Florian Pouchès – Expert MTB Instructor

Professional coaching to improve your MTB skills

Florian Pouchès is a certified MTB instructor and enthusiast, specializing in supporting riders of all levels. With over 16 years of experience in teaching and competition, Florian uses his expertise to help participants master riding techniques, build confidence, and enhance their performance on all types of terrain.

His specialties:

• Technical riding: Cornering, braking, jumps, and obstacle management.
• Enduro and downhill: Techniques for safely navigating rough terrain.
• Bikepacking and touring: Preparation and management for long rides.

Why choose Florian?

• Adapted teaching: Personalized approach for each participant.
• Field experience: In-depth knowledge of local trails and conditions.
• Contagious passion: Motivating and supportive coaching.

Join his courses and progress with an expert!

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced rider, Florian will guide you to push your limits and enjoy biking even more.

Qualifications and Certifications – Recognized Expertise

Florian Pouchès holds the BEESAC (State Certificate for Sports Educator in Cycling Activities), obtained at CREPS Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, as well as a certification in motorcycling from CREPS Saint-Raphaël.

Professional Card: No. 06610ED0141

Professional liability insurance: No. 113 903 072, underwritten by SNMCF with MMA IARD Saga Insurance (BP 27, 35 Bd Émile Zola, 69921 Oullins).

Sports Achievements – Performances and Competitions

After a career in MTB cross-country for his motorbike training (8 seasons in enduro motorbiking from 1990 to 2000), Florian Pouchès discovered a new way of riding, focusing on handling. He has participated in numerous competitions, including:

• Quadruple Aveyronnais 1998: 53rd overall / 450 participants (4-day race).
• XC MTB Feugarolle 1997: 3rd overall / 100 participants.
• Enduro Motorcycle League Midi-Pyrénées-Aquitaine 1998: 48th overall (8 races).
• Aveyronnaise Classic 2003: 89th overall / 462 participants (3-day race).
• Shark X Trem 2004: 34th overall / 140 participants (2-day race).
• DH MTB Font Romeu: 1st Master 30, 18th overall / 100 participants.
• Raid du Pic Saint-Loup: In a duo with Christophe Delsocoro (team from the Commando Training Center of Collioure).
• Tribe 10000 2005: 32nd overall / 150 participants.
• Mountain of Hell 2006: 52nd overall / 450 participants.
• Maxiavalanche Andorra 2007: 45th overall / 420 participants.
• Biivouac 2015: 18th overall (3-day enduro race in a duo with Yoan Feibruger).
• Maxiavalanche Andorra 2015: 70th overall, 6th Master 40 in Eurocup.
• Biivouac 2017 Luberon: 3rd overall (3-day enduro race with Benjamin Aubouin).
• Biivouac 2018 Queyras: 3rd in the +80 years combined category with Franck Jaussaud.

Sports Coaching – Training and Experience

• Instructor at CREPS Montpellier in dietetics for the core curriculum of the State Certificate for Sports Educator.
• Preparation camp for the TRJV Rhône-Alpes team in Les Gets.
• Coaching sessions for MCF at the Pass'Porte du Soleil exhibition.
• MTB enduro riding courses for BikeHorizon.
• Motorcycle riding courses at the FFM school in Saint-Ferréol and Millas.
• MTB raid guide for UCPA Verdon.
• Creation of MTB trips for BikeHorizon: Endur'Oriental, Dalienduro, Conflent Attack, Ride in Valmy, DH Trip Néoulous, Enduro Trip Vallespir, All Mountain in Minorca, Enduro Trip La Palma, Xtrem-E-bike.
• Route designer for the Biivouac Pyrénées Orientales 2016.
• Creation of the Argelès-Cadaqués Xtrem E-bike route with Pédales et Tétines des Albères.