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.
39 articles published
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.
Putting your bike away for winter without wrecking it
Washing without a pressure washer, chain, fork seals, tyre sealant and above all the battery: what to do before a mountain bike or e-bike sits all winter.
Which mountain bike gift for which rider: a short guide
Beginner, tinkerer, traveller, solo rider: which riding activity to give depending on the person, and how much to put on it. All year, not only at Christmas.
Reading is good. Riding is better.
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.
