Fly Or Drive To The Alps? Pros & Cons Discussed
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10/30/23 • 22 min
Are you planning a trip to the French Alps to ride bikes?
If the answer is yes and you are doing it for one of the first times then you may wonder which is the best and most cost effective way to commute you and your bike to resort.
We jump on the line with Charlie from Will-I-Ski? who has made this journey numerous times to talk about your options.
Charlie helps run our French Alps Tour and he's a keen lover of two wheels.
If you have any questions about this feel free to shoot me and email through the address below.
Visit www.mtbtrailhub.com for more useful tips, guides and info to help you discover trails.
email - [email protected]
Are you planning a trip to the French Alps to ride bikes?
If the answer is yes and you are doing it for one of the first times then you may wonder which is the best and most cost effective way to commute you and your bike to resort.
We jump on the line with Charlie from Will-I-Ski? who has made this journey numerous times to talk about your options.
Charlie helps run our French Alps Tour and he's a keen lover of two wheels.
If you have any questions about this feel free to shoot me and email through the address below.
Visit www.mtbtrailhub.com for more useful tips, guides and info to help you discover trails.
email - [email protected]
Previous Episode
9 Things I Wish I Knew Before Flying With My Mountain Bike
Here's 9 things I wish I'd known before flying with my mountain bike!
- Leave yourself plenty of time to check in. It can be stressful. Be prepared to be searched.
- Take a spare roll of tape
- Choose your box, cardboard, zip or solid.
- Use your pads as padding for the bike.
- Pack helmets and shoes in hand luggage.
- Check size allowance for boxes(some don’t forget through conveyer)
- Pedal removal
- Gas canisters small ok, large not.
- Don’t overpack the box, it will be too heavy.
- Loosen everything on the bike. Put your axle through for strength.
If you're interested in joining me on our Tweed Valley, Megavalanche or French Alps holiday Send a quick Inquiry here - https://mtbtrailhub.com/contact/
Here's the link to the chain reaction bag mentioned - https://tidd.ly/3LqODzv
I hope that helps you pack your mountain bike for air travel, Have an awesome holiday!
Join us on a Trail Hub Trip? Holiday Info here - http://mtbtrailhub.com/mountain-bike-holidays/
email - [email protected]
Next Episode
Your Invite To A Mtb Holiday Of A lifetime!
In this episode we go in depth and talk about an incredible holiday in which you can get involved with!
The French Alps Tour is all about exploring quiet, low key bike parks with all the bells and whistles included.
Great for all skill levels, and all you need to do is get yourself to the airport/resort and we’ll take care of the rest!
Ride 4 bike parks across 6 days of riding, 99% of which is chairlift assisted with little to NO queues!
Explore bike parks such as; La Plagne, Les Arcs, Tignes, Val d' Isere, 3 Valleys and La Thuile! As a group you can decide where you want to ride and we make it happen!
Expect single track and quiet bike park trails in abundance, great food, 3* chalet accommodation + shuttles for you and your bike included!
Get in touch if you'd like to secure your space.
For Inquiries
- Email, [email protected]
- WhatsApp or Call, 07527018683
See full details here - https://mtbtrailhub.com/french-alps-holiday/
email - [email protected]
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