Backcountry, border hopping, shuttling mission in old world Italy.

Molini is my second home base, and one of my all time favourite places in the entire world to ride, eat & soak up that old world charm you don’t seem to find in too many places anymore. Shhhhh, we’d like to keep it that way ;) Yep, that’s a pretty bold statement, but trust me on this one. We’re joining forces with Ady & Jo from Riviera-Bikes for a week of insane shredding, eating copious amounts of Tiramisu (did I mention the Tiramisu yet?), washed down with the vino of course & descending more meters than your hands & body can hang on for! We will squeeze in some yoga & stretching amongst all the riding on certain days or just head to the bar instead for an aperol spritz or two while soaking up the slow paced local culture with the loc dogs. Warning: We’ll be descending A LOT, and eating A LOT, so we cannot take any responsibility if you leave this trip with slightly tighter pants & really weary arms. Sorry - not sorry ;)

Level: Intermediate to advanced. Good level of fitness required for a BIG old week of riding, descending & border hopping. Again, we don’t really care about QOM’s to the top of the hill, it’s all about the descending with good times all the time. Bring your kneepads & if you have a half shell & a full face bring both if you can.

Dates: 2022 dates TBC.

Limited to 6 guests with myself & Ady being your hosts & guides.

Price: 1550 euros

This trip is a mixed group. Men, women, whatever - all welcome!

Included:

Airport transfers to and from Nice airport to your old worldly hotel in Molini di Triora with plenty of time for some aperitivo. (Pick up in Nice on arrival day will be 12:00 & drop off on departure day will be 12:00. Happy to make exceptions within reason).

6 days of mountain bike guiding on all the best & secret trails with experienced local guides & more shuttling than you can shake a stick at.

An overnight adventure in a backcountry mountain rifugio in the heart of the Val Tannaro (Nava) mountains with baggage transfer.

Accommodation with breakfast for 7 days, hearty evening meals & wine for 6 nights.

Riding ridge lines down into Badalucco for Pizza night & aperol spritzes.

Exploring the Val Nervia on the border of France with such different Mediterranean terrain & a via ferrata style access to get to the trails, never mind one of the biggest drops in one trail - 1900m vertical. Holy arm pump!

Freeride Friday in Molini with over 20 shuttle trails to choose from, riding until our arms & legs can’t take it anymore - of course followed by more aperitif’s & delicious food - have I mentioned the tiramisu yet?

1 x Buffalo Bicycle (148US$) for the World Bicycle Relief charity - so you’re doing something really great without having to do anything.

Trail shredding pics from Sven Martin.

Banter & good laughs guaranteed.

Tired body & bike most likely.

Apres riding stretching & yoga at the local bar.