Get a guide. Be based in Torbole. Make Luca uplift man your friend. And speak to Michael cycle. He’s on Facebook.
Definitely do not try to self guide as you’ll probably miss all the best bits and there are places where you’re not allowed to ride.
Have the right bike and take full protection – don’t do what we did and turn up just with your knee pads and trail lid when you’ve actually got all the gear but couldn’t be bothered to pack it.
Be prepared to meet loads of nice people from lots of different countries, drink fantastic coffee and eat great cake and pizza every day.
Don’t let your bike out of your sight when you’re there – another Michael we met who goes there every year told us the pick-up trucks know that expensive bikes are just left lying and they literally have them away in seconds. TBF we didn’t see this but this guy seemed genuine and even made me move my bike at the uplift station to keep it closer and in sight at all times.
The bike goes in the trailer thing by the non drive side crank, so if you’ve got lovely brand new carbon cranks, be prepared for them to maybe get scratched.
Loads and loads of different kind of riding but the descents are massive. It was probably a bit too advanced for me when I first went but I learned a lot – will definitely be back there.
