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[Closed] Massive thumbs up for Bike Verbier

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 wl
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Just had an incredible 10 days with Bike Verbier, riding easily some of the best trails I've done anywhere, including Spain and all over BC. New for this season are some mind-blowing backcountry trails well away from the resort, sometimes accessed by van and local gondolas, with no other riders or walkers around. Done countless miles of natural, flowing singletrack, tons of superb natural tech stuff, colour-coded DH tracks (official and cheeky) and all-day epics. Basically whatever we wanted to do, BV had a ride to suit, splitting the group when it was appropriate. Hosting, guiding, grub, accommodation etc were all top notch too. Even the weather was spot on. Can't recommend these holidays highly enough. Cheers Phil & Lucy. Roll on next year.


 
Posted : 11/07/2011 9:51 am
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pics?


 
Posted : 11/07/2011 9:56 am
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they are very good aren't they. their hospitality, trails and guiding are second to none.

the benchmark for all others to follow imho.


 
Posted : 11/07/2011 10:11 am
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Top hosts, top trails and just all round great place.


 
Posted : 11/07/2011 10:14 am
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Didn't bother. I've taken them before and they never do the riding or scenery justice. Plus I don't like stopping to take shots, and my pack's already full enough on big days out. Singlespeedstu has some good video somewhere on this forum though - he was out at the same time.


 
Posted : 11/07/2011 10:18 am
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Phils jokes are terrible though.


 
Posted : 11/07/2011 10:19 am
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Only been abroad with the bike once and it was with BV. Wouldn't really consider going anywhere else when/if I go again. Seemed to offer everything I could have wished for.


 
Posted : 11/07/2011 10:32 am
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"the benchmark for all others to follow imho"

Agreed. I spoke to other guests who've used different companies in various resorts, and the general consensus was that Bike Verbier are definitely a significant cut above in terms of trails, quality and professionalism.


 
Posted : 11/07/2011 10:36 am
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"the benchmark for all others to follow imho"

+2?
everything is just setup superbly. it all just flows together seemlesly, from the moment they pick you up from the airport to the moment they drop you off. the chalet, the food, the riding - everything.


 
Posted : 11/07/2011 11:20 am
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Waves to wl. 8)


 
Posted : 11/07/2011 12:20 pm
 wl
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Waves back to Stu. Nice little videos, those were. And what a trail! Great to see you both again.


 
Posted : 11/07/2011 12:33 pm
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Heading over to Verbier in August do BV accomadate people just for a guided ride? Family holiday but I,m pretty sure I could get @ least 4 half days riding.

Rich


 
Posted : 11/07/2011 12:45 pm
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You too Will.

Rich try mailing them im sure they'd guide you for a day or so if they had room in the bus.


 
Posted : 11/07/2011 12:47 pm
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we should have been out there with them june 27th-july 2nd but Mr MC broke his arm in wales 🙁 so have moved the holiday to next year.
Good to hear it'll be worth the wait!


 
Posted : 11/07/2011 4:09 pm
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Any more videos Stu? 😀


 
Posted : 12/07/2011 5:02 am
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Not got round to doing them yet cupid.

I'll see if i can sort it out later.


 
Posted : 12/07/2011 6:50 am
 wl
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Nice one Stu - I'll look out for them too.


 
Posted : 12/07/2011 1:29 pm
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Got a couple of vids uploading now.


 
Posted : 12/07/2011 5:01 pm
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Been with them every year since 2003, each year as the girls have grown, it has got better and better. Every year the rides, accomodation anh hospitality have been first class

Cant go this year due to my shoulder injury needing sorting and Katies back operation last week [she will be out of action for six months]

Looking forward to next years visit


 
Posted : 12/07/2011 5:02 pm

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