sandwich en-US Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:56:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://singletrackworld.com/forum/search.php http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-place-to-ride-in-french-alps#post-2146467 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 22:41:53 +0000 jhw 2146467@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Don't underestimate Morzine, it's class! The riding there has a unique atmosphere, though the hills aren't as big as other places. You do need to dig around a bit though and not just show up on the day if you want to hit the best stuff. Get an IGN map. The ridemorzine website is a great source of ride ideas and also make contact with Torico Morzine. The greatest ridge descent I've ever done is near Champery but I think it's cheeky and brutal (but rideable, and fun) in the wet. Ridemorzine has details. I get the sense that I missed a lot of the best stuff there. It's frustrating but people are cagey about publicising the good stuff and that's understandable. Torico do regular social rides from their shop I think. </p> <p>Chamonix good if you like rocky stuff. </p> <p>Vanoise National Park looks amazing, but mtbing is banned. Does anyone know if this is enforced?:</p> <p><img src="http://www.courir74.com/divers/serge/vanoisej3/20.JPG"><br /> <img src="http://www.courir74.com/divers/serge/vanoisej3/31.JPG"><br /> <img src="http://www.courir74.com/divers/serge/vanoisej3/35.JPG"><br /> <img src="http://www.courir74.com/divers/serge/vanoisej3/65.JPG"></p> <p>(source: <a href="http://serge.courseapied.net/billet.php?idbillet=4958)" rel="nofollow">http://serge.courseapied.net/billet.php?idbillet=4958)</a> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-place-to-ride-in-french-alps#post-2146425 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 22:28:56 +0000 GEDA 2146425@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Morzine is great but you need to do some leg work/research to find the best trails. I was a bit disappointed with the fairground like DH trails. They are great fun but do not have much "Alps" about it, just big long tracks. Off the beaten track there are some great trails. It is just not very easy to find them, for example there does not seem to be many GPS routes logged. There are some great trails in the VPO (I think thats what its called) Portes du Soliel guide book if you can get past the bad English. I am a reluctant to tell you you great trails we found as one of the reasons they where good it that not many people had biked on them!</p> <p>I think that there are trails in say the Lakes give any trail I went on in the Alps a good run for the money so thats where I am going this year. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-place-to-ride-in-french-alps#post-2146282 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 21:42:17 +0000 Munqe-chick 2146282@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Trimix,the lifts open officially the weekend of passportes which is the last weekend in June. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-place-to-ride-in-french-alps#post-2146025 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 20:35:43 +0000 juiced 2146025@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I enjoyed my stay with Trail Addiction. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-place-to-ride-in-french-alps#post-2145979 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 20:26:19 +0000 swisstonyswiss 2145979@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>+ 1 for Les Arcs / Bourg St Maurice</p> <p>Bike Village in Landry near Bourg very good, and Sam (the owner) certainly knows some top routes!!!</p> <p>No, my name is not Sam <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_wink.gif" title=";-)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-place-to-ride-in-french-alps#post-2145723 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 19:26:20 +0000 juan 2145723@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>White room or Riviera over Morzine any day but I am 40+ </blockquote><br /> Over 40 and in need of a strong pair of glasses <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_wink.gif" title=";)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> the OP said "french alps", and as much as I like adi, he's riding in italy. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-place-to-ride-in-french-alps#post-2145682 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 19:15:28 +0000 cynic-al 2145682@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>White room or Riviera over Morzine any day but I am 40+ </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-place-to-ride-in-french-alps#post-2145670 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 19:11:30 +0000 NickyB is going downhill 2145670@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Hi Giddy Rob, </p> <p>I've only been to Les Gits and Whorescene in France and can testify thats its pretty DH focussed though you will still have a great time. From what I have heard the other resorts in the France may have more to offer you? Places like Les Deux Alpes and Chamonix and some that spring to mind. Does it have to be France? There are loads of other places in Europe to ride? Dolomites? Slovenia? There are choices galore! You will probably get quieter more natural terrain and the holiday cost may be cheaper as they are less popular? </p> <p>If your really keen look at getting hold of this book for some inspiration, the Author is Rowan Sorrell who may be an ex World Cup DH'er but he knows what people like to ride and doesnt miss out on any of the other important details (like prices, best type of bike to take, getting there etc) it could be a worthwhile investment?