can find a special side of Morzine to connect to, whether it is the challenging downhill trails or the picturesque single track trails.

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In our last post we wrote all about mountain bike pedals. There is another tip you should take into account before embarking on your biking vacation to Morzine. It is known that not only the pedals are an important component of the bike. The shoe that the biker wears has a lot to do with the experience, enjoyment and affectivity of the bike ride.

What makes a riding shoe unique?

A riding shoe has to keep the rider’s foot comfortable and not swelling for hours of intense activity. Originally mountain bike shoe were made of hard leather soles with a metal or a plastic plate nailed to it in order to connect to connect to the pedals and allow the biker a better grip of the pedals. Since the clipless pedals became more popular, riding shoes advanced accordingly. Today there is a wide variety of kinds of biking shoes available in the biking market.

Here are some features of biking shoes, which allow the biker a safe, efficient and fun biking experience:

1. Sole – it is important to look for a smooth, tough and inflexible sole in order to allow an efficient connection to the pedal and make the most energy effective cycle of the crank.
2. The sole should be slightly curved at the ball of the foot in order to transfer force to the toe when cycling.
3. Velcro straps are better for use in biking shoes, instead of laces. The Velcro allows more flexibility in use.
4. Shoes that unhook easily.

I advise any biker to ride regularly with biking shoes. There are both healthier and safer for the rider’s foot than regular shoes. If you do not own a pair, a vacation in Morzine is a wonderful chance to purchase one in one of the many bike stores. If you are not interested in purchasing a pair, you can rent one to enjoy on your vacation.

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