Category Archives: Enduro

Ride Progression Enduro Skills Camp – Reschenpass

Zürich based coaching company Ride Progression are putting on an Enduro Skills Camp in the awesome Reschenpass area of the Alps in June. Reschenpass boarders Switzerland, Austria and Italy and offers the chance to ride in 3 countries in one day … Continue reading

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Tran Savoie

Big Alps, 6 days, 30 timed stages, 25000m descent, 8000m climbing A few weeks ago I did the Trans Savoie, a 6 day enduro race high up in the French Alps with 6000m descent per day as well as lots of … Continue reading

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La Trentàl Enduro, Mervelier CH

Holy sh**t that’s steep, not sure I can go…stop thinking do it, off the brakes let go, yeow, twist the hips into the corner, ok I’m alive, compose yourself ready for the next bit, braap loamy corner, and another… This was … Continue reading

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Spring Alpine Adventures

Since the EWS in Ireland I took a break from racing to make the most of the mountains and have some more chilled out adventures with friends. There is always the danger of early season over enthusiasm and we got … Continue reading

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Emerald Enduro, EWS

What a weekend! Despite living in and riding in all these fancy Alpine locations, riding in Ireland is still hard to beat but it can be hard to convince anyone who hasn’t been there that a country with such little … Continue reading

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Spring Hardtailing & Cannondale Enduro Tour Race

My first race of the season was the Cannondale Enduro Tour in Belfort, France. Unfortunately my new bike was delayed arriving so I raced on my hardtail with a 140mm fork, no dropper post and 10 gears! It was actually … Continue reading

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For Sale: Specialized Enduro Expert Carbon 29er

I’m selling my Enduro Expert 29er – crazy fast pimp enduro bike. Bought 9 months ago and regularly serviced / in good condition. Drop me an email for more info. It’s in Zürich but transport elsewhere could be arranged. Frame: … Continue reading

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Christmas skids on the islands

My ribs finally healed in time for some hardtail action in Ireland and Scotland over Christmas. So so good. The weather was perfect, the people fun and the trails every bit as good as I remember. Not so stoked to … Continue reading

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Autumn insanity and a snapped rib

The most amazing autumn ever has been going on for longer than expected. I spent October in full panic mode expecting snow to arrive at any second and desperate to make the most of any last opportunity for big mountain … Continue reading

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Indian summer – adventure in the stunning Alps

Some times the places you get to, the things you experience and the people you meet through riding bikes can be incredible. Indian summer is in full swing in Switzerland and with race season over its time for some adventures. … Continue reading

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