</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mountain-Biking-Europe-Footprint-Activity/dp/190609831X">Rowans bookie wookie</a> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-place-to-ride-in-french-alps#post-2145655 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 19:06:21 +0000 juan 2145655@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>sospel... However you'll have pedal <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_twisted.gif" title=":twisted:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-place-to-ride-in-french-alps#post-2145652 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 19:05:45 +0000 allthepies 2145652@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Usually first week in July although some resorts may vary and in the first week everything might not be open. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-place-to-ride-in-french-alps#post-2145632 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 18:59:58 +0000 Trimix 2145632@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>What dates do the lifts open up ? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-place-to-ride-in-french-alps#post-2145623 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 18:50:01 +0000 JonEdwards 2145623@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>In the Alps Les Arc/TrailAddiction is fantastic, but don't forget about the Pyrenees too - AQuickRelease have some great stuff going on! </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-place-to-ride-in-french-alps#post-2144917 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 13:55:39 +0000 emma82 2144917@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>We went to morzine for a week this year and rode at les gets bike park on the dh runs for two days then did a cross country loop one of the other days. There is lots around morzine and I think anywhere round there will be stunning cos the alps are just so beautiful. As said above its all well sign posted and if you go mid season I bet it will be busy all over so there will be people to point the way. We went the week before everything opened really although the big lifts were going and it was already very busy on the dh runs. We did a few walks on the other days and the trails we walked would be fun on a bike too which was around le praz de lys. Enjoy-I cannot wait to go back. Wish we'd stayed longer but we wanted to spend the second week dossing around the wino regions eating cheese!!! Very mucho fun <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-place-to-ride-in-french-alps#post-2144907 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 13:49:02 +0000 nodrog2 2144907@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Only been to Les Gets, Morzine and Les Arcs but Les Arcs is by far the best if you want steep and rocky and not a lot of DH runs. A guide is needed to get the best out of the area though. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-place-to-ride-in-french-alps#post-2144875 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 13:23:44 +0000 mastiles_fanylion 2144875@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>And go early season - the braking bumps get evermore silly as the season progresses. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-place-to-ride-in-french-alps#post-2144872 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 13:21:24 +0000 steveh 2144872@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Les arcs for me but you really need a guide to get the best of the area. trailaddiction are the best people, they've been doing these kind of holidays longer than anyone else in the area. accomodation, food etc is great. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-place-to-ride-in-french-alps#post-2144864 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 13:14:30 +0000 allthepies 2144864@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Les Arcs area, holds up better than Morzine if you get rain IMO + not full of power rangers <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_wink.gif" title=";)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-place-to-ride-in-french-alps#post-2144859 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 13:10:16 +0000 Munqe-chick 2144859@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I love Morzine but I haven't been anywhere else and if you don't want purely DH runs then I would consider somewhere else, however there are some good XCountry runs locally too which are well signposted. I would say if you go to Morzine/PdS region don't bother going with an orgnised company it is so easy to find your way around and there are so many hotels/chalets available to rent. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-place-to-ride-in-french-alps#post-2144692 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 11:34:19 +0000 smogmonster 2144692@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Sainte Foy with The White Room is sensational. I went last year and have rebooked this year...the riding up there is simply spectacular. Ive also been that way with Trailaddiction and they were good as well. You cant go wrong with either. Tons of singletrack, both the fast flowing type and the super technical rocky type as well. Nothing ive ridden in the UK comes close. