Fab Talybont-on-Usk

Sometimes there is something special about a place that you can’t describe … but you you can feel. Well this happened to us when we visited for the first time Talybont-on-Usk this spring and the beautiful rides around that amazing village… I then decided to ride again the Gap in August 2018 and I started knowing better the local trails and the amazing locals. Then, again, in November I decided…

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Sangiovese Ride in Progress…

On the third weekend of September 2017 we were again in Marche for the Sangiovese Rides. Few fab riders from the UK enjoying the local rides and wines. We rode in the San Bartolo Natural Reserve area on Friday and Monday with Saturday along the Conca Valley and Sunday on the incredible Monte Carpegna. The beauty and variety of rides are worth several other visits.

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A MTB Tribe between Gradara & San Bortolo

Between Friday the 21st and Sunday the 23rd of April I was in Gabicce Mare and in the San Bartolo Area – Marche – Italy. I had a great time with the local riders and Alessandro, the owner of the outstanding Bike Hotel Marinella were I want to lead some riders In September.

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January Freeride on the snow of the Dolomites

Sunday the 15th of Jan I organised a freeride present to two of my best friends. Aldo and Nicola. We had two long downhill rides with a nice group of new friends. I have to give credit to Claudio and Sandro not only for the pictures and the leading support in that labyrinth of footpaths but also for their beautiful way of being. I hope we can have other rides…

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Bike Maintenance Strip and Build Course in Whinlatter

Saturday and Sunday 24-25 of September I was in Whinlatter to attend a Bike Maintenance Strip and Build Course with Nick as an Instructor and few new friends. I was keen to attend this course because I feel mechanics is one of my weak points as a mountain bike guide and I want to be be confident in carrying out all possible trail side repairs to make the most of our…

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