Hi All
just back from a summer in europe which included 10days riding in the Alps.
I had never been before, only ever ridden in the UK.
Wanted to first of all recommend the Alps Bike Book that was in fresh goods friday a whiel ago, it was amazing. Without it I wasnt really sure where to head.
I rode loads of fun places, it was all during the last week of July, everywhere was super quiet.
The book helped work out what places sounded like fun on a normal trail bike. It had advice on the best runs and off piste options away from bike parks which was the most fun.
If anyone has done it the massive run from le Saises to Albertville was awesome.
My advice for anyone who hasn’t been before and didnt want to use a guiding company …..
One day at most places was enough to get a feel for them, we travelled around in our campervan so that was easy.
Normal trail bike is fine, didnt feel the need for body armour at all, maybe i’m not gnar enough!
Took probably too many spares, although I was suprised at the lack of quality bike shops, and when my Pro2 cracked with 2 days to go I couldnt get hold of a 15mm front 26″ wheel so had to hire for the last 2 days, everywhere is 20mm!