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-place-to-ride-in-french-alps#post-2144622 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 10:46:11 +0000 andy7t2 2144622@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>we did the 3 valleys last year there was limited lifts on some days but some great riding mainly natural stuff and you'll need a guide to get you to the best stuff went with a company called pleisure who did free a free guide </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-place-to-ride-in-french-alps#post-2144615 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 10:43:20 +0000 ahwiles 2144615@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>anywhere with a chairlift that runs in summer will be ace.</p> <p>la clusaz / bourg st maurice / serre chevalier / verbier are all good alternatives to the Portes-du-soleil braking-bumps and 'VTT interdit' signs.</p> <p>there are many, many, many more. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-place-to-ride-in-french-alps#post-2144592 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 10:29:19 +0000 Onzadog 2144592@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>To echo the comment above, I've done a fair old bit in the pds over the years. I would say that the morzine les gets side is better than chatel for lift assisted trail riding. However, each year, each village tries to regain the "most extreme" crown so the whole area seems to-be getting a more dh focus. The other thing I've notices is that when it rains in the UK, our man-made stuff is still ridable, not really the case in the pds though as everything seems to be carved out of clay. Bumped into some guys last year who did a tour and chatel was the area they were least impressed with.<br /> Personally, I'll be looking for somewhere other than pds this year but in true stw style, someone will be along to tell me I'm wrong and it's the best place ever.</p> <p>I'll be watching this thread with interest though as I'm keen to hear of alternatives. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-place-to-ride-in-french-alps#post-2144560 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 10:16:52 +0000 Nonsense 2144560@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I'm sure loads of people will say Morzine. It was good when I went but a little too heavy on full downhill type runs. Anyone been to Sainte Foy? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-place-to-ride-in-french-alps#post-2144544 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 10:06:43 +0000 giddyrob 2144544@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Hey,</p> <p>where is the best place to ride in the alps for a weeks holiday? Skill level of black runs at trial centers around the uk.</p> <p>Don't want full on down hill, but some steep rocky descents are always good <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> <p>Cheers</p> <p>Rob </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/everyone-loves-a-rescue-puppy-thread#post-1511370 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 23:05:53 +0000 petrieboy 1511370@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>feedings well sorted - put his bowl down and he just lies down looking at it &#39;till you tell him to eat and i can put my hand in his bowl too. the toddler hands over treats too and he takes them gently. poor mutt takes a lot of abuse from the toddler as it happens!! </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/everyone-loves-a-rescue-puppy-thread#post-1511347 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 22:46:14 +0000 toppers3933 1511347@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>we found that hand feeding our puppy stopped her getting protective of her food. she came to know that it was ok to leave it as we werent going to eat it. also, try to make sure he sees you eat first and then he gets his. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/everyone-loves-a-rescue-puppy-thread#post-1511292 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 22:12:03 +0000 emma82 1511292@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Awww, very cute <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/everyone-loves-a-rescue-puppy-thread#post-1511283 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 22:08:14 +0000 petrieboy 1511283@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Quick update - bigger. much bigger!<br /> <img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i164/petrieboy/VillageFete2010065.jpg"><br /> <img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i164/petrieboy/VillageFete2010085.jpg"><br /> <img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i164/petrieboy/VillageFete2010066.jpg"> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/everyone-loves-a-rescue-puppy-thread#post-1315147 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:36:46 +0000 Del 1315147@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>lovely looking dog. good luck with him. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/everyone-loves-a-rescue-puppy-thread#post-1315038 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:08:28 +0000 anagallis_arvensis 1315038@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>whilst halti collars do work, he&#39;s young enough to learn how to walk on a lead well with a normal one. As I have learnt puppies take a hell of a lot of work but if you put the time in early on it pays you back later. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/everyone-loves-a-rescue-puppy-thread#post-1314705 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 08:34:21 +0000 theginjaninja 1314705@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Cool dog(s). Would love to get one but spend 12 hours out of the house at work each day. </p> <p>One day. