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Mudplugger 8¬)
Reviewed: 02 August 2005

GOOD RIDING IN SOME PRETTY AWFUL WEATHER (3 COUNTRIES)

A good route with some great singletrack & minimal pushing/carrying.
Decent (if basic) hotels with mostly great food.
Having just one guide & around a dozen riders of vastly different skills level necessitated stopping every 10 minutes or so on occasions, this coupled with the very cold & wet conditions led to some of the faster/fitter guys suffering with the cold & getting a bit frustrated at not being able to ‘get on a bit’. Two guides & splitting the group would have been better for all concerned on most days.
One of the hotels we stopped at did not supply us with any towels & as most of us hadn’t brought one (we were told we wouldn’t need one), it didn’t go down too well after a hard day in the saddle.
I wasn’t too happy about just leaving my bike outside in front of one of the hotels all night - so take a good lock if you go.
I did enjoy this holiday – even if the weather did resemble winter in the Peak district – I would certainly do it again & recommend it to others but I’d try to get in with a smaller group next time.

Score breakdown



Trails:
3.0
Guiding:
4.0
Accommodation:
3.0

BEV WILKINS
Reviewed: 05 February 2005

"THE" BEST HOLS I HAVE EVER BEEN ON - CANT WAIT TO GO AGAIN

what a smooth operation from start to finish.
Excellant and professional staff who know their jobs and perform them well.Fantastic new brochure...quality. Fantastic food and plenty of it. Just the sort of food you need after a days ride, proper meals.
The rides dont start till 10.30....and finish about 5pm. I felt this was a real bonus as riding too early doesnt sit well with the wine and beer from the night before!
nothing really, maybe the website could be a bit more updated...people that havent been before maybe want to see where they are going to be staying and scenery they are going to be exploring.
I travelled on my own with MBMB , and was worried being female that it would be all groups of blokes. However the UK office were great and made sure the week I plumped for had a mix of people.
The riding was amazing, and the guides definitly know their stuff. They explain each bit before you tackle it as they have ridden them so many times they know the best and most exhilerating ways down and up! I felt really chilled by the end of the week and really didnt want to return home (maybe that was because I had struck up a friendship with a certain guide!)
Score breakdown



Trails:
5.0
Guiding:
5.0
Accommodation:
5.0

Andy Stephenson
Reviewed: 25 January 2005

WELL, I KEEP GOING BACK...

Riding - it's the best riding I've done in the Europe.
Good food - portions are fine.
1hr from Geneva.
Choice of bars and clubs, with great 'views' from outside the Pub.
The Garage nightclub isn't as seedy as it use to be...
I've been with MBMB 3 times and I'm going back this summer.

The riding really is the best - it's either fast & tight singlestrack or slow & technical singletrack. You soon get used to having the saddle on your chest. The descent from Le Tour is just awesome, as is Les Houches.

Chamonix's a nice town to hang out in- it's proper town, rather than a ski resort - so lots of shops, resturants bars and clubs. Going up the Aiguille du Midi is one of those once-in-a-lifetime things that should be done every year.
Score breakdown



Trails:
5.0
Guiding:
4.0
Accommodation:
4.0

Keith Thomas
Reviewed: 18 December 2004

GETS BETTER EVERY TIME WE GO

The guides know all the best trails and tailor the riding to the abilities of the riders. Good food.
The chalet is a few minutes bike ride out of town centre.
Been 5 times and last summer was the best trip yet. Many new trails this year as well as some old favourites.
Score breakdown



Trails:
4.0
Guiding:
4.0
Accommodation:
5.0

Nik Pullen
Reviewed: 01 December 2004

SUPERB

Guides making sure every member of the group enjoys the trip no matter what their ability.Laid back yet enthusiastic guides.Fantastic location.Delicious home cooked food(no chips!!!)
None that i've found(i've done the chalet holiday 3 times and the 3 countries once)
Great value for money.Rides that offer a real challenge(if thats what you want).A great location(sunsets in the valley!).
Score breakdown



Trails:
5.0
Guiding:
5.0
Accommodation:
5.0

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