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.
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E-bike or classic mountain bike? What racing both taught me
I raced the same Megavalanche on a classic MTB and an e-bike. What these two bikes really change in the mountains, and how to pick yours, no dogma.
What Is Your MTB Level? The Exoride Guide to Choosing the Right Ride
Technical and fitness: the two Exoride scales explained, from 1 to 4. Work out your level in two minutes and pick a ride that actually suits you.
Summer Is Ending, the Best Season Is Just Beginning
Autumn is the finest season to ride the Valais: golden larches, empty trails and the Exo'bus running at full steam. And to end the year in style, Morocco awaits.
Megavalanche 2026: Two Podiums for Exoride
Double podium for Exoride at the Megavalanche 2026: Chris Dassi, MTB guide and instructor, takes the Masters win and second place in the Masters e-bike category.
High-Altitude MTB in the Valais: When Adventure Starts Outside the Office Window
High-altitude MTB in the Valais: Chris Dassi rides up to the Orny glacier, opposite the Exo'base. Alpine trails, 4/4 flow and guided days in the Entremont valley.
The Valais MTB Shuttle Guide: What Exoride Can Do for You
MTB shuttles in the Valais: a dedicated van, a local guide since 2010, up to 5,000 m of descent a day. How Exoride shuttle days work, from the Lower to the Upper Valais.
Georgia 2028: the enduro expedition that already turns heads
MTB enduro expedition in Georgia: one departure a year in August, across Khevsureti, Kazbegi and Tusheti. Horse shuttles, ridges at 3,000 m and Georgian hospitality.
MTB and E-Bike Skills Courses in the Valais: Progress Fast and Safely
MTB and e-bike skills courses in French-speaking Switzerland: corners, braking, steps and first jumps with Chris Dassi, certified instructor. Fully, Villars, Verbier.
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.
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