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/everyone-loves-a-rescue-puppy-thread#post-1314646 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 08:18:15 +0000 trailofdestruction 1314646@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>So that&#39;s the bike security sorted then. He is going to be a big boy <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_eek.gif" title="8O" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> <p>Lots of good advice given above, but would advise going to puppy classes as soon as he is old enough as well. It&#39;s good to get the opinion of a trainer who see lots of dogs on a regular basis, as they can see things that you sometimes miss and give good advice on how to sort them out.</p> <p>Also, as he&#39;s going to be a strong dog as he gets bigger, <a href="http://www.companyofanimals.co.uk/products/training/stop-pulling/halti-headcollar">Halti collars</a> really work. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/everyone-loves-a-rescue-puppy-thread#post-1314583 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 08:01:29 +0000 anagallis_arvensis 1314583@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>you think the decking could do with a paint then, you should see it now!! </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/everyone-loves-a-rescue-puppy-thread#post-1314578 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 07:59:17 +0000 lookmanohands 1314578@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>the decking could do with a paint and put the black and decker workmate away <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> <p>nice dog! </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/everyone-loves-a-rescue-puppy-thread#post-1314569 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 07:53:17 +0000 anagallis_arvensis 1314569@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I&#39;d be slightly worried, but not over so at his age, with the food guarding. Its not something I&#39;ve experienced before so have no real advise. My dog and all the ones I&#39;ve had in the past will sit and wait for their dinner and allow anything to be taken away. With a little kid about this could be a worry.</p> <p>otherwise, go to puppy classes, with our somewhat exuberant lurcher these were amongst the most knackering things I&#39;ve ever done, but were very useful for socialization and keeping u on the right track, the mrs found them very good as she&#39;s never had a dog before and doesn&#39;t believe much of what I say!</p> <p>then<br /> <img src="http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb221/anagallis_arvensis/puppy/P1010017.jpg"></p> <p>nowish<br /> <img src="http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb221/anagallis_arvensis/puppy/13.jpg"> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/everyone-loves-a-rescue-puppy-thread#post-1314494 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 07:13:29 +0000 ski 1314494@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>nice post petrieboy.</p> <p>How could anyone think of drowing a puppy?</p> <p>Sounds like he had a lucky escape and has now landed on his feet.</p> <p>Neighbours used to have Mastiffs, very loving and clever dogs. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/everyone-loves-a-rescue-puppy-thread#post-1314479 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 07:02:52 +0000 hora 1314479@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Get him to hang off a big stick then walk round the park with your elbows at right angles posteuring in front of everyone <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_wink.gif" title=";)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/everyone-loves-a-rescue-puppy-thread#post-1314150 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:48:45 +0000 Mrs Toast 1314150@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>Sounds like he eventually landed on his feet.</blockquote></p> <p>It&#39;d be hard for him not to, look at the size of them! </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/everyone-loves-a-rescue-puppy-thread#post-1314141 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:46:29 +0000 Woody 1314141@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>He is going to be one big handsome mutt.</p> <p>Echo all that&#39;s been said above re firm/fair/pack leader. He&#39;ll be a handful but looks intelligent (if that&#39;s possible to tell from a pic?) and should be great fun. </p> <p>Well done on giving him a home <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/everyone-loves-a-rescue-puppy-thread#post-1314097 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:31:41 +0000 69er 1314097@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I wouldn&#39;t advise running him until he&#39;s developed. Best ask your vet when going for jabs about his breeding and suitability to run with the bike. </p> <p>I&#39;d say most breeds aren&#39;t that suitable. My lurcher was ok for a few years, ss only. Now he&#39;s slowing down a bit I&#39;m careful not to overdo it. However, all dogs need to work. Bodies and minds. Some more than others. And being pets, their physical work is walking.</p> <p>But as he develops you must make sure he gets out regularly. An exercised dog is a calm dog = great state of mind to be in around kids. An hour a day is a general rule of thumb. My two would quite happily quadruple that, given the chance! </p>