Everything is ready for the tour, only the bike is acting up? A quick trip to the mechanic is not always an option, as they are already working to capacity. The Destination Davos Klosters also knows that basic knowledge of bike repair, maintenance and set-up has already saved a tour or two. And the tourism experts are now spreading this know-how in the form of explanatory videos. Five Davos bike mechanics act as teachers to ensure that the whole thing comes across as competent. In the first clip, Ivan Fausch shows how to adjust the suspension correctly.

But wait a minute - aren't the mechs undermining their own business, namely getting their customers' bikes in shape for a fee? Carmen Wenger from Davos Tourism waves it off: "If the bikers can do small things themselves, the mechanics are still left with the more demanding repairs. Besides, there will still be enough bike owners who visit a bike store even for minor defects."

The fact that five different bike stores are taking part in the campaign shows that the workshop professionals have no problem sharing some of their expertise with their potential customers. They may also simply want to keep the overly simple jobs at bay or prevent queues of impatient bikers who want their brake pads changed quickly from forming.Ivan Fausch kicks things off by demonstrating how to adjust the suspension fork and shock to suit your own weight and riding style. As you only find out whether the shock setup is right on the trail anyway, it's worth knowing how to influence the behavior of the suspension. And, of course, pack the shock pump if you want to change the pressure.

The videos are published on the Facebook profile of the Davos mountain bike offers and on YouTube. After the shock set-up, which requires a bit of practice, the next step is to patch a flat tire, an absolutely elementary repair that anyone who ventures off-road on a mountain bike should be able to do. The tutorials will be published on a weekly basis on the Facebook profile of Davos Klosters Bike.