The guide's notebook
What happens out on the trail, the lines we open, what we learn riding and fixing. Written by Christian, between two shuttle days.
41 articles published
MTB shuttles in the Valais: which area, and when to ride it
Lower Valais, central Valais, upper Valais, the Vaud Alps and northern Italy: what separates each shuttle area and the time of year each one works.
Georgia 2028: the enduro expedition that already turns heads
An enduro expedition in Georgia, one departure a year in August: horse shuttles, ridges at 3,000 m, stone towers and Georgian hospitality.
Five repairs every mountain biker should be able to do
Tubeless puncture, broken chain, bent hanger, skipping gears, dragging brake: the five faults that end a ride early, and how to deal with each one.
Suspension of our mountain biking trips in Iran
Our mountain bike trips in Iran are suspended until further notice. Our thoughts are with our Iranian friends and partners, and with the civilian population.
Winter Solstice: Five Days of Enduro MTB in the Valais in Midwinter
Five days of enduro in the Valais in the middle of winter, night run included: the numbers, the light, the cold and the group that made it work.
Winter shuttles in the Valais: the Solstice days in late December
In late December the lower Valais stays dry. A target of 5,000 m of descent, raking winter light, short days: how a Winter Solstice shuttle day works.
Heading to the Plaine Morte Glacier: the MTB and E-Bike Tour on Video
Watch the Plaine Morte glacier MTB and e-bike tour on video: 40 km, 2,700 m of descent and a start at 3,000 m, from rocky slabs to Valais forest trails.
The 2026 agenda is online
The 2026 Exoride calendar: MTB and e-bike coaching clinics, guided tours and multi-day trips, plus tailor-made events for groups and companies.
Riding the first snow: the ridge with two seasons on it
Dry rock on one side, fresh powder on the other. What the first snow really changes on a mountain trail, and the moment to turn round.
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Everything told here happens on our shuttle days, our courses and our trips.
Stories before anyone else
Every month, the crew's stories, new dates and photos from the rides.
