Paragliding in Lugano

"Glide into the wonderful fourth dimension - to forget about the fifth gear of your car. Seen from above, it looks so far away, even farther than the clouds on the horizon."

...Just bear in mind these simple and fascinating words...and you'll begin to understand the pureness and the incredible charm of flying...

Yes folks, Paragliding can make human's biggest dream come true !!!

These incredible flying tool is actually the simplest and the lightest existing on Earth...a sort of "Parachute's cousin" but much more enjoyable and affordable! In fact, you don't need to attend a "12 months course" or a "intensive back-breaking traning session" to float in the air...just ask for an instructor, fix the "launch", bring your camera and your favourite music with you and GO !

What are you waiting for?...no best place than Lugano to start,right?

On "Asbest Lugano" Website you can find more infos and contacts:

http://www.asbest.ch

...and stop keepin' dreaming...

By: Sara Borghi & Charlotte Mailland

Mountain Bike in Monte Bré

An amazing experience in Lugano is Mountain bike in Monte Bré.

This Mount, overlooking this wonderful area can be accessed by the traditional funicular, and then you can have fun, getting down with a mountain bike.

You can choose between 2 options: the easiest one is to go down to Brè village and then follow the normal route till Lugano suburb "Cassarate" ,or, second choice, but harder, take the mountain bike path to Alpe Bolla,come down to Cureggia and finally reach Pregassona, really close to Lugano.
If you are interested in it, many itineraries exist all around the area. So many routes that the 2003 Mountain Bike World Championships were held in Lugano
Also, if you prefer to be accompanied by qualified staff, you can contact the team of Sport&Turismo (+41 (0)91 924 96 53), which organizes different excursions for the beginner to the expert biker.
You can rent Mountain bikes in SFR Railway Station of Lugano, in Blamelli Sport (via Pioda 12), located in the town centre, or either at the funicular of Monte Bré.

More information on :

http://www.ticino.ch/15/common_details.jsp?id=79945

http://www.montebre.ch/it/servizi1.html

By : Charlotte Mailland & Sara Borghi

Climbing For Beginners

Climbing in Ticino has a really long tradition, which goes back over 20 years ago.

This is for sure of the reasons which pushed The USI Sport to organise a 4 lesson-course for every strong-arm student who is interested in approaching this "vertical" activity .

The course is supervised by Giovanni Galli, who is also an expert alpine guide...so keep calm guys...he's like a spider, I'm sure he will take you down even if you are stuck on the roof !!

The boulder room is located just between the 2 soccer fields in Cornaredo (via Trevano 100), and it's made by boards equipped with specific grips to help climbers getting higher and higher. And most important thing...on the floor there are lots of really soft "crash pads"...just in case you'll fall down !

All the equipment is provided by the trainers (shoes, ropes, harness, crabs and so on...) so just go there, breath deeply and focus on the wall !

...Only be sure that all the knots are tight enough to your body before starting...It's up to you!

If you want to experience the "real" adrenaline of climbing, once a month indoors and outdoors excursions are organized in all Ticino's region...We strongly suggest you to go...and challenge yourself with real rock faces !

If you need more infos...just check this out:

http://www.sport.unisi.ch/pag/a_arrampicata.htm

By: Sara Borghi, Charlotte Mailland

Lugano Skateboard Mania

...If you feel like you're crazy enough or if you get bored of the usual sport activities, here we have the solution for You ! ...At only 10 minutes walking (5 skateboarding...) from USI , in the beautiful environment of the Cinestar parking, a group of Swiss guys in the '80s built their own paradise ! Skatepark Lugano is part of "Centro sportivo Cornaredo" (Via Trevano) and thanks to its free access, it allows lots of young people to go there and create their tricks.
Don't think you are too old to try ! The skatepark staff is keen to help everyone to approach this discipline. You can try by yourself or in a group, and they can also provide you some equipment if you lack of it.
...Otherwise...if your not confortable enough with this "thrilling" activity, don't worry,there's also place for you: in the bar just in the middle of the Park Happy Hours & Parties are organized every week on Thursday from 18.30pm with good music and drinks !

Learn more on : http://www.skatelugano.ch/

By: Sara Borghi, Charlotte Mailland