Want to ride your bike in the biggest Mountain Biking area in the world? 2.0

[Duane_Bosch]

What Tony said.

Edited July 22, 2017 by Duane_Bosch

[capediver]

Great advice...don't get hung up trying to ride as many trails as possible...IMO, you need to spend time riding the same trails over and over so you can get the most out of them so planning a short trip is critical to know you won't see a huge part of the PDS but you will definitely enjoy whatever trail you ride! 

Edit...sample fun from Chatel....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nhx8aizVLDs&feature=youtu.be

[Robbow]

Just got back from 2 weeks in the Alps

 

Week 1 the Mega at Alp D'Huez...crazy race, crazy riders, but what an experience

 

Week 2 was BSM for a day

PDS for 3 days

and Verbier for a day

 

All really good in different ways.

 

None of the 3 of us had ridden in the Alps before, all I can say is do it. Rent a camper, and hit the road. If you are changing locations drive in the evenings, lifts close at 5 and it gets dark at 10...plenty of time to move around.

 

Pretty much already talking about the next trip....this stuff is super addictive.

[capediver]

Just got back from 2 weeks in the Alps

 

Week 1 the Mega at Alp D'Huez...crazy race, crazy riders, but what an experience

 

Week 2 was BSM for a day

PDS for 3 days

and Verbier for a day

 

All really good in different ways.

 

None of the 3 of us had ridden in the Alps before, all I can say is do it. Rent a camper, and hit the road. If you are changing locations drive in the evenings, lifts close at 5 and it gets dark at 10...plenty of time to move around.

 

Pretty much already talking about the next trip....this stuff is super addictive.

Joh, next year....Mega...box...tick.....Mr Bosch...u in?

[Duane_Bosch]

Nope. I want to have fun. Racing ain't fun. But I'll meet you in Morz afterwards.

[NicoBoshoff]

Nope. I want to have fun. Racing Falling on your face because the 30 other guys vying for the same line rode over you ain't fun. But I'll meet you in Morz afterwards.

Fixed it.

[capediver]

Fixed it.

Hahaha, u guys.....I need a "carnage" video to add to my collection.....unless you will oblige by going down Super Morzine under the lift?

[Duane_Bosch]

Fixed it.

Yeah. I want to hook my bike to the lift and bang out as many runs as possible in a day. Then when the lifts close for the day I want to have a multibeers at a pub and soak up the day. Then roll back down into town. All those okes that say sh@t like "I don't like bike parky tracks bruu" have never been to a bike park. Bike parks are the bomb.

 

If I ever go to heaven it's going to be a bikepark. With a warm water funneling sand bottom left hander next door.

 

But sadly I'm going to hell so it will be. 9 hour flight from Nigeria followed by 6 hours in transit. Followed by another long haul flight. And repeat to eternity.

Edited July 26, 2017 by Duane_Bosch

[Duane_Bosch]

That was a good day. Les Gets 2014

Edited July 26, 2017 by Duane_Bosch

[NicoBoshoff]

Yeah. I want to hook my bike to the lift and bang out as many runs as possible in a day. Then when the lifts close for the day I want to have a multibeers at a pub and soak up the day then send it off a pavement onto my face. Then roll back down into town. All those okes that say sh@t like "I don't like bike parky tracks bruu" have never been to a bike park. Bike parks are the bomb.

 

If I ever go to heaven it's going to be a bikepark. With a warm water funneling sand bottom left hander next door.

 

But sadly I'm going to hell so it will be. 9 hour flight from Nigeria followed by 6 hours in transit. Followed by another long haul flight. And repeat to eternity.

Keep fixing your posts man...

[Duane_Bosch]

Keep fixing your posts man...

Haha. So THAAAAAAT's what cracked that Reign's swingarm.

[Duane_Bosch]

Paging Tony.

 

Are we booking for 2018? Free accommodation lined up in Morz or Chamonix... My credit card finger is itching. 

Edited August 7, 2017 by Duane_Bosch

[Duane_Bosch]

Geneva ticket booked. Now to source the funds for lift pass, beer, airport shuttle, beer, insurance, beer, accommodation and baguettes.

 

Edit. Cancel that silly little accommodation cost. I've organized free accommodation.

[Duane_Bosch]

Dates are 18-31 July.

 

Anyone keen on doing something Actually Epic rather than THE epic? There's a shared house that's going to be booked. Most likely self catered with a capacity of 10. There is scope for a second house depending on numbers. PM me and I'll get you on to the guys who's organizing. It's not me this year. Too much of a ball ache.

 

Riding in the Alps is TRULY amazing and if you have any interest is an amazing trip this should be the first one you do.

Edited August 10, 2017 by Duane_Bosch

[captain morgan]

So arrived in Châtel today ... got camper parked at lovely camping spot , wife comfortable . Then hit the trails / bike park at Châtel at 12 till 4.30 . Bust my deraileur on last run ... luckily Boer maak n plan , so sorted again for tomorrow .

Rained quite hard late afternoon so trails will be challenging.

Happy days..

[capediver]

Paging Tony.

 

Are we booking for 2018? Free accommodation lined up in Morz or Chamonix... My credit card finger is itching. 

In like Flynn......