[Update 26/06/08] Just wanted to say that i had the most amazing week at switch-backs. I have to admit that for the first few days i realised that i was not as 'intermediate' as i had thought and feared for my life at many points on the track! I began to realise that maybe girls should not go on mountain bike holidays!! BUT, i am pleased to say that i did survive and it was a great experience. Bubion is beautiful and the people were all really friendly. Mike and Brian were great coaches and i know that all the time when i ride at home, i can now hear, "BUM BACK!"... repeatedly! I would recommend anyone who loves mountain biking to try Switch-backs. You will want to go again and again. And probably decide that you need a new bike too!!!

[Update 26/06/08] Not for novice's!

[Update 26/06/08] Just amazing!

[Update 11/02/08] Try & pick a weakness. Switchbacks is run by riders who know what a riding holiday should be.

[Update 11/02/08] Honestly, my ability. Which has improved drastically thanks to pointers from Mike & his guides - but there's always room for a bit more improvement.

[Update 11/02/08] Went for my 2nd trip away with SBs last week and can't believe it took me sooo long to return there (10 months).
Van assists with easy climbs to warm up leading to some of the best trails in the world in 20 degree heat whilst Britain languishes in rain & mud can't be beat.
Guides, accomodation, organisation and most importantly the riding are fantastic and I'm going back again at the end of March cos I can't get enough of it!!!!
Trying out SBs DH next time as even though I don't mind earning my descents the idea of 0 feet climbing & 1000s of feet descending definately appeals so I can session the same trail a few times in a row and get it nailed.
If you want to up your game and improve technique, speed etc. this is the place to do it; if you want to bimble along at your own pace, however, the scenery is phenomenal so everyone wins.