To Riva Del Garda Italy we go

With the weather taking a turn in Austria it was time to head off to Italy (only 4hrs drive) for some sunshine and some exploring of the Italian Dolomite back country lines.

WELCOME TO RIVA DEL GARDA.

Some of these Italian towns are untouched buy time.

After some last season knowledge and some know how of map and satellite imagery reading (thanks to my farther a geography specialist) it was off to the discover some trails.

Taking into account the vast system of interlocking trails and with a very strong shuttle service it is hard not to find some unreal trails, BUT WE WANTED MORE.

Sean dropping in on the start of the 601 trail.

And more we got. Climbing to around 2400 vertical we started chasing ridge lines away from the main lines.

Well the Italian Dolomites are pretty AMAZING.

Its certainly crazy to be standing and riding in some of the World War 1 front line trenches that carve them selfs all across the Dolomites. To this day you can still find the remenets of war in such beautiful place.

With some trails barely even trails it was all smiles and fist pumps. Something about riding barely visible trails high in alps is certainly a feeling of accomplishment, almost like your the first to discover this unreal unridden terrain. (but we all know we are not).

Few sections of what this place has to offer. 

Once heading back to main lines to make the decent work it was time for some Hike biking adventure to link up this epic decent. 

What you find off the main trails

Guys @ pro mount billet have the cock pit sorted for adventure.

With only spending 2 days and 1 day riding only one of the many mountains this place has to offer ill be sure to be heading back in the coming weeks. Sean took a massive hit on the first decent and it was all it took to call of this trip. With Sean heading back to the UK, I am heading back Germany to put into play the next chapter.

Once in Garda it is a must to head to the guys a Bike shuttle Torbole for all your biking needs. With it been a shuttle (thats not enduro) or advice on accommodation, trail maps or anything at all.

http://www.bikeshuttlestation.it

On the travel to Saalbach Hinterglem / Leogang / Austrian Alps

Since last season after discovering what Saalbach has to offer in the way of trail riding networks it was definitely first on the list to head back there and hang out with all the crew from last season and meet some fresh faces.
http://www.saalbach.com/en/

http://www.sporthagleitner.com

Europe certainly has its public transport in mind with it been so easy to head all over the EU.

With certain carriages set aside for bikes. Makes life easy with traveling with a bike.

With the valley connected so well with lifts its hard sometimes to get you climb on unless venturing out. With only a few lifts on at the moment it was a good time to climb for the decent on some fresh early ridden single track nessled out on the ridge lines and knife edges.

plenty of snow still laying around for playtime.

SOLID CREW IS ALWAYS A BONUS.

Its hard no to be trendy when you are hanging out with a solid crew overlooking the Austrian Alps on sunset. Now for the 30+ minute decending to get some food.

Quick run down a beginner trail in Saalbach.

TIME FOR THE NEXT ADVENTURE

Clips from Lake Garda.

Met up with a really rad crew in Lake Garda and shot a few clips with them on a bike tour on day. Was a blast to hang and ride with the group. Massive thanks to all for the best riding experiences from Lake Garda.

CHECK OUT LAKE GARDA RIDING HERE.

http://vimeo.com/105628186

http://vimeo.com/105629420

Chatel France to Germany To LAKE GARDA :)

Jumped on a train to Chatel- Frtance with some Austrian lads for a weeks worth of riding. definitely a rad place to be but i was bummed could only take one bike so the trail bike stayed at home and this was my downfall. so many valleys to explore. But had to just stick to the bike park setup.

Made it to Chatel

Chatel lines

Some random pics of some hikes and hangs in Germany before we head off again.

WHATS UP LAKE GARDA

Here we are hanging out in the Italian Alps at Lake Garda.
This place is a mountain bikers dream. Endless trails and scenery to help with the crazy amounts of climbing that has to be done for the well deserved epic single track trails taking you on some on fade and WW1 trails. This place is a must do for all riders.

There is a lot of Shuttle services in town so the dreeded climbing is only for those who choose.

This view is worth the climb