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Van transport to and from Denver Airport, and throughout the 14 day holiday.
Full guiding, each group of 7-12 guests is accompanied by two guides.
All breakfasts, and a welcome dinner.
Meals, other than those listed above.
Travel Insurance.
Also, we strongly recommend if you haven’t taken a skills clinic with a reputable provider that you take one (preferably at least two) before coming. The difference it makes to the bike handling and ride enjoyment of even riders who have 20+ years of experience is incredible. Our guides are also available for pointers and often full lessons on tour, but such lessons work even better if you arrive with the base knowledge already starting to bed-in.
We like dropper-posts a lot. If you don’t have one, seriously think about getting one before the trip or talk to us about why. The increase in safety and fun (and speed if you’re looking for more) can’t be underestimated.
Single-ring drivetrains are great for simplicity and we use them guiding. But…you need a small enough climbing gear to overcome the big climbs and the oxygen-sapping altitude. We wouldn’t go bigger than 30 tooth, for either 29ers or 27.5ers. 28 tooth and even 26 tooth rings are valid options…
Tyres: for most riders, tyres with strong sidewalls are good. For most riders, tyres with lightweight and flimsy sidewalls are bad – unless you like walking from just after the start of the first rocky descent! We’ll give you more advice on particular tyres and types of tyre that are suitable for different riders when you book.
“It can be hard to find people in everyday life who really “get” mountain biking so it was great to spend time with 12 / 13 people who are crazy about it.”