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 Kuco
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Can anyone recommend a company to go with or to avoid in Spain? Looking at all mountain rather than just DH.


 
Posted : 06/01/2013 10:56 am
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CicloMontana - been twice, loved it.


 
Posted : 06/01/2013 11:05 am
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Just booked with them for March - I CAN'T WAIT!


 
Posted : 06/01/2013 11:40 am
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http://ride.io/riding/switch-backs-downhill-holiday/


 
Posted : 06/01/2013 12:01 pm
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BasqueMTB gets great reviews, I haven't been on his holidays but can certainly vouch for the local trails!
The link says it all.
http://bikemagic.com/news/mtb-travel-guide-basque-country.html


 
Posted : 06/01/2013 12:13 pm
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+1 for ciclomontana, just booked again for may.


 
Posted : 06/01/2013 12:18 pm
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Basque mtb doug has a few pics on PB here

http://www.pinkbike.com/u/DougBasqueMTB/

weather may be variable there this time of year!


 
Posted : 06/01/2013 12:22 pm
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weather may be variable there this time of year!

This! When are you planning on going?


 
Posted : 06/01/2013 12:26 pm
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Hey guys, thanks for the recommendations. We are shut until April for the Basque coast and March for the Backcountry Pyrenees. That's because we get a proper winter here and I wouldn't take people knowing the chance of bad weather. We do AM trips with a van for uplifting duties. Hope that helps. Thanks again for the mentions.


 
Posted : 06/01/2013 12:31 pm
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Agree on the variable bit. About 10º today, was mid 20s when I was out on xmas eve. But it's been clear and sunny the last few rides.
Anyways, we need a bit of rain for the mud and abundant lethal roots and rocks 😈


 
Posted : 06/01/2013 12:32 pm
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Provisionally booked joyriders in May and now they can't take us 🙁


 
Posted : 06/01/2013 1:43 pm
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+1 for Ciclo... xc / techy /dh with great coffe, tapas and guiding,

I dont know how they do it for the meney...


 
Posted : 06/01/2013 1:49 pm
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Has anyone done switch-backs enduro riding?
If so what's it really like, can you do on a 140mm hardtail?


 
Posted : 06/01/2013 2:05 pm
 Kuco
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Thanks for the replies 🙂


 
Posted : 06/01/2013 3:57 pm
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One of the guys I went with had a Kinesis hardtail with a Pike on the front. He was a seriously good rider though, at the front of the group regardless of how rocky it got.


 
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Another one for Ciclo Montana here. Epic riding and people 😀


 
Posted : 06/01/2013 4:13 pm
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Spain is very rocky, you can ride anything just fine, but a week of riding a HT would leave me feeling pretty beat up, deff a full suss IMO.


 
Posted : 06/01/2013 5:58 pm
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140mm hardtail, steel, it'll be right


 
Posted : 06/01/2013 6:25 pm
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Based right on the beach with plenty of Winter sun to enjoy.
Stunning singletrack rides with plenty of bus uplift during the day & fun après-bike on the coast at night.
[url] http://www.sierracycling.com [/url] fantastic biking since 1992.


 
Posted : 07/01/2013 7:16 pm
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+1 for Ciclo Montana.

Great trails, brilliant hospitality and lots of food go down a treat!


 
Posted : 07/01/2013 7:28 pm
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+1 sierra cycling the routes are fantastic


 
Posted : 07/01/2013 7:30 pm
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Highly recommend switch backs in Bubion for all mountain riding. Michael and Dave are top blokes. Guarantee you'll have a great time.
http://switch-backs.com/bubion/


 
Posted : 07/01/2013 7:38 pm
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+1 for BasqueMtb.
Amazing riding and guiding by Doug!


 
Posted : 07/01/2013 7:48 pm
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biking andalucia out of Orgiva are good in my opinion. Back out with them end of Feb. Come on sunshine. Winter here is rubbish without lots of cold weather and snow on the hills.


 
Posted : 07/01/2013 8:27 pm
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Cheers missinglink, much appreciated! Always good fun riding with you guys 🙂


 
Posted : 07/01/2013 8:37 pm
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If there still going check out Freeride spain, went with them couple years back and had a fantastic week with some brilliant riding and good company, and you were made to feel really welcome by lead guide Simon and his family.


 
Posted : 07/01/2013 9:13 pm
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Ciclo everytime you don't need to know any other oh the pool has been upgraded to nice and warm


 
Posted : 07/01/2013 9:27 pm
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+1 for Freeridespain (if it has to be Spain)


 
Posted : 07/01/2013 10:09 pm
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Had a great time with Switchbacks. More riding up than I would have chosen tbh but loved it all the same. Great trails and good guiding


 
Posted : 07/01/2013 10:46 pm
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Went with [url= http://www.ridesierranevada.com/Who-Mountain-Biking-Sierra-Nevada.htm ]Ride Sierra Nevada[/url] a few years ago

I'd go back - great trails and nice people


 
Posted : 07/01/2013 11:32 pm
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Our group has been going with Ciclo Montana for about 15 years now....the trails, people, accomodation, location and food are all fantastic.


 
Posted : 08/01/2013 7:42 am
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I've been 4 times with Ciclo and love it. 4 of us going to Morocco with Marco in April this year.

Mid travel FS is the sensible choice, but I'm gonna try my 29er HT with fat tyres this time. Wish I'd taken my Dialled Alpine when I had it ... something like that would be perfect too.


 
Posted : 08/01/2013 8:04 am
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+1 for Ride Sierra Nevada


 
Posted : 08/01/2013 8:06 am
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I haven't used Sierra Cycling, but I live in the area they're based in, and I can confirm the routes are fantastic.


 
Posted : 08/01/2013 8:23 am
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I haven't used Sierra Cycling, but I live in the area they're based in, and I can confirm the routes are fantastic.

Lulubel, You are welcome to join us for a ride any time. We will be out riding everyday until July.


 
Posted : 08/01/2013 9:58 am
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Thanks for the mention Greg (Marin)Please check us out too at
http://www.bikingandalucia.com
in Orgiva
unbeatable in terms of value, trails etc
Can´t go wrong!


 
Posted : 08/01/2013 9:14 pm
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try sticking some of the companies mentioned into google, or the advanced search function on this site. Youll find plenty of threads and reviews, and company owners that use public forums to promote their business at no cost can expect honest feedback.


 
Posted : 09/01/2013 4:37 am
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Ciclo Montana.

Went last year and booked the return trip once we'd virtually set foot again in the UK!


 
Posted : 09/01/2013 5:27 am

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