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Trail Tales Presents “Shaped by the Land” When Caring for Trails Means Building the Future

release by Orbea

February 12, 2026 - Some places don’t ask to be changed; they ask to be understood. Damien Oton and Orbea show how caring for trails can bring new life to a territory.

Giving back to the land… an initiative that goes far beyond a mountain bike race. ©

In the Eastern Pyrenees, where the mountains set the rhythm of life and the paths speak of past generations, the landscape is not just a backdrop, it is a protagonist. Here, among small villages and memory-filled trails, Damien Oton has found more than a place to live: he has found a purpose.

After years competing at the highest level, Damien Oton decided to give back to his land everything it had given him. ©

After years competing at the highest level, Damien decided to give back to his land everything it had given him. This is how La Garoutade was born: an initiative that goes far beyond a mountain bike race. Every participant contributes directly to the maintenance of local trails, funding the ongoing work of a local trail builder who cares for the network year-round.

Shaped by the Land is a story about roots, community and legacy. ©

In this context, the bike is the means to an end. A tool capable of reactivating what already exists without losing identity, of creating opportunities without leaving anything behind. The episode also highlights Damien’s work with the local cycling school, where young riders learn respect, teamwork and a love for nature. For them, cycling is not just leisure, it’s a way of understanding their environment and their future.

The land as a guide
Trail Tales: Shaped by the Land is a story about roots, community and legacy. A tribute to those who believe that caring for trails is also a way to move forward. Because when the land guides the way, mountain biking becomes a real tool for transformation.

Orbea’s Rise eMTB is the choice bike to explore this territory because it fits in naturally with lightness, balance and assistance that supports without imposing. ©
Orbea’s RS philosophy delivers controlled, precise power, designed to expand the experience and connect trails without losing the feel of authentic pedalling. ©

Rise as part of the landscape
To explore this territory, the choice of bike is no coincidence. Rise fits in naturally because it shares the same philosophy that defines this story: lightness, balance and assistance that supports without imposing. Its RS philosophy delivers controlled, precise power, designed to expand the experience and connect trails without losing the feel of authentic pedalling, natural sensations or respect for the environment.

This story reinforces Orbea’s vision and its commitment to adventure, trail building, nature and sustainability. ©

Orbea’s commitment to trails
This story reinforces Orbea’s vision and its commitment to adventure, trail building, nature and sustainability. This philosophy is brought to life through the Trail Tales project, giving visibility to stories and initiatives like Damien’s, and strengthening the brand’s long-standing commitment to this kind of initiative.

The new episode is now available as part of the Trail Tales series – watch it below.

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